Economy
Persian Gulf countries plan to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
The Gulf countries are considering the construction of new oil pipelines that will allow them to transport oil without using the Strait of Hormuz. This should reduce dependence on the strategic hub and minimise...
Ukraine is tightening control over the real estate market
Ukraine is tightening control over residential property purchase and rental transactions. Realtors are receiving massive notifications from the Ministry of Finance requiring registration in the financial monitoring system....
Grain theft scheme worth UAH 776 million exposed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have announced the exposure of a large-scale corruption scheme at the State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine. According to the investigation, the organised criminal group...
Trump threatens to cut off arms supplies to Ukraine
Donald Trump has said that the US may stop supplying weapons to Ukraine if European countries do not join the coalition to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump gives Europe an ultimatum
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Tea, coffee and perfumes will become a luxury: new taxes
Ukrainians can forget about cheap purchases from abroad: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law that would impose VAT on all international shipments. This will especially affect...
The European Commission offers Ukraine €45 billion in 2026
The European Commission has proposed to provide €45 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine in 2026, allocating funds for defence and public spending. The final decision...
Ukraine may lose 2.1% of GDP due to CBAM
Ukraine may lose 2.1% of GDP by 2030 due to the introduction of the CBAM environmental duty. Total export losses are estimated at $1.75bn. The government calls on the EU to provide...
Ukrnafta supplies the army with diesel from Russian oil
Since 2024, Ukrnafta has been buying diesel made from Russian oil and passing it on to law enforcement agencies at the expense of the state budget. The procurement scheme remains unchanged despite changes in the...
Tankers with diesel did not reach Europe
Tankers carrying diesel fuel to Europe have changed their route in the Atlantic. The reasons for the change of course remain unknown. The European diesel market may feel the effects of such actions.
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Arab countries to lose $194bn GDP due to war
Arab countries could lose up to $194bn of GDP due to the US and Israeli war against Iran. According to the UN, even a short-term escalation will have serious economic...
US lifts sanctions against Russia
On 31 March, OFAC published a decision to remove a number of Russian companies and individuals from the sanctions list. The list also excludes some organisations associated with...
€90bn bailout under threat: Callas says
Kaja Kallas said that there are currently no guarantees of a €90bn aid package for Ukraine. Negotiations between the EU countries are ongoing, but an agreed solution has not yet been reached.
Russia's budget in crisis: minus $100bn in 2026
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Russia's budget deficit will reach $100bn in 2026. The reasons for this are sanctions, attacks on energy infrastructure and...
The share of the US dollar in global reserves fell to a minimum
The share of the US dollar in global reserves has fallen below 40% for the first time in the 21st century. This is evidenced by an analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. Central banks are increasingly diversifying...
EU invests billions in defence and Ukraine
The European Commission has approved a new €1.5 billion defence industry development programme. A significant portion of the funding will be used to produce anti-drone, anti-missile and anti-aircraft systems....
Ukrainian maritime drones enter a new market
Ukraine has signed agreements with Middle Eastern countries on the supply of maritime drones and cooperation in the field of maritime security. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that such...
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