Tag Archives: RUSSIAN

Russian Embassy provides evidence to prove Ukraine invasion not cause of Ghana’s economic woes

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has provided evidence to reiterate its earlier claims that the invasion of Ukraine is not to be blamed for Ghana’s increasing food prices. The Russian Embassy on July 1, tweeted that it was wrong to blame Russia for increasing food prices on the African continent. …

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We are not responsible for rising food prices in Ghana – Russia

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has called out the media for misreporting relative to causes of the rising food prices across the continent. The embassy issued a June 30 statement titled: “Embassy’s commentary on the rise in food prices,” in which the stated their concerns over what they described as …

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Arabian kings and Russian oligarchs will be jealous of Akufo-Addo’s use of luxurious jet – Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has spoken about the President’s continuous use of an alleged luxurious private jet, the LX-DIO, whenever he undertakes long haul travels. According to him, the expenditure incurred as a result of the President’s travels comes at a great …

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Nigerians storm Ukraine embassy in Abuja, volunteer to fight Russian invasion

As hundreds of Nigerians in Ukraine are struggling to return home, about 115 young men, recently, offered to join Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The men, who besieged the Ukraine Embassy in Abuja, also put down their names in a register provided by the embassy, Guardian reports. The Second …

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Russian invasion: Ablakwa meets Ghanaian students in Romania

The Ranking Member on Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has met Ghanaian students who have been caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Bucharest, Romania. According to the MP, his visit was to afford him the opportunity on how the government can be more helpful …

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VIDEO: Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv

According to Kharkiv officials, Russian missile attacks hit the centre of Ukraine’s second-largest city, including residential areas and the city administration building. The strike was reported at 8am local time. There have been no reports of injuries or casualties yet. Meanwhile, a massive Russian military convoy was seen earlier on Tuesday (March 1) …

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Russian invasion: First batch of Ghanaian students arrive from Ukraine [PHOTOS]

The first batch of Ghanaian students who were caught in the crossfire as Russia invades Ukraine has arrived at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Tuesday March 1, 2022. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Sunday indicated that over 220 Ghanaians living in Ukraine are …

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Explosions in Kyiv on second day of Russian attack

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was rocked by several explosions early Friday on the second day of Russia’s military intervention in the country. The series of blasts were heard at 4.20 am local time (0220GMT). On Thursday, similar explosions occurred in the cities of Kharkov, Kramatorsk, Mariupol, Mykolaiv and the port city …

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Ukraine Shoots Down 5 Russian Planes, 1 Helicopter, Air Defences Destroyed

In a fresh development in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Ukrainian military says five Russian planes and a Russian helicopter were shot down in the Luhansk region. This comes as Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin cast aside international concerns and sanctions, warning …

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UK to consider revoking existing Russian visas

The UK could revoke over 2,000 so-called “golden visas” held by Russian citizens living in the country, Security Minister Damian Hinds said on Friday. The announcement comes a day after Boris Johnson’s government scrapped the visa programme for future applicants over concerns about the inflow of illicit Russian money into the country. …

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