The French oil giant TotalEnergies will stop buying oil and petroleum products from Russia by the end of this year, after facing criticism over its inaction following the invasion of Ukraine. The company will, however, continue buying Russian gas. CEO Patrick Pouyanné told French radio the move would not put the future of the firm at risk. Also today, Russia cuts flows through a pipeline from Kazakhstan in order to repair damaged equipment, creating a further complication for oil supplies.

The French oil giant TotalEnergies will stop buying oil and petroleum products from Russia by the end of this year, after facing criticism over its inaction following the invasion of Ukraine. The company will, however, continue buying Russian gas. CEO Patrick Pouyanné told French radio the move would not put the future of the firm at risk. Also today, Russia cuts flows through a pipeline from Kazakhstan in order to repair damaged equipment, creating a further complication for oil supplies.

The French oil giant TotalEnergies will stop buying oil and petroleum products from Russia by the end of this year, after facing criticism over its inaction following the invasion of Ukraine. The company will, however, continue buying Russian gas. CEO Patrick Pouyanné told French radio the move would not put the future of the firm at risk. Also today, Russia cuts flows through a pipeline from Kazakhstan in order to repair damaged equipment, creating a further complication for oil supplies.

The French bank BNP Paribas has told its customers it will no longer process transactions in Russia after the end of March, as it halts all new projects in the country. BNP's Russian business is relatively small – with €1.3 billion of exposure to the market – but the move is symbolic as other lenders consider their position in the country. Also today, we hear from the Ukrainian farmers who are continuing to work the land amid fears for food production due to the war.

The French bank BNP Paribas has told its customers it will no longer process transactions in Russia after the end of March, as it halts all new projects in the country. BNP's Russian business is relatively small – with €1.3 billion of exposure to the market – but the move is symbolic as other lenders consider their position in the country. Also today, we hear from the Ukrainian farmers who are continuing to work the land amid fears for food production due to the war.

The French bank BNP Paribas has told its customers it will no longer process transactions in Russia after the end of March, as it halts all new projects in the country. BNP's Russian business is relatively small – with €1.3 billion of exposure to the market – but the move is symbolic as other lenders consider their position in the country. Also today, we hear from the Ukrainian farmers who are continuing to work the land amid fears for food production due to the war.

The French bank BNP Paribas has told its customers it will no longer process transactions in Russia after the end of March, as it halts all new projects in the country. BNP's Russian business is relatively small – with €1.3 billion of exposure to the market – but the move is symbolic as other lenders consider their position in the country. Also today, we hear from the Ukrainian farmers who are continuing to work the land amid fears for food production due to the war.

Russia has reportedly made $117 million in bond payments, managing so far to avoid its first default on foreign debt since 1918. Billions more are due within weeks as sanctions continue to hammer the Russian economy in response to the war in Ukraine. Plus, Amazon closes in on its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM.

Russia has reportedly made $117 million in bond payments, managing so far to avoid its first default on foreign debt since 1918. Billions more are due within weeks as sanctions continue to hammer the Russian economy in response to the war in Ukraine. Plus, Amazon closes in on its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM.

Russia has reportedly made $117 million in bond payments, managing so far to avoid its first default on foreign debt since 1918. Billions more are due within weeks as sanctions continue to hammer the Russian economy in response to the war in Ukraine. Plus, Amazon closes in on its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM.