Ukraine mobilised its military reserves and Russia evacuated its Kyiv embassy on Wednesday as fears reached fever pitch of a full-scale conflict breaking out in eastern Europe. Kremlin chief president Vladimir Putin has defied an ...
Online desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow was ready to look for “diplomatic solutions” amid raging tensions with the West over Ukraine but stressed that the country’s interests were non-negotiable. “Our country ...
International desk: Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating from seven-year highs hit the previous day as it became clear that the first wave of US and European sanctions on Russia were unlikely to disrupt oil ...
International desk: Leaders of US, UK, Canada, Japan and Australia have announced new sanctions on Russia, including top officials, financial transaction, trade, travel, issuing visas, for “beginning” an invasion of Ukraine as Vladimir Putin signaled ...