Economy
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Silpo Plans Limited 24/7 Openings Despite Curfew
Ukraine’s Silpo supermarket chain said it will keep two Kyiv stores open 24/7 at the request of the economy ministry, as the capital faces a brewing humanitarian crisis from heating and power outages.
Jan. 30, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Drone Troops Claim Big Russian Kill Scores, Announce Expansion Plans for 2026
Ukrainian military stats say four out of five Russian military targets destroyed or damaged in combat in 2025 were taken out by a drone.
Jan. 28, 2026
Russia
Russia Moves to Give FSB Sweeping Powers to Shut Down All Communications
The amendments, due to be considered by the State Duma on Jan. 27, would authorize the FSB to turn off not only mobile internet, but also fixed-line internet and “any other means of communication.”
Jan. 27, 2026
Ruble
Russia’s Largest Private Oil Company Demands a Bailout
Lukoil is petitioning the Russian government to change its tax rules because the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine has sent global prices per barrel plummeting. Foreign buyers have been sniffing for a deal.
Jan. 27, 2026
OPINION: Trade Tumult
Trump’s reciprocity doctrine recasts global trade as economic combat, forcing allies, rivals, and middle powers to navigate a world where tariffs are weapons and loyalty matters.
Jan. 26, 2026
Energy
EU Backs Phased Ban on Russian Gas, Eyes Full Cutoff by 2027
EU countries will be required to verify the origin of imported gas and submit national diversification plans by March 1, 2026, aimed at replacing Russian supplies with alternatives.
Jan. 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian FPV Drones Hunt Children in Southern Ukraine, Sending Four to Hospital
In some Ukrainian towns and cities, it’s not safe to walk the streets because of the Russian drones.
Jan. 26, 2026
Germany
German Company to Provide AI-Powered Robotic Kitchens to Ukrainian Troops
The kitchens are fully autonomous and can handle everything from picking ingredients to cooking, serving, and cleaning.
Jan. 26, 2026
Europe
‘We’re in the Top Tier Now’: Poland Sees No Need to Ditch Złoty for Euro as Economy Booms
Andrzej Domański told the Financial Times that Poland’s economic growth shows it is better served by retaining the złoty for now.
Jan. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv: 1,676 Buildings Remain Without Heating, Nearly a Million Without Power
Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said Russia’s Saturday attack once again cut heating to nearly 6,000 buildings, while crews managed to restore service to over 1,600 buildings overnight.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2026
Russia
In 2026, the Russian Economy Is in Big Trouble
Russia’s economy isn’t collapsing in 2026, but it is weakening fast: war-driven growth is fading, sanctions are biting harder, reserves are shrinking, and everyday life is growing more uncertain
Jan. 23, 2026
Propaganda
Russians Freeze From Negligence While Kyiv Freezes From War
In Alchevsk, two decades on from the great winter heating crisis of 2006, residents have been plunged back into cold and darkness – this time by the incompetence of Russian occupation authorities.
Jan. 22, 2026
Russia
France Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Oil Tanker in Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron said the country’s navy boarded an oil tanker suspected of ferrying Russian oil on Thursday as Kyiv calls for more actions to curb Moscow’s oil revenue.
Jan. 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Puts 2025 GDP Growth at 2.2%, Think Tank Sees Slower Pace
Kyiv’s Economy Ministry reported 2.2% GDP growth in 2025, while IER revised its estimate to 1.8%, pointing to continued expansion but mounting pressure from war-related shocks.
Jan. 22, 2026
Ukraine
Preply Becomes Ukraine’s New Unicorn After $150M Funding Round
Ukrainian language-learning platform Preply raised $150 million in a Series D led by WestCap, doubling its valuation to $1.2 billion and making it Ukraine’s newest tech unicorn.
Jan. 21, 2026
Economy
Dragon Capital’s Rebuild Ukraine Fund Begins Investing After First Close
Dragon Capital has completed the first close of its Rebuild Ukraine Fund, unlocking new private equity investments in Ukrainian small and medium-sized businesses amid the war.
Jan. 21, 2026
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