Around three months ago, China changed how it ordered goods from Russia in a way that would insulate Beijing in the event of Western sanctions on Moscow, according to a supply chain analyst citing insider information. This move suggested that China had foreknowledge of Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine, and had made contingencies to ensure…
China Changed Supply Chain Strategy With Russia 3 Months Ahead of Ukraine Invasion, Suggesting It Had Foreknowledge: Analyst
March 4, 2022
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Now That Putin’s True Intentions Are Clear, Ottawa Should Expel Russian Envoys
Commentary Given Vladimir Putin’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine, one question to ask is: What is the Russian ambassador still doing in Canada after all that has transpired over the last two weeks? A few months ago, I wrote in this space that the actions of Chinese envoy Cong Peiwu further indicates that the Chinese do…
Euro Zone Business Growth Accelerated in February as Omicron Faded: PMI
LONDON—Business activity across the euro zone accelerated sharply last month as demand soared, particularly in the bloc’s dominant services industry, according to a survey mostly conducted before Russia invaded Ukraine. As the Omicron coronavirus variant swept across Europe earlier this year, many governments reimposed restrictions. But most of those curbs have been eased. IHS Markit’s…
Bungled Russian Invasion Suggests Taiwan Invasion Foolhardy
Commentary Many believe that after Ukraine, the Chinese regime will invade Taiwan. But the course of the war and the Russian forces’ poor performance suggests that a Taiwan invasion will go very badly for China. The conventional wisdom is that Taiwan should be very concerned about Chinese aggression. After the disastrous American pullout from Afghanistan,…
Russia, Ukraine Agree to Second Round of Talks; US Senators Push for More Penalties Against Russia | NTD Evening News
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, but delegates from both countries have planned to meet for a second round of talks on March 2. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a fresh wave of penalties against Russia. And former White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow says the United States is financing the invading country by buying…
With Oil Prices Climbing, US and World Still Dependent on Russian Energy
March 1, 2022
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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the global economy’s continued reliance on Russian oil and gas has prompted a wave of policy responses alongside pushback from U.S. lawmakers seeking to halt imports and boost domestic production. Brent crude, a key international benchmark, has surged since the invasion began on Feb. 24, rising from under $97…
IOC Recommends Banning Russian, Belarusian Athletes From International Events
The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has recommended sports federations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IOC said the executive board made the decision “in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants” and…
China’s Disappearing Voices That Oppose Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Five renowned historians from five top Chinese universities jointly issued a statement opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 26. However, 1.5 hours later, the statement was deleted and all posts from the social media account that made the post also disappeared. In the past few days, more Chinese scholars have been reposting commitments made…
Ukraine’s European Neighbors Ramp Up Support in Face of Russian Aggression
WARSAW, Poland—Ukraine’s neighbors in Eastern Europe have ramped up their support for the beleaguered nation in the face of the Kremlin onslaught—closing their airspace to Russian overflights, providing refuge to people fleeing the war, and shipping ammunition. Poland on Friday delivered to Ukraine the first publicly acknowledged military aid since the invasion began, according to the…
Russian Advance Temporarily Slowed Amid Strong Ukrainian Resistance: UK
The Russian military’s advance in Ukraine has been slowed for various reasons, the UK Ministry of Defense said. “The speed of the Russian advance has temporarily slowed likely as a result of acute logistical difficulties and strong Ukrainian resistance,” read the latest British defense intelligence update. The Russian forces bypassed major Ukrainian population centers while…
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