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Russia-Ukraine war

Ringgit falls as US and Russia hold talks on ending war in Ukraine

At 6pm, the ringgit depreciated to 4.4440/4480 versus the greenback, traded lower against major currencies

Don’t talk to Putin: Ukraine envoy says democratic countries like Malaysia should avoid Russia ties

Denys Mykhailiuk says if Malaysia truly seeks peace in Ukraine, Putrajaya must isolate Putin and cease cooperation with Russia altogether

US bans sale of Russian firm Kaspersky’s software over national security risks

Washington’s Commerce Dept says Moscow has ‘capability and intent’ to exploit Russian companies to ‘collect and weaponise’ sensitive US info

Only one hostile nation in BRICS: Ukraine envoy

Ambassador says relations with Malaysia unaffected despite Russia being part of bloc

Jatronics just a trading company, not semiconductor manufacturer: Miti

Firm is under scrutiny for its alleged supply of electronics to Russia for use in weapons production, based on its inclusion in a US sanctions list

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