Weekly Update: 04 May 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.
Russian hackers use WinRAR to wipe Ukraine state agency’s dataBleepingComputer.com – May 03 2023 20:41
Swedish and Ukrainian Organizations Attacked by NoNameThe Cyber Express – May 03 2023 12:38
APT28 Targets Ukrainian Government Entities with Fake “Windows Update” EmailsThe Hacker News – May 01 2023 08:52
Ukraine, Western supply chains facing Russian ransomware threatsSC Magazine US – Apr 28 2023 01:37
Pro-Russian hacktivism isn’t real, top Ukrainian cyber official saysCyberscoop – News – Apr 27 2023 21:50
Russian Bitcoin Wallets Allegedly Exposed by Apparent HackerCoinDesk – Apr 27 2023 16:28
Sanctions
Sanctions by governments, consequences, and counter-sanctions from the Russian government.
International Cycling Union clears Russia, Belarus for int’l tournamentsTASS ENGLISH – May 03 2023 16:26
Nikita Mazepin: Russian driver begins High Court bid to get sanctions liftedBBC – May 03 2023 14:33
New Zealand to increase support for Ukraine, expand sanctions against RussiaUkrinform – May 03 2023 10:10
Russian spy network smuggles sensitive EU tech despite sanctionsFT.com – World – May 03 2023 04:00
The Bulgarian government opens an inquiry on the sanctions against RussiaInsight News Media – May 01 2023 09:39
The sanctions net around Russia is tightening — but there is scope to do moreFinancial Times – UK Homepage – Apr 30 2023 13:00
Spain seeks tougher EU checks on energy imports to ensure Russian sanctions upheldReuters – Apr 28 2023 15:18
Brussels eyes export curbs to close Russian sanctions loopholeFT.com – World – Apr 28 2023 12:09
US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americansthehill – Twitter – Apr 28 2023 02:16
EU Asks Uzbekistan Not to Help Russia Circumvent Sanctions – EnvoyUrduPoint.com – Apr 27 2023 18:27
Affected Sectors
Notable discussion, actions taken, and impact on global industry.
Keeping the lights on: The EU’s energy relationships since Russia’s invasion of UkraineEuropean Council on Foreign Relations – May 04 2023 10:13
Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone attackBBC – May 03 2023 16:31
GRAINS-Wheat rallies as tensions rise between Russia, UkraineReuters – May 03 2023 16:28
Ukraine Grain Deal Talks Set as Russia Threatens to Exit PactBloomberg – May 03 2023 11:32
Ukraine war: More than 20,000 Russian troops killed since December, US saysBBC – May 02 2023 01:25
Russia blames Ukraine for burning oil tanks supplying Black Sea fleetPledge Times – Apr 29 2023 20:05
Russia and West wrestle over energy assets amid Ukraine invasionReuters – Apr 28 2023 11:33
Russian forces try to cut key supply routes in fighting around BakhmutNational Post – Apr 27 2023 23:09
Denmark’s Armed Forces confirm Russian ship was seen near the site of Nord Stream explosionUkrayinska Pravda – Apr 27 2023 19:33
How Russia has heavily fortified swathes of UkraineReuters – Apr 27 2023 06:23
Russia-China Relations
Notable discussion and actions taken by China.
India to talk with China, Russia before Central Asia meetingThe Independent – May 04 2023 10:20
India’s oil imports from Russia seen peaking in May amid China competitionEconomic Times – May 04 2023 01:21
China says its stand on Ukraine war ‘has not changed’ after UN voteSouth China Morning Post – News – May 04 2023 01:00
The U.S. warms to a role for China in resolving the Ukraine warWashington Post – May 03 2023 22:28
China and India pass UN resolution referencing Russia’s ‘aggression’ against UkraineExBulletin – May 03 2023 11:11
Russia Nears Economic Milestone of Buying Yuan Soon as Sanctions, Oil-Cap Hit EasesBloomberg – May 02 2023 00:19
US keen to use Australia vs China like it uses Ukraine vs RussiaManila Times – Apr 28 2023 15:55
Chinese banks seize on Russia, oil trade to internationalise yuanReuters – Apr 28 2023 04:10
Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine after Ukraine and China leaders’ phone callABC Online – Apr 28 2023 02:29
Analysis: China’s Ukraine plan mixes peace, self-interestABC News – Apr 27 2023 11:52
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