Economy
Russia
Russia’s Crude Shipments Fall as Global Buyers Step Back After US Sanctions
India, China and Turkey sweep up some 95% of Russia’s seaborne crude exports, so any significant or long-term pull-back in their purchases could devastate Moscow’s economy.
Nov. 4, 2025
Europe
EU Approves 5th Ukraine Facility Payment of €1.8 Billion to Kyiv
The EU has approved a fifth €1.8 billion ($2.1 billion) payment to Ukraine under its €50 billion Ukraine Facility, releasing previously withheld funds after Kyiv met key reform benchmarks.
Nov. 4, 2025
Russia
Mazda Becomes First Foreign Carmaker to Lose Control of Its Russian Joint Venture
Mazda has lost the right to buy back its 50% stake in a Russian joint venture after missing the option deadline, according to the company that acquired the shares.
Nov. 4, 2025
Europe
Ukrainians Stop Following Euro-Buying Trend Despite US Uncertainty
Ukrainians kept their euro demand steady in Q3 2025, matching last year’s levels despite ongoing US uncertainty, the NBU’s 2025 October Inflation report says.
Nov. 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Targets Ukrainian Snack Giant in Overnight Drone Strike
A Russian “Shahed” drone hit a Star Brands warehouse in Pavlohrad, destroying food supplies worth millions. It’s the second strike this year on one of Ukraine’s largest snack producers.
Nov. 4, 2025
Ukraine
EU Expected to Approve €1.35 Billion Funding for Ukraine and €600 Million in Previously Withheld Funds
According to Ukrainska Pravda, Brussels is ready to release funds that had previously been blocked over anti-corruption reforms – but also has concerns in other areas.
Nov. 3, 2025
Turkey
Russia’s Oil Buyers Retreat as Sanctions Bite
Moscow’s crude oil exports are under growing pressure as major importers in China and Turkey reduce purchases following the latest round of Western sanctions.
Nov. 3, 2025
Technology
OPINION: AI then AGI
AI’s potential to encourage harm is not confined to mental health risks. Another problem is that the number of deepfakes – AI-generated photos, audio, and video – is exploding online.
Nov. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Entire Donetsk Region Hit by Blackout After Continual Russian Strikes
The region, once the core of Ukraine’s industrial heartland, remains one of the Kremlin’s key objectives, and Kyiv has warned of a difficult fight to defend it over the winter.
Nov. 2, 2025
Economy
NBU Sees Lack of Unified Inflation Expectations Among Ukrainians
Ukraine’s central bank keeps rate unchanged, while inflation expectations are uneven and pro-inflationary risks are rising. Economists continue to debate on the matter.
Nov. 2, 2025
Energy
Russia Faces Sharp Drop in Fuel Exports Amid Sanctions, Refinery Outages
President Zelensky warned on Monday that Moscow’s oil industry would “pay even more” for the war, hinting at future attacks as US sanctions began to bite, Bloomberg reports.
Oct. 31, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Gas Imports Surge Over 19-Fold After Russian Attacks Hit Domestic Production
Ukraine expanded gas imports in the first half of 2025 by sourcing from 14 countries after a lapse in domestic production due to devastating Russian attacks.
Oct. 30, 2025
EU
ICU Macro Insight: EU Reparations Loan Could Anchor Ukraine’s Stability Amid War-Time Pressures
ICU forecasts Ukraine’s GDP growth at 2.5% in 2025, warning that without the proposed EU reparations loan, fiscal stability and FX control could face strain amid a deep current-account deficit.
Oct. 30, 2025
Ukraine
Dragon Capital Lowers Ukraine’s 2025–2026 Growth Forecast as Russia Ends Energy Truce
Dragon Capital revised Ukraine’s GDP forecast down to 1.7% in 2025 and 1% in 2026 after Russia resumed energy attacks, while the EU’s planned “reparation loan” could boost reserves to $50B.
Oct. 30, 2025
Economy
Ukraine’s War Budget Shortfall Nears $53 Billion as Defense Costs Soar, KSE Report Finds
Ukraine’s 2025–2028 budget gap may hit $53B, nearly double July’s estimate, KSE warns. The think tank urges swift IMF and EU aid as rising defense costs threaten Ukraine’s financial stability.
Oct. 30, 2025
Energy
Former Ukrenergo Chief Accused of Fraud to Remain in Pre-Trial Detention Until Christmas, Court Rules
Volodymyr Kudrytsky’s bail was set at over 13 million hryvnia, marking a victory for the State Bureau of Investigation. However, the decision sparked accusations that his prosecution may be political.
Oct. 29, 2025
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