March 6, 2022
Fresh Russian attacks throw evacuation into chaos
Russian forces continued to shell the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Saturday, despite agreeing to a ceasefire just hours earlier - throwing an attempted mass evacuation of civilians into chaos. "I'm right now in Mariupol, I'm on the street, I can…
March 6, 2022
Five ways the Ukraine war could push up prices
Severe sanctions on Russia aim to isolate the country and create a deep recession there, but the economic fallout will also be felt by people around the world. The sharp rise in the prices of things from oil and metals to wheat is expected to push…
March 6, 2022
Facebook has hit out at a ban on its platforms introduced in Russia
Russia's communications regulator said the ban was a response to restrictions placed on its media there. It said there had been 26 cases of "discrimination" against Russian media by Facebook since October 2020. There were also reports that the use…
March 6, 2022
WNBA club Phoenix Mercury concerned for Brittney Griner detained in Russia
WNBA side Phoenix Mercury say they are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after the centre was detained in Russia on charges of drug smuggling. The Olympic gold medal-winning American was reportedly taken into…
March 5, 2022
Ukraine can absolutely win against Russia says Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the BBC that he is convinced Ukraine can win its war with Russia. He could not say how long the conflict would last, but insisted that Ukraine's defeat was not inevitable. Mr Blinken praised the…
March 5, 2022
Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion
Zara, Paypal and Samsung are the latest international firms to suspend trading in Russia after it invaded Ukraine. The clothes retailer's owner, Inditex, will shut all 502 stores of its eight brands, including Bershka, Stradivarius and Oysho, from…
March 3, 2022
Who does Vladimir Putin trust
Vladimir Putin cuts a solitary figure, leading Russia's military into a high-risk war that threatens to tear apart his country's economy.He has rarely looked more isolated than in two recent, choreographed appearances with his inner circle, where he…
March 3, 2022
EA removes Russian teams from Fifa 22 game
Games publisher Electronic Arts will remove the Russian national team and all other Russian teams from Fifa 22 and associated games, it has announced.It was doing so to "stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people", the company tweeted.It comes as…
March 3, 2022
What sanctions could West still impose on Russia?
A raft of actions by the West is aimed at choking Russia's economy and banking system, and punishing Vladimir Putin's inner circle. What more sanctions could they impose? In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US, UK, EU and more than two…
February 28, 2022
Antigua PM warns of increased price for goods and services as a result of Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told Antigua and Barbuda to brace for increased prices for goods and services as oil prices soar past US$100 a barrel as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week. Oil prices jumped on Monday as Western…