Situation in Ukraine
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Mariupol under siege by Russian troops "enough food for a few more days" Red Cross official
Read moreRed Cross official: Mariupol under siege by Russian troops "enough food for a few more days" Red Cross official: Mariupol under siege by Russian troops "enough food for a few more daysResidents fight over food, looting, Russian troops besiege Mariupol [Geneva AFP] The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC...
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Japan imports wheat at second-highest price on record; average 171 TP3T price increase from April.
Read more: Japan's imported wheat at second-highest price on record; average 171 TP3T price increase from April.The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced on April 9 that the price of wheat imported by the government and sold to flour milling companies and others will average 17.31 TP3T from April to the first half of the year (October...
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Central Bank of Russia Restrictions on Dollar Trading Up to $10,000 in Cash Withdrawals
Read more: Central Bank of Russia Restricts Dollar Trading, Up to $10,000 in Cash WithdrawalsThe Central Bank of Russia announced on April 9 that it will introduce regulations on foreign currency transactions. Individual depositors can withdraw cash from their dollar-denominated accounts only...
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Germany Breaks Principle and Provides Arms, a Turning Point in Security Policy
Read moreGermany's Arms Supply in Violation of Principles: A Turning Point in Security PolicyEurope is expanding its framework for weapons assistance to Ukraine. Germany and Sweden have long stated that they will not send arms to the conflict zone...
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Japan Unusually Revises Guideline for Three Principles on Equipment Transfer
Read moreJapan Revises the Guidelines for the Three Principles on Equipment Transfer in an Unusual MannerOn August 8, the government established export rules to provide Ukraine, which is undergoing an invasion by Russian forces, with self-defense equipment such as bulletproof vests...
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JCB Card to Suspend Russian Operations, Aligning with U.S. Card Giant
Read more: JCB Card to Suspend Russian Operations, Aligning Itself with Major U.S. Card CompaniesJCB (JCB) announced on August 8 that it will suspend card payment transactions in Russia, with implementation scheduled for the 14th and beyond. ...
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Japan imposes additional sanctions on Russia and Belarus, including export bans and asset freezes.
Read moreJapan imposes additional sanctions on Russia and Belarus, including export bans and asset freezes.The government approved additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus at a Cabinet meeting on August 8 over the situation in Ukraine. The sanctions against Russia...
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Over 200 of the world's leading companies have announced their intention to withdraw or downsize from Russia.
Read more: More than 200 of the world's leading companies have announced their intention to withdraw from or reduce their operations in Russia.In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed by Western countries, a number of companies are reassessing their Russian operations. According to a tally by the U.S.-based Yale University...
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Aircraft leasing companies withdraw from Russia one after another, half of the civilian fleet is no longer operational.
Read moreAircraft Leasing: Aircraft Leasing Company Withdraws from Russia One after Another; Half of the Private Aircraft Leasing Company's Operations Unable to Operate.The world's leading aircraft leasing companies are rushing to exit their Russian operations. Ireland-based Aircap, the world's largest airline, is withdrawing...