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EU approves new sanctions against Russia, Belarus
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 9 (ANI): European Union on Wednesday announced new sanctions against Russia and Belarus targeting Russian leaders, oligarchs, their family members, and the maritime sector.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba denounces Germany, says 'you have done t
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Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Amid heightened war between Russia and Ukraine, sanctions imposed on Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday denounced Germany saying "You have done too little."
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Russia's central bank limits cash withdrawal in foreign currencies
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], March 9 (ANI): The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) on Wednesday announced that it is imposing a temporary restriction on the withdrawal of cash in foreign currencies, local media reported.
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McDonald's, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola suspend business in Russia
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New York [US], March 9 (ANI): US beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, along with fast food major McDonald's and coffeehouse chain Starbucks all announced on Tuesday that they were temporarily suspending their business in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
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Chinese firms aiding Russia could be shut down, US official warns
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Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): Chinese companies that defy Western sanctions on Russia and Belarus can be subjected to "devastating" actions, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said on Tuesday.
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Brent oil to average USD 117/Bbl in March, up 30pc from February
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Global oil prices, as indicated by the London-traded benchmark Brent, are expected to average $117 per barrel by end-March or 30% more than the forecast for last month, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday as Western sanctions
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Biden announces ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports to US
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Washington [US], March 8 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the banning of Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports to the US in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden to announce ban on US imports of Russian energy: Source
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Washington [US], March 8 (ANI): US President Joe Biden will announce a ban on US import of Russian energy in a bid to ramp up its efforts in imposing sanctions on Russia and targeting its economy.
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Dutch internet providers block Sputnik News, RT websites
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], March 8 (ANI): In response to Russian military operation in Ukraine, Dutch internet providers on Tuesday have blocked the websites of Sputnik and RT as part of EU sanctions.
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Shell to withdraw from Russian oil, gas in phased manner
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London [UK], March 8 (ANI): Amid 'Russia's atrocities' in Ukraine, Shell plc, a multinational oil and gas company based in the UK, on Tuesday (local time) announced its intent to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and lique
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International Women's Day: US should impose sanctions on Pakistan for Bang
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Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 8 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day, an article in the Global Strat view argued that the US should recognize the Bangladeshi genocide and organised rape committed by the Pakistani Army in 1971, and impose sanctions on Pakistan for gross human right
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Australia announces fresh sanctions against 'propagandists' Russia
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Canberra [Australia], March 8 (ANI): Australia has imposed another round of sanctions against Russia for its "unjustified invasion" of Ukraine and is targeting Moscow's senior military officers, as well as state propagandists spreading "pro-Kremlin disinformation".
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