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A global market awash with crude allowed Donald Trump to upend Washington’s cautious approach to energy diplomacy this week as he imposed sanctions on Russia’s…
On October 22, the United States announced sanctions on major Russian oil companies and urged Moscow to immediately agree to a ceasefire. The sanctions were introduced in response to Russia’s disinterest regarding the peace process. This move increases pressure on…
October 23, 2025
Five civilians were shot by Russian troops in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk this week, according to local authorities.
Ukrainian public prosecutors…
Experts urge reskilling in automation, AI, and IoT to tap outsourcing, JV opportunities
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US President Donald Trump canceled a meeting with Vladimir Putin, which was supposed to take place in Budapest, due to Putin’s refusal to work toward an end to the war. However, Trump expects to hold this meeting later, when Russia shows more willingness to discuss…
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has endorsed these important bills aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and assisting Ukraine, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olha Stefanishyna reported. The first bill would label Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if it does…
The National Bank of Ukraine decided to maintain the discount rate at 15.5%, explaining that despite declining inflation, inflation expectations remain high, and pro-inflationary risks are rising due to increases in energy deficits and government spending needs. The…
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft resolution to provide these guarantees, offering nearly ₴15B ($357M) to 17 banks that successfully completed the selection process. These banks include Piraeus Bank, Oschadbank, Ukreximbank, Ukrgasbank, PrivatBank, FUIB,…
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Today, there is interesting news from the Russian Federation.
Here, after months of Russian officials bragging about destroying Ukrainian energy facilities, the war has…