Tag: sanctions

Russian Involvement in Fishing Negotiations would be “an insult to our Ukrainian friends and partners.”

By theorkneynews on March 7, 2022 • ( 3 Comments )

“to allow the Russian Federation to participate, remotely or in person, in such discussions would be an insult to our Ukrainian friends and partners.” Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands

The Shame of Inaction in a Weary World: #IStandWithUkraine

By theorkneynews on February 26, 2022 • ( 4 Comments )

A vigil is to be held in Orkney at 4pm today, 26th February, on the Green, St Magnus Cathedral. Details here: No War in Ukraine Vigil

Sanctions? Sovcomflot Russia’s Largest Shipping Company

By theorkneynews on February 25, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Sovcomflot’s NS Champion, which also sails under a Liberian flag, left the port of Birkenhead today, 25th February, and is due in at Flotta, Orkney on Tuesday March 1st.