Citi Bank To Close Russian Branches

Citi Bank To Close Russian Branches

US bank Citigroup is to close its remaining branches and consumer banking operations in Russia as it exits the country in protest at the war in Ukraine. The move, which affects 2,300 staff in the country, follows an exodus of...
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Lufthansa, Swiss Air To Suspend Flights To Ukraine Capital

Lufthansa, Swiss Air To Suspend Flights To Ukraine Capital

Lufthansa and Swiss Air will suspend flights to the Ukraine capital Kyiv from Monday amid growing fears of a Russian invasion. The German airline Lufthansa said it would also stop flights to Odessa, a key port on the Black Sea. ...
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Iran Admits It ‘Unintentionally’ Shot Down Ukrainian Plane

Iran Admits It ‘Unintentionally’ Shot Down Ukrainian Plane

Iran’s military says it “unintentionally” shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, Iran’s state TV reports. The statement, released on Saturday morning, said it had done so due to “human error”. Those responsible would be held a...
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Seaport Gets New Terminal, Additional Berths

Seaport Gets New Terminal, Additional Berths

Ukraine’s Port of Chornomorsk is set to undergo an upgrade worth over UAH 3 billion (USD 118.8 million), receiving a new grain terminal and additional berths. The investment is part of a public private partnership between state-owned Ukrainian Sea Ports...
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Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency

Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency

Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, exit polls suggest. The polls give the political newcomer, who dominated the first round of voting three weeks ago, more than 70% support. Mr Zelens...
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