Berlin: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has plunged far-right movements across Europe into an identity crisis, as they struggle to square their loyalty to Vladimir Putin with the public’s overwhelming solidarity with Kyiv. From Germany to France to Italy, extremist groups have condemned the assault, but some have in the same breath championed President Putin’s line […]
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US lawmakers seek to halt Russian oil imports
Washington: US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden Thursday to ban oil imports from Russia as further punishment for its invasion of Ukraine, a step the US administration has so far opposed. “The United States should not be subsidising Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine by purchasing and importing Russian oil, petroleum, natural gas and coal,” said […]
Disney, Sony Pictures halt film releases in Russia
New York: Disney and Sony Pictures are suspending the release of their films in theatres in Russia after Moscow’s assault on Ukraine, the companies announced separately on Monday. It follows the example of other major firms choosing to pull out of the country since President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion last week. “Given the unprovoked […]