Weekly Update: 16 February 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.
Fog of war: how the Ukraine conflict transformed the cyber threat landscapeThe Official Google Blog – Feb 16 2023 09:00
Russian mercenary chief says he is also behind global information warWashington Post – Feb 16 2023 07:08
Security Service of Ukraine and NATO Allies potentially targeted by Russian State-Sponsored Threat ActorEclecticIQ Blog – Feb 14 2023 10:01
The Lessons From Cyberwar, Cyber-in-War and UkraineSecurityWeek RSS Feed – Feb 13 2023 15:00
Russian Government evaluates the immunity to hackers acting in the interests of RussiaSecurity Affairs – Feb 12 2023 16:27
Russia’s cyberattacks against Ukraine decreased: is cyber war coming to an end?CyberNews – Security – Feb 10 2023 12:52
Data leak suggests crackdown on anti-war social media posts by Russia’s telecom regulatorMedium.com – Feb 09 2023 21:46
Russia’s cyberattacks aimed at ‘destabilizing’ Moldova, PM saysThe Record by Recorded Future – Feb 09 2023 20:54
Poland, Lithuania and UK warn of data-collection scam against Ukrainian refugeesThe Record by Recorded Future – Feb 09 2023 15:42
Sanctions
Sanctions by governments, consequences, and counter-sanctions from the Russian government.
Sanctions on Russian oil are having the ‘intended effect,’ IEA saysCNBC – Feb 16 2023 09:54
PMs of Ukraine, Sweden discuss increasing sanctions pressure on RussiaUkrinform – Feb 15 2023 18:15
Government sanctions more Iranian officials over support for Russia’s warstuff.co.nz – Feb 15 2023 04:57
EU seeks new Russia sanctions package, targets Iran’s dronesMyNorthwest – Feb 14 2023 22:10
Russian banks and exports set to be hit in new EU sanctionsPolitico.eu – Feb 13 2023 10:39
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 200 individuals associated with RussiaTimes of India – Feb 13 2023 09:29
Zelensky: Sanctions against Russia’s nuclear industry must become part of global sanctionsInterfax-Ukraine – Feb 13 2023 08:30
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister announces new sanctions against Russia by 24 FebruaryUkrayinska Pravda – Feb 12 2023 23:51
Szijarto: Hungary is against the sanctions against Russia, they did not bring peace in UkraineTek Deeps – Feb 12 2023 16:07
Bulgaria President Resists Sanctions on Russian Fuel, Aid to UkraineBalkanInsight – Feb 09 2023 14:46
Affected Sectors
Notable discussion, actions taken, and impact on global industry.
Iran Sees Ukraine War As Marketing Opportunity For Drones It Denies Supplying RussiaForbes.com – Feb 16 2023 12:03
Ukraine admitted into UN fund that supports small farmersABC News – Feb 15 2023 14:23
Washington pushes for harsher action against banks with Russia tiesJapan Times – Feb 15 2023 12:59
6,000 Ukrainian Children Held For “Political Re-Education” In Russia: ReportNDTV – Feb 14 2023 22:00
Ukraine sees fertiliser shortage, worries on possible harvest dropReuters – Feb 14 2023 14:33
Explainer-Can Ukraine’s grain corridor ease the global food crisis?Reuters – Feb 14 2023 13:25
Russia’s Grip on Nuclear-Power Trade Is Only Getting StrongerBloomberg – Feb 14 2023 12:03
Russia Did Most Oil Drilling in Decade Even as Sanctions HitBloomberg – Feb 14 2023 06:00
Markets Wheat Near Two-Month High on Fears War in Ukraine Will IntensifyBloomberg – Feb 14 2023 05:01
Russia is building a 200-kilometer water pipeline to Donbass in UkrainePledge Times – Feb 13 2023 02:59
Russia-China Relations
Notable discussion and actions taken by China.
Khodorkovsky warns West of war with China if Russia wins in UkraineWashington Post – Feb 15 2023 16:23
China’s state-owned refiners resume Russian Urals crude importsReuters – Feb 15 2023 04:08
SA forges ahead with Russia, China naval exercise despite widespread condemnationNews24 – Feb 15 2023 03:57
Russia Empowers China by Dumping Euros for YuanEpoch Times – Feb 14 2023 18:36
Ukraine at One Year: Has China supported Russia?Stimson Center – Feb 13 2023 17:09
Russian rail freight transport destinations shift from Europe to ChinaSilkroute News – Feb 13 2023 16:12
Wang Yi state China’s case in Moscow and Munich as Ukraine war enters 2nd yearSouth China Morning Post – Feb 13 2023 14:06
Slowly but surely Russia is becoming a vassal state of ChinaThe Sunday Guardian Live – Feb 11 2023 20:43
Russia picks up China BRI projects in ASEAN energy generationSilkroute News – Feb 10 2023 10:40
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