Amid boycott calls, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks announce stopping Russia operations
In the second week of Russia’s war on Ukraine, large Western companies yielded to public pressure and American business giants McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and…
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Day 14 of war in Ukraine: Evacuation from Sumy continues; Russia bombards power station, residential areas in Kharkiv
In Ukraine, Wednesday, March 9, marks the second day of the evacuation of civilians from the north-eastern city of Sumy, while Russia continued…
Latvian party distances itself from ex-mayor’s take on Ukraine war
The Latvian Union of Farmers and Greens (UGF) has announced that it distances itself from its former candidate for the post of the…
Baltic daily virus infections not reaching 9,000 in any country
In 24 hours to Tuesday, March 8, Latvia registered 8,137 new coronavirus infections, while Estonia confirmed 3,309 and Lithuania registered 5,070. A total…
First evacuation route from attacked Ukrainian city opened
Russian and Ukrainian forces have on Tuesday, March 8, ceased warfare around the north-eastern city of Sumy to allow civilians, who have been…
Moscow speaks of cutting gas supplies to Europe, if oil rejected
The Russian government has stated it could stop gas supplies to Europe, if EU member states would decide not to continue buying Russian…
Day 13 of war in Ukraine: Russia’s attacks become slower, civilians continue to suffer, infrastructure damages at USD 10 bln
In Ukraine, Tuesday, March 8, has begun with Russia’s attempts to continue the offensive operation in its neighbouring country. Battles continued in a…
Petrol price in Estonia nears two euros
As motor fuel prices continue to increase, the price of petrol 95 has reached 1.949 euros per litre, Estonian public broadcaster ERR. On…
One million Ukrainian refugees have crossed into Poland since start of war
Poland has allowed 1.06 million people to enter the country from war-torn Ukraine since Russian occupation forces attacked it, according to the Polish…
