
Ukraine Ramps Up Scrutiny of Grain Exports In Fight for Revenue
Ukraine is imposing tighter controls over grain traders to boost revenues to fund its wartime defenses, a move
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Separatist lined up to be Putin’s puppet leader in Ukraine ‘is shot in Crimea home’
A pro-Russian former politician in Ukraine is fighting for his life after being shot in his Crimea home, an official has said. Oleg Tsaryov, who was reportedly being lined to lead a puppet administration in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv after Russia’s invasion, is in intensive care in hospital, Vladimir Rogov, a Russian-installed official in southern Ukraine, said. He was reportedly shot twice at around midnight at his home in Crimea. “Oleg’s condition is very serious. He is currently in intensive care," Mr Rogov wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Sources told Reuters last year that Russia had been lining up Mr Tsaryov to head a puppet government in Kyiv after Moscow’s forces invaded on 24 February. Mr Tsaryov himself dismissed that possibility when The Financial Times reported it, citing US intelligence, ahead of the invasion. He told the paper at the time that the idea was "pretty funny" because he was just running a wellness business in Crimea and was "not important enough". Previously, Mr Tsaryov had been a member of the Ukrainian parliament and then speaker of the parliament of "Novorossiya", an entity formed after Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine broke away in 2014 and began fighting Ukrainian forces. News of the shooting comes amid continued fighting on the frontline where Russian troops have been executed for retreating from key battles. US intelligence said Russian soldiers had been fleeing the frontline in the Kremlin’s offensive in the eastern city of Avdiivka, Donetsk. “We have information that the Russian military has been actually executing soldiers who refuse to follow orders,” White House spokesperson John Kirby told a media briefing on Thursday. Ukrainian forces have been repelling the Russian onslaught on the frontline in Donetsk for several weeks since mid-October. Meanwhile, the alternative Black Sea export corridor will continue to function despite all threats, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday morning. The presidential office reported that Mr Zelensky discussed the operation of the route as well as vessel insurance during a phone call with British prime minister Rishi Sunak. On Thursday, the Kyiv-based Barva Invest consultancy, British security firm Ambrey and a specialised outlet, Ukrainian Ports, reported that Ukraine had suspended use of the corridor due to a possible threat from Russian warplanes and sea mines. Additional reporting by agencies Read More War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time Russia-Ukraine war: Putin’s troops ‘executed for retreating’ Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn As the Turkish Republic turns 100, here's a look at its achievements and challenges ahead Russia is executing its own retreating soldiers as Ukraine offensive fails, says US White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders
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Air France-KLM CEO Calls Dutch Flight Cap ‘Total Gift’ to Rivals
The head of Air France-KLM lashed out at the Dutch government’s decision to cap air traffic in Amsterdam,
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Germany Stands Ready to Back Strategic Asset Siemens Energy
Germany’s Economy Ministry is prepared to support Siemens Energy AG because it sees the company as a strategic
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Russia Hikes Interest Rates Despite World’s Biggest Currency Surge
Russia’s central bank raised interest rates far more than forecast, alarmed that inflationary risks are still on the
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World’s Top Gold Refiner Resigns From Swiss Industry Association
Valcambi SA has resigned from the Swiss gold refining association due to “irreconcilable differences” between the two. The
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European Stocks Muted as Poor Earnings Offset By Energy Gains
European stocks were muted on Friday, paring an initial decline at the market open, as gains for the
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Deutsche Bank Executive Warns of Growing ‘Fat Tail’ ESG Risk
Investors face a growing risk that climate change will result in a sudden loss of value, with existing
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Irish Economy Shrinks as Multinationals Weigh on Output
Ireland contracted in the third quarter as the economy grapples with global factors hitting the out-sized number of
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Cricket World Cup Winners and Losers: Beyond the Games Week 3
With five matches behind each competitor in the Cricket World Cup, tournament host India remains the only team
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Sweden’s Oscar Properties Teeters on Brink After Slashing Values
Pressure continues to mount on Swedish property group Oscar Properties Holding AB after its portfolio value was slashed
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Ukraine Recap: China Likely to Skip Malta Peace-Formula Meeting
China isn’t expected to join a meeting in Malta this weekend where national security officials from more than
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