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Ukraine
Finance Minister Reveals ‘Plan B’ Amid Potential Budgetary Challenges in Early 2024
Strategies to preclude potential state budget shortfalls in January-February 2024 include the advance payment of dividends by state-owned enterprises and an increase in domestic market borrowings.
Dec. 22, 2023
Ukraine
With Much of Polish Border Blockaded, Ukraine and Moldova Simplify Border Crossings
The two countries fates are increasingly intertwined, as both have entered EU accession talks. Moldova has also announced plans to fully pull out of the Moscow-led CIS.
Dec. 22, 2023
Poland
Ukraine Lost Over a Billion Euros Due to Blocking of Border by Polish Carriers
As a result of blocking the border with Poland, the Ukrainian economy suffered significant losses. The Polish economy lost even more.
Dec. 21, 2023
Energy
UK Court Upholds Decision for Russia to Compensate Ukraine’s Energy Giant $5 Billion Over Crimea Asset Seizure
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group secured a court decision from the UK that recognized the $5 billion damage owed by Russia over the illegal seizure of its assets in Crimea.
Dec. 20, 2023
Germany
German Prosecutor Seeks 720 Million Euro Confiscation of Frozen Russian Assets
Should the confiscation occur, it would mark a historic precedent for Germany. Until now, sanctioned Russian assets have only been frozen, denying Russian owners access to them.
Dec. 20, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Back to the USSR
While free Ukraine deals with high-tech problems caused by cyber-attacks, authorities in Russia-occupied areas are reverting to Soviet-style communication technology.
Dec. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
European Council Targets Russian Diamonds and More in New Round of Sanctions
Along with targeting diamonds, the European Council's 12th round of sanctions seeks to better enforce previous sanctions on Russian oil exports that attempt to cap the price at $60 a barrel.
Dec. 18, 2023
Ukraine
The World Bank Allocates Over a Billion Dollars to Ukraine, Primarily From Japan
These funds will be directed to the payment of pensions, teachers' salaries, and support of internally displaced persons, allowing Ukraine to focus its internal resources on the needs of the military.
Dec. 15, 2023
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
