Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
Chemring: British defence giant has record orders amid increasing global uncertainty December 12, 2023 Aerospace and defence group Chemring has today announced a record order intake for the year ended 31 October amid booming demand
New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions December 11, 2023 A new government unit is being set up to crack down on companies flouting Russian trade sanctions and funding its invasion of Ukraine. The office of trade sanctions implementation will issue civil penalties for breaches and refer cases to HM Revenue and Customs for criminal enforcement, industry and economic security minister Nusrat Ghani announced. The [...]
Russians ‘calling on Putin to stand’ in March election (says the Kremlin) December 8, 2023 Vladimir Putin is widely expected to stand for another six-year tilt but is yet to confirm he will do so
Olympics to present resolution to UN on global conflict ceasefire November 16, 2023 The Olympic Games will next Tuesday table a symbolic resolution, the Olympic Truce, to the United Nations (UN) in the hope of stopping conflicts around the world during Paris 2024. The Olympics heads to Europe next year, a continent home to a major conflict between Russia and Ukraine and not too far away from the [...]
Oil watchdogs raise outlooks amidst Israel-Palestine uncertainty November 14, 2023 Global oil markets are creeping back to confidence as two energy watchdogs cast a positive light on the sector this week.
Canada awash with drug money, top MPs warn November 10, 2023 Illicit profits from the drugs trade are being “washed” in Canada, a group of senior MPs have warned.
Russia – Ukraine: Western officials tout peace talks with Putin November 4, 2023 Ukraine has fought back against Russian aggression but Vladimir Putin shows no sign of turning back
Sanctioned Russian billionaire appeals ex-wife’s divorce case – which would be highest-value separation ever October 31, 2023 Potanina’s legal team say the Court of Appeal took the correct approach and that she has “earned her share” of the family’s wealth after years of marriage.
Coca-Cola HBC reports strong growth despite fluctuating volumes in Russia and Ukraine October 31, 2023 Chief executive Zoran Bogdanovic said the company continues to invest in its future with a "clear" focus.