The sanctions generally ban the designees from U.S. dollar transactions and the U.S. financial system. The US Treasury on Monday said it had imposed sanctions on Russian financial services and technology players, including blockchain firm Atomyze, for developing or offering services in virtual assets aimed at evading Ukraine war-related sanctions on Russia. The… Continue reading US targets Russian fintech operators for Ukraine war sanctions evasion work | External Affairs Defence Security News
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How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend | World News
The auditorium at Crocus City Hall was about three-quarters full, with the crowd waiting to see Picnic, a band popular since the Soviet days of the early 1980s. But the concert was sold out in the 6,200-seat hall, so some of the audience was still likely getting food or were shedding their heavy coats… Continue reading How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend | World News
Wheat climbs as Ukraine attack poses risk for key Russian export route
Russia last month exited a deal that ensured a safe corridor for Ukrainian exports from three Black Sea ports By Keira Wright and Megan Durisin (Bloomberg) –Wheat extended gains after Ukraine used sea drones to cripple a Russian naval vessel and an oil tanker over the weekend, posing a risk for a… Continue reading Wheat climbs as Ukraine attack poses risk for key Russian export route
Russia promises retaliation after Ukrainian drones hit Russian tanker
Moscow promised retaliation on Saturday after Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea late on Friday, the second sea attack involving drones in one day. Ukraine struck a major Russian port earlier on Friday. Moscow strongly condemned what it sees as a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” on a… Continue reading Russia promises retaliation after Ukrainian drones hit Russian tanker
Ukrainian drones hit Russian tanker transporting fuel near Crimea
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea, according to Russian officials. They said that the vessel’s engine room sustained damage in the strike late Friday night in the Kerch Strait. The Sig tanker…suffered a hole in the engine room near the waterline on the starboard side, presumably… Continue reading Ukrainian drones hit Russian tanker transporting fuel near Crimea
Top Russian official pitched N Korea on increasing sale of munitions: WH
The White House on Thursday said US intelligence officials have determined that Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke last week to North Korean officials during a visit to Pyongyang about increasing the sale of munitions to Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Shoigu made the pitch during his visit to North Korea for… Continue reading Top Russian official pitched N Korea on increasing sale of munitions: WH
Chicago wheat falls after Russian attack on Ukraine port renews worries
Chicago wheat slid for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, after sharp gains overnight as supply jitters caused by a Russian strike against a Ukrainian port were tempered by strong Russian exports and signs Moscow is open to reviving a Black Sea corridor deal. Soybeans dipped to nearly one month lows and… Continue reading Chicago wheat falls after Russian attack on Ukraine port renews worries
RBI approved 34 applications from Russian banks for vostro accounts: Govt
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved 34 applications from different Russian banks for opening special rupee vostro accounts in 14 Indian commercial lenders as of July 2, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. India’s trade with Russia has been affected by difficulties in payment due to western countries’ sanctions on major Russian… Continue reading RBI approved 34 applications from Russian banks for vostro accounts: Govt
Indian refiners stock up Urals crude oil before Russian supply cut
Indian imports of Urals grade crude oil from the Russian Federation climbed 13-14 per cent month-on-month to a fresh high in July, according to ship tracking and Russian government data. But there has been a cloud over supplies in August with Russia cutting its oil export. Urals oil — high sulphur,… Continue reading Indian refiners stock up Urals crude oil before Russian supply cut
French embassy in Niger attacked as protesters with Russian flags march
Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France. The protesters marched through the city to the French Embassy,… Continue reading French embassy in Niger attacked as protesters with Russian flags march