Economy
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Wins Final Appeal Against Russia’s Gazprom Over $1.4B Gas Transit Debt
A Swiss court ruled in favor of Ukraine’s state-owned energy and fuel company Naftogaz Group on Friday, dismissing an appeal by Russian gas giant Gazprom.
March 13, 2026
Russia
‘Big Winner of This Conflict’ – Russia Set for $3-5B Oil Windfall as Hormuz Crisis Lifts Prices
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil prices higher, potentially delivering billions in extra revenues to Russia as demand for its crude surges in India and China.
March 13, 2026
Russian Oil Crisis
Russia Claims Global Economy Needs Its Oil as US Issues Temporary Sanctions Waiver
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said the world was rediscovering the “systemic role” of Russian energy after Washington temporarily authorized sales of Russian oil already at sea.
March 13, 2026
Russia
Wreck of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Found ‘Drifting’ in Mediterranean
Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking the Arctic Metagaz oil tanker on March 3, with Libyan authorities confirming it had been sunk. Now, however, its husk appears to be floating off the Maltese coast.
March 12, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Returns ‘Damaged’ Armored Trucks After Seizing Ukrainian Bank Convoy
Oschadbank said Thursday it had taken receipt of two vehicles and the belongings of the seven Ukrainian nationals detained near Budapest last week. The bank’s assets remain in Hungary.
March 12, 2026
Europe
Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Armored Vehicles, Cash Still in Custody
Hungarian authorities have begun the return of two armored vehicles seized from Ukraine’s Oschadbank, while the cash and gold shipment remains confiscated by government decree.
March 12, 2026
Hungary
EU Commission Says It Is Reviewing NBU Letter on Oschadbank Detention
The EU Commission confirmed it received a letter from NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi urging Brussels to examine Hungary’s actions, adding that the issues raised are now “under review.”
March 12, 2026
Ukraine
February Inflation Rate Increases for First Time in 9 Months
The inflation rate saw an uptick for the first time since May 2025.
Updated: March 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Over 6,000 Foreign Firms Supplying Russia’s War Industry Despite Sanctions
The investigation found that roughly 4,000 companies are registered in China or Hong Kong, while about 300 are based in Turkey, 120 in the United Arab Emirates, and 60 in India.
March 11, 2026
Ukraine
KSE Institute Estimates Ukraine’s Economy Lost $1.7 Trillion Since Start of Full-Scale War
Ukraine’s economy has lost an estimated $1.7 trillion in revenue since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with productive sectors such as trade and industry accounting for the largest share of losses.
March 11, 2026
Russia
India Snaps Up Russian Oil After US Waiver Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had insisted that the “deliberate short-term measure” would “not provide significant financial benefit” to Moscow.
March 10, 2026
Ukraine
‘Kept in Handcuffs for 28 Hours’ – Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Slams Hungary for Torturing Oschadbank Couriers
Hungary’s Counter-Terrorism Centre transported Ukrainians blindfolded and did not provide medical assistance until an employee collapsed, the statement says.
March 10, 2026
Business
OPINION: Ending 12 Years of Regulatory Paralysis in Ukraine’s Lottery Market
After 12 years without effective control, the state has reintroduced licensing, reporting, and accountability — while preparing to open the market to competition.
March 9, 2026
Ukraine
Oschadbank, NBU Demand Return of Seized Cash, Armored Vehicles From Hungary
Oschadbank and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) are demanding that Hungary return $40 million, €35 million, and 9kg of gold held in Budapest after the return of a Ukrainian bank convoy.
March 9, 2026
Energy
Oil Prices Surge to Highest Levels Since Mid-2022
Energy markets are particularly nervous because the crisis is unfolding around the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes.
March 9, 2026
Economy
Private Equity Has Much Work Ahead in Ukraine, Diligent Capital Partners COO Says
Ukraine’s equity funds help entrepreneurs grow where banks can’t invest, Preply and Food4Impact investor Dan Yakub explains to Kyiv Post in an exclusive interview.
Updated: March 9, 2026
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