Read More 6 minute read Money Matters Russia’s A-50 maker lost $65 million—its revenue collapsed 3.8 times in one year Beriev, sole manufacturer of Russia’s dwindling surveillance fleet, swings from profit to deep loss. byPeeter Helme
Read More 4 minute read Money Matters TotalEnergies reclaims Dutch refinery sold to Russia’s Lukoil in 2009 (INFOGRAPHIC) Sanctions unwind a Medvedev-era deal that expanded Moscow’s grip on European energy. byPeeter Helme
Read More 3 minute read International 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. byPeeter Helme
Read More 5 minute read International Russia adopts fleeing tanker mid-chase, tells US to back off Marinera now registered in Sochi. Moscow demands the US back off. byPeeter Helme
Read More 3 minute read Money Matters Treasury trumpets Iran sanctions but delists ex-Sberbank executive quietly The press release made no mention of delisting a former Sberbank executive. byPeeter Helme
Read More 4 minute read Latest news Ukraine Estonia’s top spy: Russia limits Baltic Sea provocations to protect oil shipments by shadow fleet Moscow has rerouted drones attacking Ukraine and tightened aircraft discipline over the Baltic Sea after NATO responses, but the restraint could end as the war continues, Kaupo Rosin warns. byYuri Zoria