The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused a barrage of new financial sanctions Thursday
Ukraine, Russia may only account for a small proportion of imports of major manufacturing nations like Germany and US, but are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many supply chains.
$20 mn in UN humanitarian funds for Ukraine. A raft of new, stronger sanctions against Russia from Japan, Australia, Taiwan and others. And a cascade of condemnation from the highest levels.
Forex traders said markets will continue to remain volatile, and investors continued to keep a watch on the latest developments in eastern Europe.
After attacking Ukrainian government websites and banks with massive cyber attacks, Russia-sponsored hackers are now hitting Internet infrastructure in the country to silence the locals amid a war.
Come Back Alive, a Ukrainian NGO that raises crypto funds for the Ukrainian army, received more than $400,000 worth of digital tokens in the past day
They claim to show Russian fighter jets being shot down or Ukrainians dodging for cover in their own homes.
Biden is confronted with the outbreak of the worst fighting in Europe since World War II
The Russian president's intentions have been crystal clear since his rambling speech on February 21 in which he talked of Russia's "empire"
Ultimately, the use of "empire" as an ideology reveals Russia's yearning for - or sense of entitlement to - a third imperial regime.
As Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine triggered widespread condemnation and fears of a wider conflict, India has been in touch with all parties concerned
Frederiksen also pledged humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and its neighbours
Russia's rouble tumbled overnight, falling to a record low of 89.986 per dollar, before recovering a little
Investors rediscovered their risk appetite overnight after some initial sharp losses, with major U.S. indices posting gains on Wall Street on Thursday, lead by tech stocks.
With deaths rising, we are seeing images of fear, anguish and terror in every corner of Ukraine, the UN chief said
Brewer Carlsberg, Japan Tobacco and Coca-Cola bottler were among firms shutting factories in Ukraine following Russia's invasion, while UPS and FedEx Corp suspended services in and out of the country.
Ukrainians are fighting a vastly more powerful Russian army all over their country, with deaths reported on both sides and explosions in several cities
Leaders from a number of countries including the UK, the US, Canada, and the European Union have condemned Russia's military operations in the Donbas region.
The EU Council president accused Russia of using "fake pretexts and bad excuses" for justifying its invasion of Ukraine and said sanctions will hurt the government.
Russia's onslaught has been anticipated for months