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Foreign companies exiting Russia echo the pressure campaign against South Africa's racist apartheid system

McDonald’s provided many Russians with their first taste of capitalism three decades ago. Now, the global fast-food giant is exiting the country. Starbucks is also on its way out.

The Conversation

AU chairperson says Africa a ‘collateral victim’ of Ukraine war

Millions of Africans have been pushed into extreme poverty by COVID and face rising costs because of the Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

Russian assault on eastern Ukraine threatens to encircle Sievierodonetsk

Zelenskiy calls situation in Donbas ‘extremely difficult’ as Russia tries to carve up Ukrainian-held territory

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Time for Ukraine grain exports ebbing as harvest looms says lawmaker

Time is running out to get some 22 million tonnes of grain out of Ukraine ahead of the new harvest as Russia continues to blockade the country's Black Sea ports, Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniia Kravchuk said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Tanks, but no ammo – Germany's Ukraine pledges show military muddle

Four weeks ago, Germany agreed to send dozens of anti-aircraft tanks to help defend Ukraine from Russia's invasion, part of what it called a turning-point after decades of military restraint. Berlin says it can deliver the first Gepard tanks in July.

Reuters

Russian official calls Italian peace plan for Ukraine a 'fantasy'

Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday that an Italian peace plan for Ukraine was a "fantasy".

Reuters

French green activists block TotalEnergies general meeting over climate inaction

More than 100 activists tried to block oil giant TotalEnergies' annual general meeting in central Paris on Wednesday to protest the energy firm's climate policies and continued presence in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. But investors approved a controversial shareholder resolution by 88.89 percent.

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Pope greets Russian patriarch amid criticism of 'naivte'

Pope Francis has sent a protocol greeting to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, assuring him of prayers on his patron's feast day and stressing the value of human life and of wisdom

The Independent UK

Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday simplifying the process for residents of Ukraine's Russian-occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to acquire Russian citizenship and passports.

Reuters

Nike Yet To Renew Franchise Agreements In Russia: Report

Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) has not renewed agreements with its largest franchisee in Russia, Reuters reported, quoting Vedomosti daily newspaper. The U.S. sportswear maker suspended its Russia operations temporarily in March due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The head of Inventive Retail Group (IRG), which operates Nike-branded stores in Russia, reportedly said Nike…

Benzinga

Davos 2022: EU's Gentiloni 'confident' deal can be reached on Russian oil embargo

The war in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy continue to dominate discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking with Paolo Gentiloni, EU Commissioner for the Economy, about Europe's ongoing efforts to wean itself off Russian energy.

France 24

Ukraine shares video meme of ‘suicide’ drone attacking Russian tank set to Star Wars theme

Drones were provided by the Unted States as part of Biden’s military aid following the Russian invasion

The Independent UK

Two Italian steelworks see starkly different impact from war in Ukraine

An Italian factory that works in conjunction with the Ukrainian steelworks Azovstal is currently at a standstill, as steel from Ukraine is no longer arriving. But just down the road, a factory partially owned by a Russian oligarch is operating at full capacity, using Russian steel. Our correspondents report from…

France 24

Chelsea sale funds to be frozen and releasing them will require further licence

The government want to be certain the sale proceeds, thought to be £2.5 billion, go to support humanitarian causes in Ukraine

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Evening Standard

Ukraine will fight until it recovers all its territory, says Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine will continue fighting until it has recovered all of its territory, its president Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed.

Daily Mirror

Marks & Spencer shuts all 50 stores in Russia due to invasion of Ukraine

Retail giant Marks & Spencer is about to close down its Russian stores for good after stopping resupplying them earlier in the year - costing the firm £31million

Wales Online

BrewDog fans raise more than £100,000 for Ukraine

The special fundraising beer was launched for pre-order on March 11

Evening Standard

M&S quits Russia as CEO Steve Rowe bows out after six years

MARKS & Spencer is quitting Russia after 17 years in reaction to the Ukraine war – a move that will cost it £31 million.

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Motorsport

MotoGP postpones Finnish GP return until 2023

MotoGP's Finnish Grand Prix will be cancelled for the 2022 season, with the current geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine forcing its postponement to 2023.

Autosport

MotoGP postpones Finnish GP to 2023

MotoGP's Finnish Grand Prix will be cancelled for the 2022 season, with the current geopolitical situation between Russia and Ukraine forcing its postponement to 2023.

Reuters

EU cracks widen over Ukraine as Italy, Hungary urge truce

Italy and Hungary have urged the EU to call explicitly for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks with Russia, putting themselves at odds with other member states determined to take a hard line with Moscow ahead of a summit next week.

The Independent UK

Gareth Bale’s star quality tipped to give Wales edge in World Cup play-off

Scotland or Ukraine will visit Cardiff on 5 June to decide a place at Qatar later this year

The Guardian - US

Biden is sending dangerous messages about Taiwan to China. The US should tread with care

Remarks like this feed China’s anxiety that US commitment to its One China policy is slipping

Manchester Evening News

Government issues licence to permit sale of Chelsea FC and is “satisfied" the sale will not benefit Roman Abramovich

The proceeds of the sale will be used for humanitarian causes in Ukraine, a government statement said

The Independent UK

Russia ‘ready to let Ukraine export food’ as crisis warnings mount

Moscow suggests it could end blockade of Black Sea ports under international pressure

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