Russia
Transnistrian politicians appeal to Russia for protection
Politicians in the Moldovan separatist republic of Transnistria called on Russia and the international community for help, accused Chisinau of "economic strangulation".
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Lack of shipping capacity thwarts Russian LNG ambitions
Western sanctions are thwarting Russia’s planned expansion in the global LNG market.
US hit Russian banks with most effective sanctions yet
The US has unleashed two rounds of sanctions on Russia’s banks that are proving to be some of the most effective measures to curb Russia’s ability to do business yet.
British man arrested after illegally trying to cross Russian border to meet online fiancée
A lovestruck Brit was arrested on February 23 after attempting to illegally cross the border from Poland into Russia, where he wanted to meet a girl he had met online.
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going?
Country’s balance of trade heavily favours imports over exports.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy drops into Saudi in low profile visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Saudi Arabia on February 27 for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
KREMLIN LEAKS: how the Kremlin plans to fix the presidential elections
Leaked documents from the Kremlin have revealed details of President Vladimir Putin's meticulous plans for securing his re-election in March, VS Square reported on February 26.
Russia warns WWIII “inevitable” if West sends troops to Ukraine
The Kremlin warned that WWIII would become “inevitable” if Western countries sent troops to fight in Ukraine, "In that case, it’s not going to be about probability, but inevitability, " presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Yandex N.V. to reinvent itself after leaving Russia
In early February, Yandex NV (YNV) - the Dutch parent company of Russia's online giant Yandex, often referred to as the "Russian Google"- announced its long expected exit from Russia. Now YNV hopes to reinvent itself, focusing on four core businesses
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Macron says sending Nato ground troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out
French president says Russia now presents a greater danger and nothing should be excluded.
US claims sanctions success, says Russia’s financial flows with Turkey, UAE and Kazakhstan disrupted
Washington says secondary sanctions threat against financial firms has put “sand in the gears” of network used to help Kremlin get access to goods.
Navalny murdered to take his name out of play in a high profile prisoner swap deal
Opposition figure and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny was murdered ahead of a planned high profile prisoner swap, his supporters announced on February 26 to “take that bargaining chip off the table.”
KABANOVSKY: Cynicism is Russia's Achilles’ Heel
Watching Yulia Navalnaya's stoic declaration to carry on her husband's battle against Putin and his regime, I found myself wrestling with scepticism, not about Yulia's intentions or her undeniable bravery, but about the broader context she is in.
EU release thirteenth sanctions packages on Russia
The EU has finally approved the thirteenth package of sanctions on the Russia, in what observers say are the weakest sanctions year.
Zelenskiy says 31,000 soldiers KIA in first ever comments on Ukraine’s casualty rate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the conflict in the last two years, putting a figure on the death toll for the first time when speaking at the Year 2024 conference on February 25.
“Unbelievable but true” data show UK firms equipping Russia’s war machine
Kremlin is end-customer for surging flows of British exports to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia, new analysis indicates.
Time to face some harsh realities about the war in Ukraine
The shock of Russia’s surprise invasion of Ukraine on February 24 two years ago was quickly followed by awe at the heroic defence of Kyiv, then delight as Ukrainians fought back, popping the tops of tanks and running circles around the Russians.
Soaring bank deposits in Russia’s poorest regions show where the Kremlin is recruiting its soldiers
Russia does not release information on the numbers of mobilised and recruited men, or casualties of war in Ukraine; however, the Bank of Finland institute for Emerging Economies has dug into public banking records to work out where soldiers are from.
Uzbekistan plans $500mn investment to boost Russian gas imports
Domestic production is declining as existing fields become exhausted.
Indications grow Turkey-Russia trade hit by tightened US sanctions
Turkish exports to Russia sank 30% in January. Turkey’s banks facilitating payments wary of being shut out of US financial system.