Weekly Update: 02 March 2023
A weekly report that looks at some of the knock-on effects from the war in Ukraine. The report specifically focuses on sanctions, affected sectors, the cyber threat landscape, and Russia-China relations.
Cyber & Information Warfare
Incidents and analysis of cyber and information warfare.
Russia fines Wikipedia for publishing facts instead of Kremlin war propagandaArsTechnica – Feb 28 2023 18:37
Danish hospitals latest target of DDoS attacks on NATO-backed countriesSC Magazine US – Feb 27 2023 18:47
‘A year of cyberwar’ with Russia: An inside look from a top Ukrainian cybersecurity officialCyberscoop – News – Feb 27 2023 18:46
US Sanctions Several Entities Aiding Russia’s Cyber OperationsSecurityWeek RSS Feed – Feb 27 2023 14:47
Pro-Ukraine hackers CH01 defaced tens of Russian websites on the invasion anniversarySecurity Affairs – Feb 26 2023 16:44
A year after Russia’s invasion, the scope of cyberwar in Ukraine comes into focusCyberscoop – News – Feb 24 2023 16:28
Ukraine Says Russian Hackers Breached Government Websites Backdoored in 2021Bitdefender – Feb 24 2023 09:42
A Year of the Russia-Ukraine War: Seven Types of Cyberattacks Used Against UkraineEclecticIQ Blog – Feb 24 2023 09:26
Ukraine suffered more data-wiping malware than anywhere, everArsTechnica – Feb 23 2023 14:29
Russian Information Warfare Used To Be Sophisticated. Meta Says It Now Looks Like Basic Spam.Forbes – Cybersecurity RSS – Feb 23 2023 13:00
Sanctions
Sanctions by governments, consequences, and counter-sanctions from the Russian government.
Japan adds 143 targets to sanction list over Russia’s war in UkraineThe Mainichi – Feb 28 2023 04:10
Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion Brings New Sanctions for RussiaJD Supra – Feb 27 2023 16:43
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, allies levied more than 11,000 sanctions on RussiaNPR – Feb 27 2023 12:15
EU adds sanctions on Russia’s Wagner mercenary group for Africa, Ukraine ‘rights abuses’Straits Times – Feb 25 2023 21:01
Zakharova: Switzerland cannot mediate in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine because of “anti-Russian sanctions”The Eastern Herald – Feb 25 2023 18:14
Ukraine victory: European Union approves 10th round of sanctions for RussiaThe Liberal Ireland – Feb 25 2023 12:30
Canada imposes new Russia sanctions, pledges battle tanks to UkraineReuters – Feb 24 2023 20:43
Sanctions alone won’t defeat Russia in Ukraine. But they’re having a bigger impact than it might seem.AtlanticCouncil.org – Feb 23 2023 19:35
NZ hits Russia with new sanctions as Ukraine war marks 1 year1 News – Feb 23 2023 17:11
Affected Sectors
Notable discussion, actions taken, and impact on global industry.
Russian Soldiers Ban Ukrainian Farmers From Selling Their Grain: ‘Harvest Spoiling En Masse’International Business Times AU – Mar 02 2023 06:51
Russia’s Ukraine War Continues To Impact Azerbaijan’s Oil SectorEurasia Review – Feb 28 2023 01:39
Russia will not resume START nuclear talks until Washington listens to MoscowReuters – Feb 27 2023 23:30
HSBC AM shuts last Russia ETF in Europe one year on from Ukraine invasionETFStream.com – Feb 27 2023 00:00
Poland Says Russia Stops Oil Flows Via Key Druzhba PipelineBloomberg – Feb 25 2023 12:36
Experts predicted a wheat shortage after Russia invaded Ukraine. Why didn’t it happen?BlocStreet – Feb 24 2023 03:09
Russian strike damages Kherson pipeline, leaving 40,000 people without heatYahoo! News – Feb 23 2023 22:27
OCI Statement on the Fossil Fuel Dimensions of Russia’s Invasion of UkraineOil Change International – Feb 23 2023 15:14
Black Sea agriculture trade tilts in Russia’s favor after one year of war in UkraineS&P Global CommodityInsights – Feb 23 2023 09:51
Russia-China Relations
Notable discussion and actions taken by China.
Most G20 Members Condemn Ukraine War Except China, RussiaNDTV – Mar 02 2023 12:40
What could Chinese artillery and ammunition mean for Putin’s war in Ukraine?CNBC – Mar 02 2023 02:05
What is China’s game plan in Ukraine?Economic Times – Mar 01 2023 08:50
Ukraine war: US warns Chinese companies of sanctions if Beijing gives lethal aid to RussiaSouth China Morning Post – News – Feb 28 2023 15:02
White House: China’s Peace Plan for Ukraine and Russia Is ‘Not a Sustainable Option’The Epoch Times – Feb 28 2023 10:52
China, saying it can mediate on Ukraine, hosts Putin’s ally LukashenkoWashington Post – Feb 28 2023 09:17
Taiwan says China learning from Russia’s invasion of UkraineEconoTimes.com – Feb 28 2023 06:04
How Ukraine war has turned Africa into a geopolitical battleground for China, Russia and USSouth China Morning Post – Feb 26 2023 14:36
China calls for end of sanctions against Russia, and ceasefire in UkraineUnion Leader – Feb 24 2023 13:42
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