1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (587+ words) Ukraine’s finances face a “very difficult winter” as Russia hammers economic targets and the costs of war soar, the Ukrainian economy minister and other senior finance officials have warned. Taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of interceptors, Moscow is now launching…...

3+ day, 27+ min 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, 2+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ 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, 3+ day ago   (576+ words) In brief: Putin argued that crude exports make economic sense as oil prices rise, but Russia’s fuel shortages, imports and damaged refineries tell a different story. The growing fuel crisis gripping Russia has caught up with Vladimir Putin even in…...

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…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (365+ words) In brief: Executives of British defense firms supplying weapons to Ukraine have been warned about the risk of being targeted by Russian spies, following a summer roundtable organized by the FCDO. The warning comes amid the disruption of Russian assassination…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (335+ words) In brief: Ukraine has reached its target of 14.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves a month ahead of schedule, ensuring baseline coverage for the 2026-2027 winter season. The early accumulation comes as the government pushes to decentralize the energy grid…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (436+ words) In brief: Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed Russia has begun importing fuel as Ukrainian strikes disrupt refineries, squeeze gasoline supplies and force rationing. For years, the Kremlin used energy as a weapon of coercion, repeatedly warning Ukraine and its…...