While Ukraine claims a power loss could spell nuclear disaster, the atomic energy agency says there’s no critical danger The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Wednesday that a power cut at the Chernobyl nuclear plant does not present a “critical” threat. Earlier, the Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of “making radiation leaks imminent.”

One of the world’s largest tobacco manufacturers, Philip Morris International (PMI), said on Wednesday it was reducing production volumes and suspending planned investments in Russia amid ongoing supply chain disruptions and a changing regulatory framework.

Major chip producers that join sanctions likely to face crucial parts shortage themselves The ban on technology exports to Russia, in response to the war in Ukraine, could backfire on global manufacturers of computer processors and semiconductors, as many crucial components for their production are made exclusively in Russia, an industry expert has warned.