The infamous Azov nationalist regiment, which is being revived by Ukraine after it surrendered to Russian forces in Mariupol, has removed the Nazi-linked Wolfsangel symbol from its insignia, The Times reported on Monday. According to the British paper, the unit’s new recruits in the city of Kharkov were sporting patches …
Read More »Western banks eyeing asset swaps to exit Russia – media
In an attempt to escape hefty write-downs on operations in Russia due to their exit from the sanction-hit country, UniCredit and Citigroup are exploring the possibility of swapping assets with Russian banks, FT reports, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The plan comes amid a mass exodus of foreign …
Read More »White House walks back Biden comment on hacker swaps, says he’s willing for US & Russia to punish their own cybercriminals – media
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Sunday that Biden would pledge that US hackers who undertake illegal cyberattacks internationally are held accountable if Russian President Vladimir Putin ensures his country does the same, according to Reuters. He made his comments on a flight to Brussels from the UK, …
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