Tag: Russia-Ukraine

China’s Top Oil Gaint Reportedly Plans to Exit Western Markets in Fear of Sanctions, Returning to Domestic IPOs

China is selling its oil fields in the United States, Canada, and Britain due to fear of Western sanctions, according to a recent Reuters report. Experts say Beijing’s over-reliance on U.S. markets and technologies could be fatal in the case of being sanctioned or losing its overseas assets. China’s top offshore oil and gas producer,…


World Bank Chief Warns of Food Crisis Due to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The World Bank has warned of a “human catastrophe” from a food crisis that could see millions forced into poverty due to the full-scale invasion launched by Russian forces in Ukraine. World Bank president David Malpass told the BBC at the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington that record food prices could see hundreds of millions…


Food Crisis Triggered by Russia–Ukraine Conflict Could See Mass Migration From Central America to US: UN Official

The ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict and subsequent global food crisis could destabilize nations and create mass migration from Central America to the United States, David Beasley, the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, said on April 17. Beasley told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” that there is “no question” that Russian President Vladimir Putin is using…


Ukrainian Official: Mariupol ‘Doesn’t Exist Anymore’ After Russia Blockade

A Ukrainian official said that Mariupol city “doesn’t exist anymore” after Russia announced the urban area of the city is clear of Ukraine troops. “The situation in Mariupol is both dire militarily and heartbreaking. The city doesn’t exist anymore. The remainder of the Ukrainian army and large group of civilians are basically encircled by the…


Capitol Report (April 15): CIA: China is Russia’s Silent Partner

The Labor Department released the latest unemployment data Friday. The Biden administration praised the low unemployment rate and job growth as a sign that the economy is doing well, but is there more to the picture? Tensions escalate after a Russian warship sinks. U.S. officials say the Russian-Ukraine war could last through the end of…


How Russian Agents Slander Ukraine as a ‘Nazi’ Country

The first casualty in any war is the truth. With the current Russia-Ukraine war, there’s an onslaught of propaganda coming from both sides. But Russia’s propaganda operation is one of the most sophisticated and extensive in the world, and it’s changing the narrative of this war. Trevor Loudon exposes Russia’s war propaganda machine. – Follow…


Japan Approves New Sanctions Against Russia, Freezes Assets of Putin’s Daughters

Japan’s cabinet agreed Tuesday to freeze the assets of 398 Russian individuals, including two daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of its new sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. This round of sanctions includes the freezing of the assets of Putin’s daughters, Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova, as well as Russian…


Is Russia-Ukraine Conflict Being Used as a ‘Sleight of Hand’ Diversion? If So, From What?

In some ways, resistance against Covid mandates and restrictions seemed to be peaking in February with events like the Canadian trucker protest, which looked like it was beginning to spread to other places. Then suddenly, restrictions and mandates seemed to relax almost across the board at around the same time Russia began invading Ukraine and…


Ukrainian Envoy to Australia Rejects Peace Deal With Russia, Welcomes Australia’s Military Assistance

Kyiv’s newly appointed ambassador to Australia has rejected any prospect of peace negotiations with Russia, urging Western countries, including Australia, to provide more weapons and heavy artillery to Ukraine to fend off attacks. Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko accused Russian forces of committing war crimes after hundreds of Ukrainian civilians were found dead with at least one…


Backing Russia Will Be Too Costly for Beijing: Ambassador

SYDNEY—Backing Russia in the Ukraine War would be costly for Beijing, according to the recently appointed Ukrainian ambassador to Australia. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, who recently arrived in the country, told audience members of the Western Heritage Australia organisation in late March it was clear the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was “fence-sitting” regarding publicly condemning Vladimir Putin’s…