Ukraine bans GMO crops as wartime farmers race to meet EU standards by 2028 (INFOGRAPHICS)
The pesticide switch alone needs a decade. Subsidies that cover half of the EU competitors’ costs may finally follow.
Russia forced its banks to fund the war—now the bill is coming due
First top-10 bank posts losses as bad debt breaches crisis threshold.
Russia destroyed 60% of Ukraine’s gas production—so where does Ukraine get gas now? (MAP)
Three US LNG corridors now feed Ukraine’s shattered energy system.
Half of Russia’s budget now goes to war—and the Kremlin hid the real number (INFOGRAPHIC)
German intelligence exposes systematic accounting deception.
Russia’s GDP growth collapsed 76%—a Kremlin think tank says worse is coming (INFOGRAPHIC)
Growth plunged from 4.3% to 1% in 2025, and a recession may follow in 2026.
Russia’s frozen billions now fund Ukraine—and Kyiv won’t repay a cent
G7 loans backed by seized assets cut borrowing costs in half.
41 Ukrainian firms have both UK and Russian co-owners, new data reveals (INFOGRAPHIC)
Fresh YouControl research exposes transparency gaps in Britain’s corporate registry.
Can Ukraine build infrastructure faster than Russia destroys it? (INFOGRAPHICS)
Missiles haven’t killed Ukraine’s hydropower ambitions—just forced them underground.
Ukraine’s grid collapse plunges Moldova into darkness as temperatures hit -20°C (INFOGRAPHICS)
Nationwide outages continue on Monday despite partial repairs.
Russia’s oil revenues collapse 24% as global prices slide further (INFOGRAPHICS)
Deficit hits $72 billion—highest since 2009—as war spending peaks.
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.