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US strikes harder at Putin, banning all Russian oil imports

Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 06:30 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for Vladimir Putin’s onslaught in Ukraine. The major...

McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia

Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 06:21 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric __ ubiquitous global brands and symbols of U.S. corporate might __ all announced Tuesday they were temporarily suspending their business...

Live updates: US, UK announce ban on Russian oil imports

Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 06:27 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

TOKYO — Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to halt production at its plant in Russia because of “logistical challenges.” Nissan Motor Co. did not provide a specific date but...

Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of 'medieval' tactics

Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 06:24 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepened Monday as Russian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grew increasingly scarce, in what the country condemned as a...

Putin says Ukraine's future in doubt as cease-fires collapse

Sunday, 6 March 2022, 06:48 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West's sanctions on Russia to “declaring war,” while a promised cease-fire in...

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