US House approves Russian uranium ban

The bill has to pass the Senate and be signed by President Joe Biden to become law The US House of Representatives voted on Monday to approve legislation that would bar the importation of enriched Russian uranium. The measure is part of Washington’s sanction policy against Moscow.

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Swiss banks charging Russians for frozen accounts

Nearly $9 billion in private funds is blocked in the country’s institutions due to sanctions Some Swiss financial institutions have begun charging their Russian clients fees on frozen accounts, sometimes accruing interest payments years in advance, Vedomosti reported on Tuesday, citing bankers and a brokerage firm.

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Scandinavian Airlines bans Nesquik in support of Ukraine – media

The carrier says it made the decision after Kiev branded the Swiss corporation a “war sponsor” Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has removed the popular Nesquik chocolate drink from its in-flight menus after its Swiss manufacturer Nestle was listed as a “war sponsor” by Ukrainian authorities last month, according to Norway’s TV2 news outlet.

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