Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route to China for a pivotal visit aimed at resetting ties with Beijing and finding new economic opportunities for his country outside the US.
It will not be an easy task, with pressure on Canada to…
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Plot to kill Costa Rican president uncovered, security chief says
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The head of Costa Rica’s intelligence service said on Tuesday an alleged plot to kill outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves…
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2025 deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022
The year 2025 was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022.
This was reported by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), according to Ukrinform.
In its monthly report on civilian harm, the HRMMU confirmed that conflict-related violence in Ukraine in…
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European leaders are set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Davos to secure his support for Ukraine’s security guarantees.
The G7 leaders will discuss this issue with Trump during the World Economic Forum to secure his personal endorsement for the security guarantees that were agreed upon in Paris the previous week. The leaders of Italy, Germany, France, Canada, and Britain, along with the…
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Several EU countries disagree over the utilization terms for Ukraine’s €90B loan.
Recently tensions have escalated between Germany, France, and other EU nations regarding the conditions attached to this loan, particularly concerning weapons purchases. France is advocating for a strict “Buy European” principle, aiming to direct these funds toward…
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Historic document: Kyiv will submit the final version of its security agreement proposal to Washington.
President Zelenskyy has instructed his administration to finalize and submit a document regarding Ukraine’s security guarantees to the US. He emphasized that this document should be considered of “historic importance”, and it currently holds that level of…
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Cold terror: Russia is purposefully attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the winter.
Andriy Melnyk, Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN, stated during an emergency UN Security Council meeting that Russia’s goal is to create hardship for millions of Ukrainians. He emphasized the seriousness of Russia’s criminal intentions and called on the…
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Inflation in Ukraine will continue to decline, accompanied by a significant easing of NBU monetary policy, in 2026.
According to an ICU forecast, annual inflation is projected to decrease each month until at least June 2026, potentially falling below 6% by March or April. Inflationary pressures are expected to remain weak in the coming months due to several factors, including a…
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The Kyiv region emerged as Ukraine’s economic driver in 2025.
While most regions experienced a period of stabilization last year, the Kyiv region entered a growth phase primarily driven by increased business activity. By early 2026, approximately 230,000 businesses were operating in the region, with 25,000 new taxpayers registered…
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Amber Infrastructure from the UK and Dragon Capital from Ukraine are set to lead a €1B European Ukrainian reconstruction fund.
The two asset management firms recently received approval for their investment plan through a pan-European selection process, as reported by KfW. This initiative involves collaboration with the governments of Germany, Italy, Poland, and France, as well as their…
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