A French villa and favourite spot of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughter has had Ukrainian flags painted all over it. Katerina Tikhonova’s luxury Villa is located in Biarritz, in the sunny south of France, and boasts eight bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is actually currently owned by Kirill Shamalov, …
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Russia’s highly regarded central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina sought to resign after Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine, only to be told by the president to stay, according to four people with knowledge of the discussions. Nominated for a new five-year term last week, Nabiullina’s current views couldn’t be …
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The Ukrainian government is refusing to allow transgender women to leave the country along with the millions of women and children refugees who have been streaming into Poland and other European nations. Instead, Ukrainian border guards are turning them back and forcing them to return home to join the fight. …
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Renault industrial activities in Russia are suspended Boulogne-Billancourt, March 23rd, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Renault Group met today and approved the following items: Renault Group activities in its manufacturing plant in Moscow are suspended as of today. Regarding its stake in AVTOVAZ, Renault Group is assessing the …
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The MOEX Russia Index added 9% by 10:52 a.m. local time, paring its 29% slump for the year. The benchmark advanced as much as 12% earlier today. The Moscow Exchange resumed trading in 33 Russian equities out of 50 listed on the benchmark, including in some of the biggest companies, …
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IMF To Give Nigeria More Financial Support The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not foreclosed granting credit facilities to Nigeria and other emerging economies within its membership, it was learnt last night. Speaking during an online media parley in Washington DC, United States (U.S.), the IMF said the facilities would …
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Kurt Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has hit out at Super Eagles of Nigeria, describing them as “little babies” who pretend to be big boys. Nigeria and Ghana will battle in a double-leg 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The first leg will take place at the …
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Four were killed and two women were wounded on Tuesday in a stabbing and ramming attack in southern Israel, police and emergency services said. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is holding a briefing with Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai. The two women are in serious condition. …
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Monday he was prepared to discuss a commitment from Ukraine not to seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire, the withdrawal of Russian troops and a guarantee of Ukraine’s security. “It’s a compromise for everyone: for the West, which doesn’t …
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Russia-Ukraine War: West Africa Risk food security And Shortage Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said escalation of the unfolding conflict in Ukraine will affect food and nutrition security in West Africa. The organisation, which noted there was a high level of hunger and malnutrition in West Africa, said less …
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