Tag: Ukraine
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike.
Asian stock markets rose moderately on Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate increase. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.7%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.1%. The Fed is expected to raise rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking the first increase since 2018 and potentially signaling a series of future hikes to combat high inflation.
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks.
President Joe Biden will visit Europe next week to meet with NATO and European leaders, focusing on discussing the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, assessing the current conflict status, and coordinating international sanctions and humanitarian efforts.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on blocking oligarchs' access to luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures also aim to limit Russia's global market engagement by preventing EU rating agencies from working with Russian clients and restricting steel export revenues.
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
During the Ukraine war, Western tech companies' withdrawal risks isolating Russians from independent information sources, potentially strengthening Kremlin propaganda and internet control strategies.
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
Russian strikes near Poland's border have driven thousands of refugees into eastern Europe, marking the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II. UN data shows over 2.8 million Ukrainians have fled, with millions more internally displaced as conflict continues.
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine.
Approximately 30,000 people gathered at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Demonstrators carried Ukrainian flags and signs with slogans like "Stop Putin" and "Solidarity with Ukraine!", expressing strong support for Ukrainian people and calling for peace.
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35
Russian airstrikes hit a Ukrainian military training base near the Polish border, killing 35 people. The attack targeted a facility less than 25 kilometers from NATO member Poland, following threats to intercept Western weapon shipments supporting Ukrainian defense efforts.
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization alerts that the war in Ukraine could severely impact food security in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Ukraine and Russia, responsible for one-third of global grain exports, face potential agricultural disruptions that may escalate international food prices and shortages.
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens.
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine, expanding military offensive. Armored columns move near Kyiv, while bombardment intensifies in Mariupol. U.S. and allies consider revoking Russia's trading status as invasion enters 16th day, with Putin claiming "positive developments" in negotiations.
Russia-Ukraine war in the world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has severely impacted agricultural production in the world's "breadbasket" region. Ukrainian farmers can't tend fields, ports are closed, and wheat exports are disrupted, potentially causing global food shortages and price increases starting in July.
