British financial technology company Revolut has not been able to receive a banking license from the UK financial regulator for more than two years because its co-founder is of Russian origin, The Guardian newspaper reported on Monday, citing officials at the watchdog, bankers and current and former employees of the company.

All democratic procedures are slated to proceed as planned, Vladimir Putin has said Despite the ongoing Ukraine conflict, all upcoming elections in Russia, including the presidential vote next year, will be held according to normal procedures, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

Experts from the US-led bloc helped equip Ukrainian combat drones that struck deep across the border, the president says NATO helped Ukraine conduct drone attacks on Russian airfields that house long-distance nuclear-capable bombers, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. He made the statement during the annual address to the Federal Assembly, which comprises both chambers…