G7 stops short of full ban on exports to Russia – Bloomberg

The Group of Seven nations have agreed not to impose an almost complete embargo on exports to Russia, choosing instead to expand existing restrictions on key goods, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

360
Like
Save
Ukrainians urged to slash energy consumption

Electricity usage has increased by 13% as the country enters a period of extreme cold, the national grid operator has said Ukrainian authorities have asked citizens to conserve energy, warning that a surge in consumption during a spell of bad weather is putting too much strain on the national power grid. The country’s power infrastructure…

360
Like
Save
We don’t want ‘substitute for NATO’ – Zelensky

The Ukrainian president said that only full membership in the Western alliance can provide security for his country Only full NATO membership can truly protect Ukraine, President Vladimir Zelensky said on Friday as his country continues to seek security guarantees from the West.

360
Like
Save