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American Express announces suspension of operations in Russia, Belarus

American Express on Sunday announced the suspension of its operations in Russia and Belarus over the ongoing military operation in Ukraine.This comes a day after credit card and payment giants Mastercard and Visa announced that they were suspending operations in Russia and that their cards issued by Russian banks will no longer work outside the country."In light of Russia's ongoing, unjustified attack on the people of Ukraine, American Express is suspending all operations in Russia. As a result, globally issued American Express cards will no longer work at merchants or ATMs in Russia," American Express said in a statement."Additionally, cards issued locally in Russia by Russian banks will no longer work outside of the country on the American Express global network. We are also terminating all business operations in Belarus," the statement added.Al Kelly, chief executive officer of Visa, on Saturday said the ongoing threat to peace and stability demands that the company responds in ...

Ukraine crisis: Airbnb joins Western corporate shutdowns in Russia

The US-based Airbnb has decided to suspend all operations in Belarus and Russia, The Kyiv Independent reported quoting the company's CEO, Brian Chesky

Second round of Ukraine-Russia talks to take place today: Report

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are set to meet for a second round of talks in Belarus on Thursday, and a Ukrainian presidential advisor confirmed that their representatives were on the way

Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries' roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee

Ukraine crisis: US hits Russia and its ally Belarus with new sanctions

The US Commerce Department also announced additional export controls on oil and gas extraction equipment that would hurt Russia's refining capacity over the long term

Ukraine crisis: UK piles on further sanctions on Russia, Belarus

Britain has piled on further sanctions against Russia and also imposed a first wave of punitive measures against Belarus for its role in the invasion of Ukraine.

Kremlin says Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine today evening

A Kremlin spokesman says a Russian delegation will be ready on Wednesday evening to resume talks with Ukrainian officials about the war in Ukraine.

Belarus President accidentally revealed Moldova will be invaded next

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko appears to have indicated Vladimir Putin's forces have plans to invade Moldova, Daily Mail reported.

Tennis players from Russia, Belarus to keep competing in ATP, WTA events

Post Russian invasion in Ukraine, the Association of Tennis Professionals announced that the players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in ATP and World Tennis Association events

Athletes from Russia, Belarus banned from ISSF Championships

UEFA and FIFA have also barred Russia from international football until further notice.

Second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine likely tomorrow: Report

The second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine may take place on March 2, Ukreaine's Dzerkalo Tyzhnia newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing Ukrainian diplomatic sources.The newspaper also said that during the first round on Monday, the Russian delegation conveyed Moscow's demand to enshrine Ukraine's non-bloc status at the parliamentary level and hold a referendum.Among other conditions reportedly voiced by Moscow was Kiev's recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics within the borders of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, as well as the denazification of Ukraine.

World Rugby suspends Russia from all international activities amid invasion

World Rugby on Tuesday reiterated its condemnation of Russia's military operation in Ukraine and the facilitation of this action by Belarus.

Chelsea owner Abramovich trying to broker peaceful end to war in Ukraine

Roman Abramovich is involved in the attempts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, Chelsea owner's spokesperson claimed

US halts operations at embassy in Belarus, approves evacuation from Moscow

The State Department has closed the U.S. Embassy in Belarus and is allowing non-essential staff at the U.S. Embassy in Russia to leave the country due to the war in Ukraine.

Ceasefire talks begin four days after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine talks begin at Belarus border; over 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine, says UN

Belarus likely to join Russia in Ukraine invasion, says US official

A senior US intelligence official says Belarus is expected to send troops into Ukraine as soon as Monday to fight alongside Russian forces that invaded Ukraine last week.

Belarus allows Russia to place nuclear weapons on its territory

This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin placed the country's nuclear deterrent forces on a "special" alert on Sunday

Ukraine crisis aggravates inflation, growth concerns

In recent years, the investments in mining fossil fuels have declined globally due to growing concerns

Russian delegation's deadline for Kyiv's response on talks in Belarus ends

Russian delegation's deadline for Kyiv's response on peaace talks in Belarus has ended

Belarus votes in constitutional referendum as crisis in Ukraine rages

Belarusians cast ballots in a constitutional referendum that nation's leader called to cement his grip on power, even as he offers the country's territory to his ally Russia to invade Ukraine