Ukraine says there is evidence that last Friday’s cyberattack on 70 government websites was likely Executed by Russia.

Cyberattacks amid fears Moscow may be planning military action against the country after security talks with the U.S. and NATO lose.

“At the moment we can say that all the evidence points to Russia being behind this attack,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation said in a statement yesterday.But Kiev said the investigation was still ongoing and had not been formally blamed attack to Russia.

Stop Blaming Moscow, Jack Sullivan, National Security Advisor we “I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up on Russia,” President Joe Biden said.

Separately, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council said over the weekend that it suspected a hacking group linked to Belarus’s intelligence services carried out the attack — a sign that Russia could have used its allies to create plausible denials of its involvement.

Belarus’ authoritarian government, which took the lead in reconciling with Moscow after mass protests in the summer of 2020, has yet to comment on the allegations.

Ukraine’s Western allies warn that cyberattacks could be prelude to further military aggression after Moscow buildup 100,000 soldiers near the border in recent months.

Five more stories in the news

1. JPMorgan plans ‘staggering’ $12 billion in tech spending The largest bank on Wall Street said it plans to significantly increase spending on technology and talent to bolster its competitive position. But the forecast sparked investor concern Regarding 2022 Bank of America earnings.

2. FBI finds hostage taker at Texas synagogue The gunman who captured four worshippers on Saturday was 44-year-old British citizen. exist”tense hostage situationNear Dallas, an armed man interrupted a religious service being broadcast live on Facebook. The hostage was killed by shooting.

3. Electric car sales in Europe surpass diesel models Electric car sales in Europe take a hit thanks to generous government subsidies and tough emissions regulations record growth. More than 20% of new cars sold in 18 European markets are powered by batteries, while diesel vehicles account for less than 19% of total sales.

4. Supply chain constraints may peak in 2021 Supply chain pressures remain well above pre-pandemic levels, but there are signs that global trade relations may begin normalize this year — even as many countries face rising cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant and persistently high inflation.

5. Novak Djokovic to leave Australia after losing visa battle unvaccinated tennis star left the country For Dubai, after a unanimous decision by judges to uphold the government’s decision to cancel his visa. Novak Djokovic, who has won the title nine times, said he was “very disappointed” and will not be able to play at the Australian Open.

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coronavirus digest

• within the globe, Companies struggle with how to handle issues worker vaccinations.

• Managers in a Pandemic Time worthy of our sympathy,according to foot‘s editorial board.

• coronavirus disease admission hit an all-time high we But some patients sought treatment for reasons unrelated to the virus.

• ChinaZero Covid policy risk leads to greater destruction For manufacturers and supply chains, than in the early waves of the pandemic. However, the country’s trade surplus soars to $676 billion in 2021, highest level record on file.

• Hongkong There is no “timetable” for promotion strict restrictions This year on international borders.Hong Kong’s zero Covid-19 policy is threatening Hong Kong’s place in the world.

the day ahead

Economic data China releases quarterly GDP data for the fourth quarter of 2021. What can we expect from China’s new economic data?here it is 5 things to see Before Xi Jinping pushed for a third term.

EU elections European Parliament elects its new president, after death David Sassoli last week.He is likely to succeed Roberta Messora, Malta MEP.

Australian Open first grand slam tennis tournament The start of the year is in Melbourne.

Martin Luther King Day financial markets are closure in the US today.

what are we still reading

Wall Street Problems in Washington An outcry within the U.S. Congress over investments by public officials has raised questions about unfair market opportunities and prompted lawmakers to ban aggressive investing. Who among the strong should be allowed to trade?

Afghanistan’s currency crisis puts millions at risk of starvation The Afghani has fallen nearly 25 percent against the dollar since the Taliban took power in August.Currency devaluation spurred the country economic collapse and humanitarian crises, more than Half the population faces food insecurity.

Chinese Food: The Beginning of a New Ice Age? As China’s extreme lockdown drags on, parts of the country experience shortage of food. Frozen products may be the best way for governments to achieve . greater food security.

“What if the Bank of Japan blinks?” Until last week, yen trading reflected expectations that the BOJ was unlikely to make any major changes.but underlying inflation is spreading in the country, showing that even Japan is not immune to global trends.

Venezuela’s environmental crisis With the economy collapsing and oil revenues dwindling, the Maduro regime has looked elsewhere for cash.That’s how it started in Venezuela develop the country’s natural resources, while an ecological catastrophe is now threatening parts of the Amazon.

travel

Where to find sun, sand and solitude in 2022?From Rajasthan to southern Mongolia, here are the Five Fabulous Desert Escapes.