Midas touch: How Putin is using gold to defy Western sanctions on Russia

Midas touch: How Putin is using gold to defy Western sanctions on Russia

After its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has joined the rank of one of the most sanctioned nations. Yet, despite the imposition of over 16,000 sanctions by the global community, Russia’s economy and military spending continue to rise, with a reported growth of 3.6% in 2023 and an anticipated increase of 2.6% in 2024. As Ukrainian … Read more

Putin’s only options: Trial or being killed by accomplice, says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy | World News

Putin's only options: Trial or being killed by accomplice, says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy | World News

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has starkly said that Vladimir Putin faces only two futures: facing justice “in the Hague” or being “killed by one of his accomplices.” These comments were made during his address at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, against the backdrop of significant events including the capture of Avdiivka and the demise … Read more