notice of planned exercises of nuclear forces - drills expected to include test launching ballistic missiles. Linder vows to phase out Russian gas and to "become completely independent of Russia as quickly as possible." Listing energy procurement alternatives such as using floating terminals to stockpile liquefied natural gas (LNG) and using more renewable energy, he says, adding, "That is a clear indication to Russia that we're not going to be pressured." Read more.ĥ:08 a.m. Germany will seek a complete halt to energy imports from Russia as soon as possible, the country's finance minister, Christian Lindner, tells Nikkei. officials had said that Washington was notified of the Russian nuclear drills and that the White House had not assessed that Russia was preparing to use a nuclear weapon.ħ:00 p.m. All of the tasks were completed, and the missiles reached their targets, the Kremlin says. One of the ballistic missiles was launched from Kamchatka in the Russian Far East. Russia has tested ballistic and cruise missiles during exercises involving its nuclear forces, the Kremlin says.Ī training session was held for ground, sea and air strategic deterrence forces under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin, the country's military commander in chief, according to a Kremlin news release. Mercedes-Benz also says it will withdraw from the Russian market and sell shares in its industrial and financial services subsidiaries to a local investor.ĩ:00 p.m. Ford Motor says it will exit Russia, having finalized a deal to sell its 49% stake in the Russia-based Sollers Ford joint venture for a "nominal" undisclosed price. Treasury Department says in a statement.ġ2:55 a.m. The individuals sanctioned, a mix of Russian and Moldovan officials, include oligarchs "widely recognized for capturing and corrupting Moldova's political and economic institutions and those acting as instruments of Russia's global influence campaign," the U.S. imposes sanctions on individuals and entities involved in what it described as Russia's malign influence operations in Moldova as well as systemic corruption in the small Eastern European country. Entries include material from wire services and other sources.ģ:33 a.m. Note: Nikkei Asia decided on March 5 to suspend its reporting from Russia until further information becomes available regarding the scope of the revised criminal code. Putin's nuclear threat is real: Wladimir KlitschkoĪsia Stream: Asia's Balancing Act with Russia Putin suggests Turkey become regional 'gas hub' to Europe Germany aims to phase out all Russian gas: finance minister Indo-Pacific more crucial because of Ukraine war: U.K.'s top diplomat For all our coverage, visit our Ukraine war page. Ukraine has managed to withstand the Russian onslaught with the help of Western military aid, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regularly calls on the world to do more. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are mounting a strong counteroffensive against Russian troops, reclaiming territory lost when Moscow launched its invasion.
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