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Ukraine
‘They Grabbed my Phone and Ran’: Ex-Ukrenergo CEO Denounces ‘Absurd’ Raids
Ukraine’s ex-Ukrenergo CEO Kudrytskyi called the raids “absurd” and politically motivated, denied wrongdoing and urged broader reforms of law enforcement.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves 2026 State Budget Draft in First Reading
Ukraine’s parliamentary Budget Committee is calling for more funds for defense, education and demining, while pledging to keep the deficit under control.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Law Enforcement Raids Former Ukrenergo CEO Kudrytskyi’s Home
Ukraine’s law enforcement raided former Ukrenergo CEO Kudrytskyi’s home over alleged embezzlement and abuse of office; multiple criminal cases are ongoing.
Oct. 21, 2025
Europe
Trump White House Reportedly Against EU ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The EU loan could be worth over $100 billion to Ukraine – if it happens. Trump’s opposition to the plan follows a two-hour call initiated by Putin one day before the Zelensky meeting on Friday.
Oct. 20, 2025
Economy
The 11th Kyiv International Economic Forum: Ukraine 2.0 – The Power of People Held in Kyiv
Throughout the day, participants engaged in 15 panel discussions featuring over 100 speakers from Ukraine and abroad.
Oct. 18, 2025
IMF
IMF: Ukraine Growth Forecast ‘Dented’ By Ongoing War, Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
IMF projections note that Russian strikes on energy infrastructure continue to have an impact on the economy, although inflation is set to stay fairly stable.
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
IMF: Use of Russian Assets Needs ‘Legal Underpinning’ and Caution
For the proposed reparations loan, the IMF says countries utilizing Russian assets should be cautious about “any implications for the international monetary system.”
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Delegation in US Discusses New IMF Program, Economic Agenda
Ukraine’s delegation met US officials, G7 ministers, and global firms to advance talks on the IMF program, reconstruction funds, energy projects, and frozen Russian asset use.
Oct. 17, 2025
Kremlin Insists Economy Is Stable as Budget Deficit Hits $80B
The Kremlin says Russia’s macroeconomic stability is “absolutely secured,” even as its budget deficit surpasses $80 billion (approximately €70 billion) and oil prices tumble to around $65 per barrel (roughly $1.55 per gallon or €0.38 per liter).
June 23, 2026
