Ukraine
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Cyber attack against Ukraine being prepped: US tech firm
Cisco said that at least 500,000 devices had been hijacked by malicious software dubbed VPNFilter.
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Global cyber attack seems intent on havoc in Ukraine, not extortion
Hackers affiliated with Vladimir Putin’s regime suspected; no direct evidence tying Russia to the attack.
Trudeau signs Canada-Ukraine free-trade agreement
Ukrainian officials hopeful agreement it will spark an influx of Canadian investment for their country’s struggling economy.
Canada suffers blowback from economic sanctions against Russia
Finance Minister Joe Oliver said he continues to support actions taken by US, Europe.
Dorel expects higher US dollar to strain profits
Manufacturer says it is feeling pressure because most of its profits come from outside North America.
German economic expectations collapse over conflict concerns
GfK institute survey suffers largest-ever decline in August over conflicts in Iraq, Israel and Ukraine.
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Obama hints at gas exports with push for EU free trade
Points to the Ukraine and a need to reinforce energy security in Europe.
Shell, Ukraine sign 50 year natural gas agreement
Investment in the 50-50 partnership between Shell and Nadra Yuzivska LLC may reach $10 billion.
