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Putin
Putin Bringing Russia’s Economic Elite to High-Stakes China Visit
Vladimir Putin’s delegation to China will include some of Russia’s most powerful business and state finance figures, according to Kremlin officials.
May 18, 2026
Europe
Hungary Cancels Deportation Orders Against Oschadbank Staff
Hungary canceled deportation orders and Schengen bans imposed on seven employees of Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank following a legal challenge.
May 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Faces Latent Banking Crisis as Bad Assets Breach Critical 10% Threshold
A report from a prominent pro-Kremlin economic think tank reveals that Russia’s banking sector has breached a critical 10% threshold for toxic assets, triggering a hidden systemic crisis.
May 17, 2026
US
Trump Says China Agrees to Buy 200 Boeing Aircraft
Trump said China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, marking a major deal as the US seeks to boost trade ties with Beijing.
May 14, 2026
Economy
Ukraine's Business Recovery Index Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023 as Orders Collapse
Order portfolios hit a record low and uncertainty surged in April, though production and exports offered a rare bright spot for Ukrainian industry.
May 14, 2026
US
US Renews $100 Million Aid Offer to Cuba Amid Tensions
The US renewed a $100 million aid offer to Cuba as tensions rise over sanctions and Havana rejects Washington’s claims.
May 13, 2026
Russia
The Secret Reason Russian Banks Are About to Fail
Behind the facade of a strong ruble, the Russian economy is quietly facing a massive liquidity crisis.
May 13, 2026
US
Cost of US Conflict With Iran Nears $29 Billion, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon said the cost of the US conflict with Iran has climbed to nearly $29 billion, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers.
May 12, 2026
OPINION: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Russia is losing more than economic and human resources in this war. It is also losing sight of victory and running out of ideas about how to make Ukraine suffer.
June 22, 2026
