3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (455+ words) In brief: Russian media Vertska said it found at least 26 major Russian airports imposing refueling restrictions as the jet fuel crisis worsens; 15 impose them only on foreign airlines, and airports in southern Russia are most affected, as the region is…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (819+ words) In brief: Contrary to what Putin said in Vladivostok, it has not been more profitable for Russia to sell crude than to refine it domestically. August’s figures saw Russia’s overall exports dropping by 7% and revenue dropping by 8%, with seaborne crude…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (404+ words) In brief: Russia is seeking a wet-lease deal with Vietnam to obtain aircraft, crews, and maintenance for Russian airlines. Moscow has approached several countries as sanctions and spare-parts shortages leave hundreds of Russian aircraft grounded. Russia is seeking an agreement…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (494+ words) In brief: Russia signed a framework agreement to cooperate on creating a strategic oil reserve in Vietnam during President To Lam’s visit to Moscow on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The countries also adopted a 50-point partnership statement, discussed visa-free travel, and launched…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (359+ words) In brief: WOG fuel network owners are preparing to sell Bizbank, considering the commercial lender a secondary asset. FinTech company Activitis has emerged as the potential buyer. While antimonopoly clearance is secured, finalizing the deal requires central bank approval and…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (511+ words) In brief: Ukrainian authorities are seeking independent management or possible nationalization of IDS Ukraine, producer of the country’s largest bottled water brands. The dispute concerns a 49% stake held by Russian investors, including sanctioned oligarch Mikhail Fridman, and a separate 34% stake…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (684+ words) Ukraine’s European integration has been accompanied by a profound transformation of its financial sector. One of the key areas of reform has been the introduction of risk-based insurance supervision and modern standards of financial regulation. Zhanna Dryha, doctor of Economic…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (177+ words) In brief: Norwegian authorities seized a Russian vessel in the Arctic at Naftogaz’s request as the Ukrainian energy company seeks compensation for assets illegally seized by Russia following its 2014 annexation of Crimea. Norway seized a Russian cruise vessel in the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (908+ words) In brief: The Maldives has reportedly become a transit route for hundreds of millions of dollars in restricted Western goods headed to Russia. According to The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Sept. 1, cargo is transferred through Malé airport and flown…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (606+ words) In brief: An International Monetary Fund mission led by Gavin Gray started talks with Ukrainian officials on Aug. 31 on the economic outlook, reform commitments under the $8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility, and the 2027 draft budget. An International Monetary Fund mission, led…...