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Funds from six international financial institutions for key Istanbul infrastructure. We examine why this project is important for logistics between Asia and Europe and what consequences it may have for regional trade — including for Ukraine.
Panama’s Supreme Court has suspended the concession of a China‑linked company — temporary management has been taken over by the world’s two largest shipping groups. We examine why this matters for global supply chains, energy security, and what to expect next.
On February 24, law-enforcement officers are conducting searches at a municipal corporation — the investigation concerns the procurement of materials for winter road maintenance for 2024–2025. This is not merely a story about paperwork: it concerns safety on the streets and the efficient use of Kyiv residents’ money.
Ukrenergo has confirmed: commercial electricity supplies from neighboring countries are operating as usual. We explain why this is important for grid stability and what risks remain.
Surgutneftegaz, the airline S7, about fifty banks and several crypto platforms have been placed under sanctions. What does this mean for the Kremlin's revenues and Ukraine's security — we break it down point by point.
The package affected about 300 people and companies — from an oil-pipeline operator to LNG terminals and 175 firms linked to the shadow fleet. We explain why this matters for Ukraine now.
Rinat Akhmetov’s group deconsolidated a U.S. asset; the buyer was not named. The sale is linked to losses at United Coal and the impending $428 million bond repayment in April 2026.
KBS, MBC and SBS filed a joint lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged unlicensed use of news content. A decision in Seoul could change the rules of the game for media around the world — and for Ukraine as well.
Bloomberg reports that framework agreements were signed between Chevron, Iraq's Basra Oil and Lukoil. The documents pave the way for a transfer of operational control, but everything hinges on decisions by the Iraqi cabinet and approvals from OFAC — the consequences could be felt in the oil market and in geopolitics.
Deutsche ReGas on the island of Rügen has become the entry point for the first delivery of Ukrainian LNG via Germany — what this means for storage levels, prices and strategic diversification in 2026.
A German grant under develoPPP will make it possible to build a 90‑metre vessel for cleaning maritime areas — a step that combines the safety of sea corridors with support for Ukrainian shipbuilding.
Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže announced the transfer of a dismantled thermal power plant — this is not an immediate solution, but an important step in strengthening energy resilience amid Russian shelling. We explain what this means for cities and when the equipment could become operational.
A startup with offices in Kyiv and Austin has filed an S‑1/A with the SEC and plans to list its shares on Nasdaq. Its technology was battle‑tested in Ukraine — a test of market confidence and a signal for the defense sector.
First international grant to modernize Ukraine's irrigation systems: how repairing canals and pumps can bring rice fields back into operation and reduce climate-related risks for the region.
Renault is buying out Volvo’s and CMA CGM’s stakes in the joint Flexis project — a move that gives the company full control over the development of electric vans and speeds up decisions on the Trafic E‑Tech model. We examine why the partners failed to reach an agreement and what consequences this will have for the industry and logistics, particularly in the context of Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Trade associations are demanding reimbursement of tariffs imposed under the IEEPA. The issue will affect prices, investor confidence and supply chains — and not only in the United States.
Selling perpetual rights to a team's name is not a flashy PR stunt but a pragmatic way to raise funds. We unpack the deal structure, the risks to the brand, and what it means for the motorsport market.
The European Commission has approved the sale of Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing to the German federal ministry. We explain why this matters for EU energy security and what the implications are for Ukraine and the sanctions regime.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is demanding the resumption of oil transit through the "Druzhba" pipeline and is threatening to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine. We examine the real context, motives and possible consequences for energy security.
Zelensky signed two decrees — the measures target seafarers and industrial contractors that service the Russian military‑industrial complex and transship oil to evade sanctions. We break down what practical impact this will have and what to expect from partners.
The Financial Times has identified 48 companies linked through a single private email server. We explain how the technical trail is being transformed into evidence to strengthen sanctions and why this matters for Ukraine.
Reuters reports: Nvidia is close to investing $30 billion in OpenAI as part of a funding round exceeding $100 billion. This is not just about money — it’s about control over the computing power on which both Ukraine’s security and technological future depend.
The short-term extension of permits alters the mechanics of Russian tanker deliveries and raises questions about the balance between India's energy security and international pressure.
In high diplomacy, quiet agreements matter. Germany, France, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom have launched the LEAP initiative for the rapid development of scalable, low-cost air‑defense systems — we examine why this could become a strategic advantage for Ukraine and which questions remain open.
Agreements with Latvia, Austria, Finland, Croatia, France and Germany — what exactly will be delivered, when it could begin operating, and why this is important for the heating season.
While attention is riveted on the headlines, trade tables reveal a different reality. Bloomberg has uncovered a large-scale surge in drone exports from Thailand to Russia — we examine how this works and what the implications are for the security situation in Ukraine.
Supplies of Russian crude oil to China rose from 1.39 to 2.09 million barrels per day; discounts on Urals of up to $12 per barrel. What this means for Russia’s budget revenues and for Ukraine’s security — we break it down point by point.
Naftogaz reports a fire after a nighttime strike by attack drones. This is part of a series of strikes undermining Ukraine’s energy resilience — we examine what is known and why it matters.
One of the leaders of Ukrainian ride‑hailing resumed night operations in most major cities from February 20. We explain who this will help, what restrictions apply, and why the decision is important right now.
Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, in an interview with LIGA.net, says that a partial move away from the Soviet-era centralized grid and the deployment of small-scale local generation could have reduced the impact of the shelling on Kyiv residents. We explain why this matters right now.