In 2024, the European aviation sector almost fully bounced back to pre-COVID levels [1], reaching 96% of 2019 flight numbers and 98% of emissions. The study also shows that ten airlines were responsible for 40% of all European…
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The SPFU is selling a distillery in the Ternopil region for ₴162M and preparing new lots for investors.
The State Property Fund (SPFU) has announced the second auction for the sale of a single property complex belonging to the Zarubynskyi Distillery state enterprise in the Ternopil region with a starting price for the facility of ₴162.18M ($3.8M). The plant specializes…
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With US Aid To Ukraine Uncertain, Moscow Pulls Ahead Of Kyiv In Military Spending
An annual report on global military spending shows Ukraine is spending more of its GDP on defense than any other country in the world — but is still being outgunned by Russia.
The report, released by the Stockholm International Peace Research…
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How Russian Intelligence Recruited Prisoners For The War In Ukraine
The Russian military intelligence (GRU) oversaw the recruitment of prisoners into assault units known as “Storm Z.” It also funded the units and collected of information about casualties, RFE/RL’s Systema reports in its investigative documentary The Slaughter Of Ghosts: How Russian Prisoners…
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Europe’s 2024 airline emissions uncovered
European airlines are subject to carbon markets that are riddled with exemptions. Right now, airlines only have to pay for emissions for flights within the EEA, the UK and Switzerland, meaning that long-haul flights – which are the…
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Ukraine introduces a concession project for the Chornomorsk seaport in Warsaw.
During an investment conference in Warsaw, Ukraine highlighted key aspects of the concession project for the port of Chornomorsk in the Odessa region. These include the terminal’s potential, specific competition conditions and measures implemented by the government and…
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German defence minister says Ukraine should not agree to sweeping territorial concessions
Germany’s defence minister has warned Ukraine not to agree to a deal which involves sweeping territorial concessions in return for a ceasefire with Russia.
Boris Pistorius said Ukraine “should not go as far as the latest proposal by the American…
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The launch of the sea corridor has opened new markets for Ukrainian exporters.
The introduction of the Ukrainian Black Sea Corridor in 2023 significantly impacted the geographical structure of goods exports. It enabled the resumption of deliveries to traditional destinations in Asia and Africa, where transport by other means was either challenging…
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