New sanctions sledgehammer: 500% tariffs for buyers of Russian energy
A vote could come as early as next week, Senator Graham says.
Russia’s corruption “crackdown” looks hollow as losses surge without more cases
Seven in ten crimes are classified as grave or especially grave.
UK moves to curb Russian LNG shipping as the EU holds back (INFOGRAPHIC)
Belgium’s single port received more Russian LNG than all of China last year.
Zelenskyy turns to Shmyhal for energy job others wouldn’t take
At least three candidates refused. Shmyhal initially said no too. Until he didn’t.
Estonian fintech bets €15 million on Ukraine—first foreign bank since invasion
Why bet on a war zone? "Estonia is no longer a digital tiger," the CEO says. "We should learn from Ukraine."
Applications fall despite rising military pay as Ukraine’s demographic crisis bites (INFOGRAPHIC)
Even salaries exceeding the IT sector can’t overcome the risk calculation.
War forced Ukraine to build a banking system the EU doesn’t have (INFOGRAPHIC)
The country’s crisis-forged financial infrastructure is now a model for nations facing cyber threats and infrastructure attacks.
Russia imports more food, fewer machines as sanctions tighten (INFOGRAPHIC)
First full-year trade data show Moscow choosing survival over industrial future.
Russia adopts fleeing tanker mid-chase, tells US to back off
Marinera now registered in Sochi. Moscow demands the US back off.
Ukraine’s economy adapts to war, but hits a ceiling money can’t break (INFOGRAPHICS)
Record December confidence, yet forecasters still cap growth at 2%.
Did 2025 break Russia’s oil revenue model? (INFOGRAPHIC)
Kremlin budgeted for $70 oil. Ukrainian strikes and Western sanctions ensured it got $35.
Treasury trumpets Iran sanctions but delists ex-Sberbank executive quietly
The press release made no mention of delisting a former Sberbank executive.
Is Ukraine’s wartime economy becoming female-led? The numbers say yes (INFOGRAPHIC)
The gender transformation since 2021 reflects necessity, not optimism.
Who buys Ukrainian weapons next? SAFE’s €150 billion loans pull in 15 EU countries
Ukraine shifts from being an aid recipient to an arms supplier under the EU procurement system.