Russia Confirms Missile Strikes in West Ukraine as Biden Visits Poland
The Russian government has confirmed that it launched missile attacks in West Ukraine near the border with Poland.
Economy
China Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Cash Outflows after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, IIF Reveals
Communist China is seeing “unprecedented” cash outflows after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) has revealed.
Russia to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Oil and Gas Exports
A top Russian government official has just announced that Russia is to begin accepting payments in Bitcoin for its oil and gas exports.
Reuters Cuts Ties with State-Backed Russian News Agency TASS
International news agency Reuters has cut ties with Russian government-backed news outlet TASS, according to reports.
Pfizer Recalls Blood Pressure Drugs for ‘Above Acceptable’ Levels of Cancer-Causing Impurity
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced that it has recalled batches of its blood pressure drug products due to high levels of cancer-causing impurity.
OneWeb Launching Satellites with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after Cutting Ties with Russian Agency
British satellite communications company OneWeb has announced it will resume satellite launches with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after cutting ties with a Russian agency.
Russia Fires 9000mph Hypersonic Missiles at Ukraine for First Time
Russia admitted on Saturday that it has fired hypersonic missiles into Ukraine to destroy Ukrainian military assets.
Top Fed Official Calls for Interest Rates Raised above 3% Before End of 2022
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard is calling for the Fed to raise interest rates above three percent before the end of 2022.
Biden to Call Chinese Communist Party Leader, Discuss Ukraine & Economic Competition
Democrat President Joe Biden is scheduled to hold a call with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping on Friday.
Russians in Turkey Rush to Open Bank Accounts to Protect Savings against Sanctions
Russian nationals living in Turkey are racing to open new bank accounts over fears they will lose their savings due to Western sanctions against Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine.