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Economy
European Investment Bank to Plow $2.2 Billion Into Recovery Projects in Ukraine
The European Investment Bank will allocate $2.2 billion for energy, transport and municipal infrastructure, damaged by Russia’s war.
March 9, 2025
Energy
Foreign Businesses in Russia Lost $167 Billion – Assets Redirected to Kremlin
The energy sector suffered the biggest financial losses and many companies sold their businesses at a discount rate of up to 90-100%.
March 8, 2025
US
US Chamber Head in Russia Talks Sanctions Relief with Russian Business Leaders
As Trump’s administration signaled resumption of normal business relations and undoing of sanctions, foreign investors in Russia are already holding talks to lift restrictions.
March 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Central Bank Ups Key Rate by Another 1% as Salary Inflation Puts Pressure on Prices
Ukrainian officials say the country has sufficient reserves to cope with both internal inflation and the external political turmoil surrounding peace talks.
March 6, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Gas Sector Takes One-Two Punch: Export Ban, Criminal Investigations
Gas production in Ukraine has decreased by 3.5% – down to 19.1 billion cubic meters with Ukrainian oligarchs’ companies suffering the biggest losses during full-scale war.
March 5, 2025
Economy
Ukraine’s Stocks Falling Due to Dispute With US
Stocks of the biggest Ukrainian companies continue to drop as Donald Trump has paused US military aid to Ukraine.
March 5, 2025
Russia
World’s Biggest Diamond Producer – in Russia – Suffers Giant Losses Due to US, EU Sanctions
Russian diamond manufacturer Alrosa reported 26% losses in revenues due to sanctions and economic turmoil in Russia, but Russian media also reports Alrosa lost its key buyer – India.
March 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin’s Shadow Fleet: How Russia Evades Sanctions to Fund Its War
Chuck Pfarrer, a former Squadron Leader for the US Navy’s SEAL Team Six, a New York Times Best Selling author and journalist delves into Russia’s shadow fleet.
March 4, 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
