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Urals is trading nearly $15 below Brent — this reduces Russia's revenues, alters export routes, and has a direct impact on the Kremlin's ability to finance the war. We break down the numbers and the consequences.
The largest mobile operator has unified digital services — from mobile connectivity to e-health. We explain why this matters for patients, pharmacies, and the market as a whole.
Money loves silence, but these figures are worth knowing: Honda's decline shows how customs policy and waning demand can instantly erode the profitability of major automakers — and why this matters for Ukrainian business.
Parliament extended bankruptcy protection for key state-owned enterprises. We examine why the decision is important for energy, nuclear and municipal stability — and which risks it only delays rather than resolves.
Temporary "decentralization" gives local councils a tool to respond to rising costs. We examine who will gain more control and who faces the risk of higher bills.
Swedish streaming exceeded Bloomberg’s forecasts: record MAUs, increased payments to creators and new opportunities — but also questions about the presence of Russian performers. We examine the practical implications for Ukraine.
AWS is offering publishers the ability to sell content directly to AI developers through integration with Bedrock and Quick Suite. It's not just a competitor to Microsoft — it's an opportunity for Ukraine's intellectual infrastructure to earn revenue and retain control over language content.
EDF will spend about 1.5% of the new nuclear power plant's budget on underwater acoustics and other measures to avoid creating 900 acres of compensatory salt marshes. Why this matters for ecology, the economy and energy security — a concise breakdown.
The State Postal Service has abandoned the "Love Mail" project after promotional photos provoked public outcry. We explain why this decision matters not only for the brand but for the institution’s reputation in wartime.
One of the capital’s largest unfinished developments has been put up for sale for the fifth consecutive year. The starting price has slumped from UAH 7.1 billion in 2021 to UAH 662.3 million — we examine why this is happening and what the practical consequences are for investors, the lending bank and Kyiv residents.
MRPiPS has published a list of professions for which foreigners will be issued work permits and visas more quickly. What this means for Ukrainian workers — we examine without hysteria and with a focus on the consequences.
The first instance of adding third-country ports to the sanctions list is a game-changer for the routes used to ship Russian oil. We examine what was proposed in the 20th sanctions package and why it matters for the region’s security and economy.
The removal of benefits from January 1 has sharply cooled interest in electric cars. We examine who loses, who wins, and how this will affect Ukrainians' access to EVs.
The surge in tanker calls to Singapore is not merely a geographic coincidence. It is a new transshipment and temporary storage tactic that undermines the effectiveness of sanctions and affects energy security.
A consortium led by Advent and FedEx is buying the Polish parcel locker operator InPost for €7.8 billion. We explain why this matters for the delivery market, competitors, and potentially for Ukrainian exporters.
The European Commission is considering interim measures against Meta over its blocking of third-party AIs in WhatsApp. We examine why this matters not only for tech giants, but also for security and competitiveness in Ukraine.
The move toward consolidating towers may alter market competition, affect the quality of connectivity and even the resilience of networks during a crisis — we examine what happened and why it matters to every user.
The chairman of the board of Naftogaz, Sergiy Koretskyi, reported new strikes on the company's production assets. There are no injuries, but the accumulated damage is weighing on operational resilience and will require resources for restoration — we examine why this matters for the country and every consumer.
While social media report pressure on public procurement, the Office of the Prosecutor General records a disconnect: there are public accusations, but no formal requests to launch investigations. We examine the mechanism and the risks.
Ukrenergo reports reduced generation and outage schedules. We explain which substations were affected, why this affects nuclear power plants, and what energy workers are doing now.
After the January outages, the State Energy Supervision inspected more than 150 facilities in Lviv and the region. Backup power supplies are available, but most medical facilities do not have the status of critical infrastructure — and this creates real risks for patients.
The state has become the owner of 24 hectares on the banks of the Stuhna River following a court ruling. Why this matters for the rule of law and the governance of state land.
A Hong Kong court sentenced the former publisher of Apple Daily to 20 years — a verdict that British authorities have already called "effectively a life sentence." We analyze why this is more than a single case and what the consequences are for the media and geopolitics.
Confiscated 460 hectares on the Borzhava polonyna will remain under state administration for now: ARMA found signs that bidders were connected, referred the case to NABU and is preparing a repeat auction. Why this matters for state property and confidence in the asset-recovery system — a brief analysis.
Spanish retailer Inditex terminated its contracts in Dnipro due to shelling and a loss of customers. It is a blow to international retail in Ukraine, but at the same time a potential opportunity for Ukrainian brands to scale. We examine the consequences and risks.
A tender is more than just money. It's a test of the city's ability to finish stalled construction, restore traffic, and show that infrastructure risks can be turned into completed projects.
Missile attack knocks out confectioners' main logistics hub; workers sheltered, no casualties reported. We explain why this matters for stock levels and retail chains nationwide.
The DOJ is investigating whether Netflix employed anticompetitive practices during its proposal concerning Warner Bros. Discovery. This is not just a legal dispute — it’s about viewer choice, the power of creators, and the future of global media policy.
A shipment totaling 1.6 MW and €417,000 arrives amid an energy crisis — we explain where the units will go, what they actually deliver, and why this matters right now.
The White House announced the elimination of an additional tariff after agreements with India to halt imports of Russian oil and to expand defense cooperation. The decision makes political sense, but in practice it runs up against contracts, discounts and a market transition.