Russian forces are trying to seize as much Ukrainian territory as possible in an effort to force Kyiv’s allies to agree to a freeze in fighting before weapons deliveries fill a crucial gap, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/tWdsr2q
The European Union is aiming to start negotiations as early as June 25 with Ukraine on becoming a member of the bloc to help boost Kyiv’s morale, but has yet to fully overcome objections from Hungary. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/WvLwsJT
Investors see Mexico’s presidential election as a foregone conclusion, but the real possibilities for market volatility are lurking elsewhere on the ballot. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/TtUCyLp
Keir Starmer’s opposition Labour Party extended its poll lead over the Conservatives even as Rishi Sunak’s party unveiled a series of pledges intended to build momentum early in UK election campaigning, YouGov said. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/YIHo3xN
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Sweden will provide two surveillance aircraft to Ukraine that’s fighting Russian attacks, as part of the largest military support package to date from the Nordic nation. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/VnBZrhs
A ship was hit by missiles for a second time while sailing through the Red Sea on Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/6BDd72M
For years, the London Stock Exchange touted a link with China’s equity markets as an initiative that would give global investors access to the Asian nation’s growth through the UK. Yet almost five years since the mechanism was introduced, it has dropped off the radar. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/LRJnI9U
President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexey Dyumin to a top state post, continuing the rise of an official who was once his personal bodyguard. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/Yncge8f
The rand will be one of the few South African assets trading through the country’s general election Wednesday, as investor optimism that drove a five-week rally gives way to caution over the risk of a surprise outcome. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/jkoT6Wy