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Is this really the end of Russia’s gas influence? We examine the implications for Ukraine, Russia and Europe of Ukraine’s decision to halt to the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
2d ago
Ukraine
21% of Ukrainians would like to emigrate if borders reopened, mainly due to lack of opportunities and wartime dangers, with the highest desire among youth and residents of eastern regions.
Jan. 22
US
US companies are skirting sanctions meant to cripple Russia’s economy. Despite stringent laws, enforcement struggles persist, leaving gaps for evasion that enable Moscow to wage war in Ukraine.
Jan. 22
Biden
For almost three years, Moscow has managed to weather economic setbacks imposed by the US and its Western allies, but now the Kremlin’s war machine is showing signs of implosion.
Jan. 18
War in Ukraine
The coal from Pokrovsk helped produce 65% of Ukrainian steel, but it will now be imported from Metinvest factories in the US.
Jan. 16
Russia
Russia forces banks to provide loans to military companies working for the war against Ukraine – their volume has become so huge that its central bank can’t cover the system risk.
Jan. 15
Ukraine
Consumer inflation accelerated further to 12.0% in December, beating expectations. Demand for bonds fade, and reserves increase by 8%. Weekly Insight for Jan. 13
Jan. 14
Ukraine
Ukraine’s largest telecom company and mobile operator Kyivstar signed a memorandum that starts preparations for the company’s IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Jan. 14
US
Philip Morris International led the list, paying $220 million, followed by PepsiCo ($135 million), Mars ($99 million), and others such as Procter & Gamble, Mondelez, Citigroup, and Cargill.
Jan. 13
G7
The EU has allocated the first tranche of lending backed by frozen Russian assets, marking a historical first step in Russia paying for its invasion of Ukraine.
Jan. 11
Ukraine
Kyiv plans to build 30,000 long-range drones and 3,000 of its own cruise missiles and drone-missiles.
Jan. 7
Business
The Institute for Economic Research has published its first estimation of how well Ukraine’s economy did in 2024.
Jan. 5
Patriot
Ukraine’s leading steel company and pipe producer has added military production to its outputs.
Jan. 4
EU
The global fintech company and a digital bank has announced that its beta-testing on Ukraine’s market to possibly launch operations.
Jan. 4
Business
Ukrainian enterprises have been working hard in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion, keeping the economy resilient despite some prominent emerging concerns.
Jan. 4
Russia
Oil from two damaged Russian tankers, allegedly part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of sanction-busting ships, has spilled into the waters off Crimea, causing environmental damage to miles of coastline.
Jan. 3
US companies are skirting sanctions meant to cripple Russia’s economy. Despite stringent laws, enforcement struggles persist, leaving gaps for evasion that enable Moscow to wage war in Ukraine.
Jan. 22