Quick update on the impact the Russian-Ukranian war has had so far:
Germany, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Poland, Norway, Spain, and Sweden have all announced defense budget increases.
Seven European nations have increased defense budgets in one month.
Spanish government to increase defence budget – EURACTIV.com
More than 450 companies have either left Russia, scaled back, or stopped investing:
Over 400 Companies Have Withdrawn from Russia—But Some Remain | Yale School of Management
French giant Total will stop buying Russian oil: French energy giant Total to stop buying Russian oil - CBS News
As mentioned previously both Sweden and Finland polls show that for the first time in history there is now a majority supporting NATO membership in both countries. Finland has had 3 polls since the invasion in February, and all indicate around 60% in favor, increasing to around 70% if Sweden decides to join. I have so far seen only one poll from Sweden -- not sure if I missed the others, or if for some reason Sweden has not conducted any more polls.
Slightly OT, but Vietnam Airlines will stop flight to Russia on 25 March, to "review procedures and regulations related to aircraft insurance and flight operations to Russia." Not sure what this actually means. Vietnam Airlines suspends flights to Moscow as Ukraine fighting intensifies - VnExpress International
Thailand is having problems sending fruit and vegetables to Russia, since the freight companies relied on leased planes from companies affected by sanctions: Thailand’s export of fruit and vegetables to Russia grounded by sanctions | Inquirer News
Germany, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Poland, Norway, Spain, and Sweden have all announced defense budget increases.
Seven European nations have increased defense budgets in one month.
Spanish government to increase defence budget – EURACTIV.com
More than 450 companies have either left Russia, scaled back, or stopped investing:
Over 400 Companies Have Withdrawn from Russia—But Some Remain | Yale School of Management
French giant Total will stop buying Russian oil: French energy giant Total to stop buying Russian oil - CBS News
As mentioned previously both Sweden and Finland polls show that for the first time in history there is now a majority supporting NATO membership in both countries. Finland has had 3 polls since the invasion in February, and all indicate around 60% in favor, increasing to around 70% if Sweden decides to join. I have so far seen only one poll from Sweden -- not sure if I missed the others, or if for some reason Sweden has not conducted any more polls.
Slightly OT, but Vietnam Airlines will stop flight to Russia on 25 March, to "review procedures and regulations related to aircraft insurance and flight operations to Russia." Not sure what this actually means. Vietnam Airlines suspends flights to Moscow as Ukraine fighting intensifies - VnExpress International
Thailand is having problems sending fruit and vegetables to Russia, since the freight companies relied on leased planes from companies affected by sanctions: Thailand’s export of fruit and vegetables to Russia grounded by sanctions | Inquirer News