Russia plans to hold a teleconference from Crimea to the West on the anniversary of the Yalta conference
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga Photo: Alina Smutko/ Reuters In February, the Russian authorities and the occupation administration of Crimea plan to organise a teleconference between studios in Simferopol, the UK, France and the US on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Yalta Conference. The event is to be held in an attempt […]
Verkhovna Rada ratifies £2bn deal with Britain to strengthen air defence and defence capabilities
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Photo: Getty Images The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified a framework agreement with the United Kingdom on official loan support for the development of the country’s defence capabilities. This was announced by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak on Telegram on Tuesday, 4 February. According to him, the relevant draft law No. […]
Raiffeisen Bank International posts losses due to its Russian subsidiary
Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI ) recorded a provision of €840 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to litigation in Russia, resulting in a total loss of €895 million after tax. As noted in the report and presentation of the Austrian financial group, 27% of quarterly losses are attributable to Russian assets. Nevertheless, […]
Number of wounded in Izium rises to 55 as rescue operation continues
The number of people injured in a rocket attack on the city council building in Izium, Kharkiv region, has risen to 55, including a 6-year-old boy and girls aged 14 and 16. The 14-year-old girl is in serious condition, the others are in average condition. This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv Regional […]
