Ukrainians return home under prisoner swap with Russia
KIEV: A total of 100 Ukrainian service people returned home under a fresh prisoner swap with Russia, the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said Thursday. Among those freed were more than 80 troops who fought for the city of Mariupol and the Azovstal steel plant, reported Xinhua. Besides, the soldiers who […]
Russia destroys 2 Ukrainian drones
MOSCOW: Two Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Bryansk region on Monday night, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Monday, reported Sputnik. “Tonight, another attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles on objects in the Russian Federation was thwarted. Two drones were destroyed by air […]
White House declines to comment on reports Ukraine foiled plot to kill Zelensky
WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on reports about Ukraine foiling an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelensky, reported Sputnik. Earlier in the day, Ukraine’s intelligence agency said it arrested a woman in connection to an alleged plot to assassinate Zelensky. “I saw the report. I haven’t had a chance to […]
EU companies suffer $110 bln in direct losses from operations in Russia
MOSCOW: The largest European companies have suffered at least 100 billion euros (US$110 billion) in direct losses from their operations in Russia since the launch of the special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, reported Sputnik quoting a Financial Times report on Sunday. A survey of annual reports and 2023 financial statements of 600 […]
Ukraine attacks Russia’s naval base in Novorossiysk
MOSCOW: Ukraine attempted to attack a Russian naval base in the city of Novorossiysk overnight with two unmanned boats, which were detected and destroyed by Russia’s warships, Sputnik quoted the Russian Defence Ministry on Friday. “This night, the Ukrainian armed forces attempted to attack the Novorossiysk naval base with two unmanned sea boats,” the ministry […]
Moscow mayor donates personal pistol to Russian soldier
MOSCOW: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin caused a stir in Russia on Wednesday by donating a gun to a soldier heading to war in Ukraine, reported German news agency (dpa). In a video posted on Telegram, Sobyanin is seen handing over the pistol to a man in military attire at a recruiting point in Moscow. “This […]
Russia says Ukraine tried to strike Kremlin with drones
MOSCOW/KYIV: Ukraine attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday night by using two drones to attack his Kremlin residence, reported Xinhua, quoting Russia’s presidential press service on Wednesday. The Kremlin said the military and special services used radar warfare to put the unmanned aerial vehicles out of action. Despite the attempted attack, no […]
Global trade remains resilient despite Russia-Ukraine conflict
GENEVA: Global trade remained resilient and performed better than pessimistic predictions for 2022, as economies greatly affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict had found alternative sources of supply, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said in a note released on Thursday. According to the information note, trade growth in 2022 was above the agency’s forecast of 3 […]
Lessons from Europe’s Catch-22 energy situation
“There was only one catch and that was catch 22.” — Joseph Heller When it comes to the question of energy security, one cannot afford to get too comfortable or complacent. I guess it’s the same for any important industry, strategic resources, or the provision of essential services. Security of supply and reliability of the […]
Russian strikes near Ukraine nuclear plant kill 14
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of carrying out rocket strikes that killed 14 civilians in areas near a nuclear power plant, as the G7 warned that Russian control of the facility endangers the region. Overnight strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region in central Ukraine killed 13 people and injured 11, with five reported to […]
