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War in Ukraine
Russia Spends Billions on Refineries, Loses Gains From Oil Surge
Russia’s oil and gas revenues surged in April, but heavy subsidies and refinery repairs linked to Ukrainian strikes are offsetting gains, analysts say.
May 7, 2026
Zelensky
Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Funds Months After Detention, Zelensky Says
Kyiv said cash and valuables taken in March have now been fully returned to Ukraine.
May 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's War Damages in ‘Trillions,’ Official Says
The deputy head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office said Russia must pay for its actions, adding that efforts are underway to confiscate around $300 billion in frozen Russian assets.
May 6, 2026
Economy
Poland Ups Investment in Kyiv Financial Sector as PZU Gains MetLife Ukraine
Polish insurer PZU Group is buying 100% of MetLife Ukraine, the country’s largest life insurer with roughly 900,000 customers and a 50% market share.
May 4, 2026
Corruption
OPINION: Accounting Chamber vs. Corruption: How Proactive Auditing Saves Billions in Budget Funds
Proactive auditing is not just a new anti-corruption rally cry. Nor is it merely a technical procedure. It is already in operation paving the way toward true government accountability.
May 4, 2026
US
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect, Reshaping Global Trade
The deal creates one of the world’s largest free‑trade zones as Brussels looks to diversify trade beyond the US and China.
May 1, 2026
Ukraine
The European Commission’s Flexibility Secures Tranche as Ukraine’s Reform ‘Debt’ Mounts
Ukraine has resumed progress on IMF and EU commitments, securing a €2.75 billion tranche thanks to EU Commission flexibility, but key reforms remain delayed as unmet obligations continue to grow.
May 1, 2026
Economy
Ukraine’s Central Bank Forecast: Increased Inflation, Decreased GDP
Despite the 2026 inflation forecast increasing by 2% compared to the previous figure, the central bank kept the key rate at 15%, and thinks the effect of the Middle East War on prices is temporary.
April 30, 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
