Category: 9. Business
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An oil mega-company: Putin seeks to preserve trade revenue to continue the war by strengthening control over global energy markets.
The Kremlin is discussing the possibility of uniting Russia’s largest oil companies into one megastructure. This would entail Rosneft taking control of Lukoil and Gazpromneft. The deal would significantly strengthen Putin’s control over global energy markets and… Continue Reading
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There are 14 million people of working age left in Ukraine, almost 42,000 are unemployed, and an acute shortage of personnel is pushing up salaries.
After the start of the full-scale war and mass emigration in Ukraine, the working population decreased from 18 to 14 million people, said economist and member of the Economic Discussion Club, Oleg Pendzyn. He said that 6.5 million people work legally and pay taxes, and… Continue Reading
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Putin is trying to reset relations with the US and sway Trump to his side.
Russian dictator Putin is trying to influence the foreign policy of US President-elect Donald Trump and achieve a reset of relations between Russia and the US on Moscow’s terms. The ISW pointed to new statements by the Russian dictator, which he made at the annual… Continue Reading
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If Zelenskyy is ready, the US will support Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia.
The United States is ready to support negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses his readiness to do so, said Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Department. “This has been our long-standing policy that President… Continue Reading
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The Pentagon promises to support Ukraine until the end of Biden’s presidency and to exhaust all its remaining funds.
Pentagon deputy spokesperson Sabrina Singh confirmed the US’ commitment to continue military aid to Ukraine until the end of the current Biden administration. In particular, the presidential aid packages and the USAI (Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative) will remain… Continue Reading
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The barrel of the gun will be European: new details of Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
US President-elect Donald Trump may call on European and British troops to secure an 800-mile (1,200-kilometer) buffer zone between the Russian and Ukrainian armies as part of a plan to freeze the war between the countries, writes The Telegraph. The plan is one of… Continue Reading
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The EU states are actively discussing the provision of further Ukrainian aid after Trump’s victory.
At a meeting in Budapest last week, EU leaders discussed continuing military support for Ukraine should Donald Trump end US aid. Several officials believe the European Commission should develop proposals detailing how the EU will respond to such a move by the US. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor… Continue Reading
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Despite record losses, Russia is trying to capture as much territory as possible before the frost.
The Defense Forces of Estonia noted the Russian invaders’ heightened offensive pace as Moscow attempts to seize as much territory as possible before the frost. The main fighting is concentrated on a narrow section in the Kurakhiv and Pokrovsky directions, where more… Continue Reading
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The US will allow its contractors to repair American military equipment in Ukraine and will send more than 500 air defense missiles.
The US will permit American defense contractors to work in Ukraine to service and repair weapons and equipment provided by the Pentagon. The US will also send Ukraine more than 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, which should be… Continue Reading
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The SPFU found an buyer for the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi port after the 13th attempt – $2.6 million will be paid for the asset.
On November 8, the State Property Fund (SPFU) held an auction for the privatization of the single property complex, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Sea Trade Port, the 13th attempt. The seaport’s starting price was ₴89M, and the auction’s only participant, Top-Offer, placed… Continue Reading