Economy
Energy
Gazprom Pushes Ahead With Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Designs Despite Uncertainty From China
Moscow has hinted at positive developments for the pipeline in recent months despite a lack of public statements on the project from Beijing and Chinese firms.
Nov. 17, 2025
France
EXPLAINED: Why France’s SAMP/T Could Be Ukraine’s Air-Defense Game Changer
Five things you might not have known about the SAMP/T Air Defense System, which Ukraine may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Nov. 17, 2025
Italy
OPINION: Courage, Curiosity, Collaboration: What Web Summit 2025 Revealed
A report on this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon from Elise Quevedo.
Nov. 17, 2025
IMF
Ukraine Opens Negotiations for New IMF Loan as War Pressures Mount
The IMF mission led by Gavin Gray has started discussions in Kyiv on a new Extended Fund Facility to support Ukraine “amidst continued exceptionally high uncertainty.”
Updated: Nov. 17, 2025
Energy
Russia’s Fossil Fuel Exports Hit a New Low
Russia’s fossil fuel exports fell in October to their lowest level since the full-scale invasion, with further declines expected due to sanctions and Ukrainian attacks.
Nov. 16, 2025
Ukraine
IFC and EBRD Invest $50 Million in Rebuild Ukraine Fund to Drive Economic Recovery
The fund aims to deploy a total of $250 million across sectors critical to Ukraine’s wartime resilience and postwar recovery, including consumer retail, healthcare and financial services.
Nov. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Power One Secures €22.3 Million EBRD Loan for Decentralized Generation Rollout
The lender said that the funding would support Ukraine amid Russia’s campaign of destruction on its energy facilities, describing the initiative as “urgently needed to preserve the power system.”
Nov. 15, 2025
US
Citigroup Shares Rise After Putin Approves Sale of Citibank Russia
Citigroup’s stock climbed after Vladimir Putin authorized Renaissance Capital to acquire 100% of Citibank’s Russian subsidiary, a deal requiring special approval under Moscow’s restrictions.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine and US Select Investment Advisor for Mineral Deal Reconstruction Fund
Ukraine and the US appoint Alvarez & Marsal as Investment Advisor to the joint Reconstruction Fund under the mineral deal.
Nov. 14, 2025
US
Ukraine’s Strikes Take 20% of Russia’s Oil Refining Offline, but Output Falls Only 3-6%
Ukrainian drones and missiles disabled 20% of Russia’s refinery capacity in recent attacks, but Moscow limited losses to a 6% drop by activating idle units at other plants.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
IMF Questions Ukraine’s Additional Spending as New Loan Talks Begin
IMF warns Ukraine over additional spending, self-employed exemptions, and free rail travel as Kyiv seeks a new $8 billion loan amid ongoing war.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
EU Sends $6.8 Billion to Ukraine: Final ERA Tranche and Ukraine Facility Loan
Ukraine receives $4.75 billion via ERA, backed by interest from frozen Russian assets, and $2.1 billion through the Ukraine Facility, supporting reforms, defense, and recovery.
Nov. 14, 2025
Naftogaz Signs €127 Million Grant Agreement With European Investment Bank to Buy Gas for Winter
Naftogaz of Ukraine signed a €127 million EU-funded grant with the EIB to purchase natural gas as the country battles for a stable gas supply amid devastating Russian attacks.
Nov. 13, 2025
KSE Russian Oil Tracker: Russia’s Oil Revenues Decline, Crude Trades Above Price Cap
Russia’s oil revenues fell as drone strikes cut refinery runs, crude exports rose, and weak sanctions enforcement let more tankers load. KSE data shows Russia trading above the crude price cap.
Nov. 13, 2025
Russia’s Mounting Fiscal Troubles Give Ukraine’s Allies a Chance to Tighten Sanctions, KSE Report Finds
Russia’s oil income fell to $13.4B in October. Western allies could tighten sanctions on oil trading, tanker insurance, and the National Wealth Fund to strain Moscow’s war financing.
Nov. 12, 2025
Economy
Ukraine’s October Inflation Eases Despite NBU Warning of Potential Rise
Annual inflation in October eased slightly, offering some relief despite previous central bank concerns as Russia’s renewed attacks continue to pose pro-inflation risks.
Nov. 11, 2025
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