Gerhard Schroeder’s new Hyperglobus role has drawn German criticism as observers weigh political and asset-control risks around Russia-linked retail operations.
Ukraine reports overnight strike damaging four Russian naval ships and key infrastructure in Novorossiysk, including missile-armed frigates and grain export facilities.
The US has sent the first of a $100M humanitarian aid package to Cuba amid sanctions and military contingency planning by Washington.
The US has imposed new sanctions on five major Cuban state companies controlling 40% of the economy, escalating economic tensions and enabling US firms to pursue compensation claims.
Senior Kremlin officials warned President Putin against harsher internet restrictions amid economic losses and rising public dissatisfaction in Russia.
A fake BBC video circulated online falsely showed a stolen Cezanne painting in Ukrainian President Zelensky’s office, linked to a Russian GRU disinformation network.