Polish fighters are not nearing the end of their lives in Ukraine.
We compiled for this story the three most important events of the previous evening and last night in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The US is not warming up to the Polish fighter proposal
The United States rejects Poland’s proposal that Poland hand over its Mig-29 fighter jets to the United States, from where they would continue to be handed over to Ukraine.
Spokesman for the U.S. Department of Defense John Kirby describes Poland ‘s proposal as “unsustainable”.
According to Kirby, Poland’s proposal is too risky because the United States and NATO want to avoid a situation where they would be in direct conflict with Russia.
Poland and other NATO countries with suitable equipment have feared retaliation from Russia if they offer their equipment to Ukraine. It was hoped that the risk of revenge would be reduced if the machines were first handed over to the United States.
Credit rating agency Fitch: Russia’s insolvency close
Russia’s central bank announced late last night that the sale of foreign currency in the country has been suspended until 9 September.
During the ban, Russians will not be able to exchange rubles for foreign currencies in Russian banks. However, citizens are still allowed to exchange foreign currency for rubles.
Credit rating agency Fitch, meanwhile, downgraded Russia’s credit rating to a series of trash at night. According to Fitch, the Russian state is about to become insolvent in the near future.
The big American food giants are leaving Russia
The major American brands McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Starbucks, which have been the subject of consumer criticism and a boycott, have now joined the ranks of companies withdrawing from Russia.
McDonald’s has 850 burger restaurants in Russia, while Starbucks has 130 cafes.
Laura Solanko, a senior adviser to the Bank of Finland, told the day before yesterday that in addition to the reputation damage, many companies are also leaving Russia due to shrinking business.
– Now that the ruble is falling like a stone, the purchasing power of the Russians is dropping, ie Russia is suddenly a much smaller market than two weeks ago.