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Swedbank CEO fired as dirty-money saga spins out of control
Swedbank AB has fired its chief executive officer, Birgitte Bonnesen, amid allegations the bank was used to launder billions of dollars in Russian money on her watch. Bonnesen, 62, will be replaced on an interim basis by chief financial officer Anders Karlsson, the bank said yesterday as the board prepared to face shareholders at an annual...
Ukraine corruption crisis haunts president’s re-election bid
Many say Petro Poroshenko failed to deliver promises to tackle graft, which is a key issue in the presidential vote. …read more Source: AL...
BBC apologizes to Ukraine leader for ‘incorrect’ report
BBC had claimed $400,000 was paid to extend a meeting between Ukrainian and US presidents …read more Source: Anadolu...
Comic actor upholds strong lead in Ukraine poll
Comic actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy has maintained a strong lead in Ukraine’s presidential election race, according to an opinion poll. …read more Source:...
AIDA inks $2bn deal to build solar power plants in Ukraine
The Arab Investment and Development Authority, AIDA, and STC Energy have signed a $US2 billion agreement to develop More… …read more Source: Emirates...
Ukraine election: A unique village laments its historical divide
Milove village is a good visualisation of Ukraine’s current situation – torn into two pieces by the weight of its past. …read more Source: AL...
14-year-old Ukrainian boy jumps to his death in Sharjah
His grandfather told Khaleej Times that his grandson seemed depressed. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Ukraine economic hub crippled after over four years of war
Conflict with Russia-backed fighters in east devastated country’s economically important region, with no end in sight. …read more Source: AL...
Why Ukrainians want to elect a comedian as president
The Ukrainian electorate has run out of patience. …read more Source: AL...
Breslov threatens to drop support for haredi parties
Breslov hasidim demand representatives end detention of Israelis visiting Ukraine. ‘We won’t vote for haredi parties if problem continues.’ …read more Source: Arutz...
