Ukraine cuts rates for the first time since invasion—now lower than Russia’s (INFOGRAPHIC)
First easing in almost four years comes as inflation falls and workers don’t return.
Ukraine cuts red tape for rooftop solar, but market barriers remain
A small step toward decentralization—bigger reforms still needed.
Ex-Westinghouse CEO among global nuclear chiefs appointed to clean up Ukraine’s Energoatom (INFOGRAPHIC)
New board tasked with auditing contracts and appointing management after $100 million Mindichgate scandal.
US returns seized tanker to Venezuela while Russia’s stays in custody
Both vessels were captured on 7 January. One country yielded to pressure. The other requires more.
India chose Europe. Russia’s oil is now stuck offshore. (INFOGRAPHICS)
140 million barrels stranded on tankers as enforcement pressure mounts.
How “minimal” is an $8.7 billion hit? EU carbon tax jolts Ukrainian steel
Brussels demands EU-level decarbonization without EU-level support.
Can Europe buy independence for €1 trillion—or is that the wrong question? (INFOGRAPHICS)
Rutte says true autonomy would require 10% of GDP—but deterring Russia costs far less.
Solar can’t stop Ukraine’s blackouts. Can it become part of a more resilient power system? (INFOGRAPHIC)
After attacks left 85% without power, the case for diversified, distributed generation grows—if the market opens.
At war since 2022, Ukraine’s credit rating just improved (INFOGRAPHIC)
Debt payments pushed to 2029. Reserves at record high.
The demographic revolution Odesa doesn’t talk about
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European allies race aid to Ukraine as Kyiv freezes
Six countries delivered 50 tons of equipment in days; three more shipments en route.
China supplied 21% of Ukraine’s imports — and the trade deficit tells you why (INFOGRAPHIC)
New data shows imports nearly double exports, with agriculture hit hardest.
Russia hiked car import fees to protect AvtoVAZ. Chinese brands are leaving instead (INFOGRAPHIC)
Dealership closures triple as Moscow’s protectionism backfires.
What MHP’s €415 million bond sale says about Ukraine’s reopening to capital
Investors offered five times the amount MHP sought.