![]() The MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER bottle design features its own biker gang of DEW characters – including a plum and blackberry enjoying the sweetest ride of their life. “And, there is no better partner than Circle K to bring this awesome flavor to life.” “MTN DEW is on a continuous mission to create the best flavors with the best partners, and we know DEW Nation is going to love the delicious flavor twist of blackberry and plum that PURPLE THUNDER brings to our roster,” says Pat O’Toole, chief marketing officer, MTN DEW. bottles and will also be available on fountain. MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER will debut in 20 oz. “Everything from the berry flavor to the design was specially created by MTN DEW and Circle K to provide a unique beverage that is sure to bring a new level of fun and flavor to our customers.” “We are thrilled to offer MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER as an exclusive flavor at Circle K,” said Kevin Lewis, chief marketing officer for Circle K parent company Alimentation Couche-Tard. MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER will only be available at Circle K starting May 4. The Ukrainian Fencing Federation has appealed the decision.CHARLOTTE, N.C.-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Circle K ® announces today the exclusive release of MTN DEW ® Purple Thunder™, a new beverage that combines the mouth-watering flavors of blackberry and plum for the ultimate berry combination. In fencing's rules, shaking an opponent's hand is mandatory and failure to do so results in a 'black card'. She won the bout, but then refused to shake hands with Ms Smirnova, who was competing as a neutral. Ukraine's Olga Kharlan, a four-time Olympic medallist and world champion, was facing Russia's Anna Smirnova at the World Fencing Championships in Milan yesterday. ![]() "We continue to stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian athletes and the Olympic community of Ukraine," it said. The committee added it encourages sports organisers "to handle situations involving Ukrainian and Individual Neutral Athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity". The International Olympic Committee said: "We are aware of the difficult inner conflicts they may have, given the aggression against their country." It follows a row after a Ukrainian fencer was disqualified for refusing to shake her Russian opponent's hand yesterday. ![]() Organisers of the Olympic Games have called for "sensitivity" over how sports bosses handle events involving Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian athletes. Prigozhin's appearance at a Putin-sponsored event is a further demonstration that the rebellious mercenary leader still enjoys the patronage of the president, despite widespread speculation that he had been exiled in Belarus. Looking relaxed in denim jeans, Prigozhin appeared to be engaged with several African leaders, and was probably exploiting the opportunity to promote his Wagner group of mercenaries.Ĭontinued unrest in a number of African states - such as Sudan and Niger - offer opportunities for Wagner to secure valuable contracts. Of particular interest was a surprise appearance at the conference by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group leader. Wagner leader's appearance tells us a lot Putin's offer of free grain represents less than 1% of their requirements. Since the start of the Black Sea Grain Deal, Ukraine has exported over 30 million tonnes of grain to Africa. ![]() In an effort to placate African concerns, President Putin used his opening address to promise free grain to six affected countries.īut his offer of 50,000 tonnes falls well short of the African need. It is no coincidence that only 10 days ago Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Deal and started targeting Ukrainian grain, thus reducing global supply and increasing grain prices.įor the West, the main impact might be a modest increase in bread prices, but for the world's poorest countries the impact will be devastating.Īfrican nations are likely to be the hardest hit. Last year 43 African nations were represented at the conference however, this year only 17 are attending. Russia is hosting the annual two-day Russia-Africa Conference in St Petersburg. ![]()
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