Kievan Rus'

UK concerned about "serious escalation" of Ukraine-Russia conflict

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Europe, Russia–Ukraine relations, International relations, Kievan Rus', Republics, Ukraine, Russian military intervention in Ukraine

Former Culture Secretary questions Government following recent sea clashes

Key Points: 
  • Former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale asked the Government about relations between Russia and Ukraine, following recent clashes between Russian and Ukrainian boats.
  • Following recent reports of rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Minister of State within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Alistair Burt, responded to the urgent question bycondemning Russia's aggression against Ukrainian vessels.
  • He went on to "urgently" call for the release of Ukrainian sailors held by Russia.
  • John Whittingdale followed up his question by asking the Government whether they agreed that recent Russian actions constituted a serious escalation of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Home Care in Russia

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Kievan Rus', Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the United Nations, Economy of Russia, World, Russia, Europe, Human geography

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 2017 was expected to be a breakthrough year in Russian home care with the negative trends impacting sales of home care products diminishing and consumers resuming an upward trend in their consumption habits.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 2017 was expected to be a breakthrough year in Russian home care with the negative trends impacting sales of home care products diminishing and consumers resuming an upward trend in their consumption habits.
  • Unfortunately, the continuing uncertainty in the Russian economy hampered the positive development for 2017.
  • Although the Russian economy statistically returned to moderate growth, this growth was still not sufficient to increase the purchasing power of Russians.
  • With real incomes continuing...
    Euromonitor International's Home Care in Russia market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level.

Vonetize Launches TotalNOW - World's First Premium Russian TV Series Online Streaming Service for Russian Speakers Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Kievan Rus', Russia, World, Thriller, Europe, Human geography

The service will include new-run seasons of Russia's top TV series in genres such as action, detective, suspense, thriller and action-comedy, as well as back seasons of leading franchises.

Key Points: 
  • The service will include new-run seasons of Russia's top TV series in genres such as action, detective, suspense, thriller and action-comedy, as well as back seasons of leading franchises.
  • Examples of leading titles available in TotalNOW include "Cop Wars" new season 12, The Web, The Professional, Cop Saga, Internal Investigation and dozens more.
  • TotalNOW is available for a monthly subscription and Vonetize's leading OTT platform technology supports payments in various major currencies and payment methods globally.
  • Vonetize estimates the potential global Russian speaking audience at 50 million households, with main markets located in Russia, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Germany and Israel.

Exports of Softwood Lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic Countries Have Increased Due to High Demand for Wood in Asia and Europe in Early 2018

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Friday, October 12, 2018
Kievan Rus', Republics, Ukraine, Europe

Six of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world have increased their shipments in 2018, with exports from Russia, Germany, Ukraine and Austria increasing the most year-over-year.

Key Points: 
  • Six of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world have increased their shipments in 2018, with exports from Russia, Germany, Ukraine and Austria increasing the most year-over-year.
  • Worldwide trade of lumber inched up again in early 2018, hinting that this may be another record year.
  • Six of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world have increased their shipments in 2018, with exports from Russia, Germany, Ukraine and Austria increasing the most year-over-year.
  • The biggest decline in exports y-o-y has been from Canada, with shipments in 2018 on pace to be the lowest in five years.

Exports of Softwood Lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic Countries Have Increased Due to High Demand for Wood in Asia and Europe in Early 2018

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 12, 2018
Kievan Rus', Republics, Ukraine, Europe

Six of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world have increased their shipments in 2018, with exports from Russia, Germany, Ukraine and Austria increasing the most year-over-year.

Key Points: 
  • Six of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world have increased their shipments in 2018, with exports from Russia, Germany, Ukraine and Austria increasing the most year-over-year.
  • Worldwide trade of lumber inched up again in early 2018, hinting that this may be another record year.
  • Six of the ten largest lumber-exporting countries in the world have increased their shipments in 2018, with exports from Russia, Germany, Ukraine and Austria increasing the most year-over-year.
  • The biggest decline in exports y-o-y has been from Canada, with shipments in 2018 on pace to be the lowest in five years.

Liberating Conflict Economies: Are Jobs The Key To Stability in Conflict Zones?

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Kievan Rus', Republics, Ukraine, Nikopol, Renewable energy, Europe, Change

While others avoid conflict areas like Ukraine, TIU CANADA is investing millions in the citizens of that region, by providing a long-term vision for economic stability through jobs and renewable energy resources.

Key Points: 
  • While others avoid conflict areas like Ukraine, TIU CANADA is investing millions in the citizens of that region, by providing a long-term vision for economic stability through jobs and renewable energy resources.
  • TIU Canada is the first Canadian company to partner with Ukraine under the newly enacted Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement.
  • There is a stigma of putting capital at risk in conflict zones.
  • The Nikopol solar plant has created 25 local jobs and brought more than 2 million hryvnas ($73,000 USD) to the local city budget.

Benitec Biopharma reports financial results for the 2018 fiscal third quarter and provides operational update

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
World, G20 nations, G8 nations, Member states of the United Nations, Geography of Europe, Europe, Kievan Rus', Russia, Electronic Arts, United States

Subsequent to quarter close, Ministry of Health approval was received in Russia and Benitec anticipates having Russian sites active in the upcoming quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Subsequent to quarter close, Ministry of Health approval was received in Russia and Benitec anticipates having Russian sites active in the upcoming quarter.
  • Cash on hand of A$10.5 million at 31 March 2018, with A$4.1 million of R&D grant cash received in January 2018.
  • Subsequent to the quarter close, Benitec raised A$6.2 million from an entitlement offer which closed on the 28 May 2018.
  • At the end of the March 2018 quarter, Benitec had cash on hand of A$10.5m, a decrease of $6.8m from the June 2017 quarter.

Ukrgasbank and IFC Sign Joint Agreement Around SME Banking Services in Significant Boost to Ukrainian Economic Growth

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Economy, Kievan Rus', Republics, Ukraine, International Finance Corporation, Europe, World

An agreement signed over the weekend between Ukrgasbank, a state-owned Ukrainian bank, and the International Finance Corporation around SME banking services, promises to significantly boost economic growth and job creation in Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • An agreement signed over the weekend between Ukrgasbank, a state-owned Ukrainian bank, and the International Finance Corporation around SME banking services, promises to significantly boost economic growth and job creation in Ukraine.
  • As a result of this agreement, Ukrgasbank is expected to increase its earnings in the service sector by 300-400% in the next four years.
  • The announcement of the agreement is an important step in Ukrgasbank's objectives, and follows past agreements with the IFC, a member of the World Bank.
  • Ukrgasbank is a state-owned bank in Ukraine with more than 23 years of experience in the Ukrainian banking sector providing both traditional and innovative products and services.