Ukraine
Trump policies won’t harm Emerging Europe badly – and will actively benefit Russia
Latest wiiw forecasts show little direct impact on Central and Southeast Europe from Trump trade wars.
UKRAINE REMONT: Store openings surge as supermarkets adapt to war
Ukraine's grocery retail sector continued to grow throughout 2024, with major chains increasing their store numbers across the country.
Hungary and Slovakia warn EU against scrapping unanimity rule over Ukraine membership bid
The leaders of Hungary and Slovakia warned on April 28 against changing the European Union’s unanimity rule, after proposals emerged to bypass their opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession bid.
Putin declares three-day Victory Day ceasefire to mark 80th anniversary of end of WWII
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a second temporary ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine for the May 9 80th anniversary of the end of the WWII that will last three days.
The countries losing population fastest – Statista
In 2023, Ukraine was the country losing population the fastest as the Russian invasion is driving its citizens from their homeland in scores.
Ukraine makes the US a counteroffer peace plan that starts with unconditional immediate ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has come back with a counterproposal to US President Donald Trump’s “final offer” to end the conflict in Ukraine that calls for a complete ceasefire before any other points can be discussed.
UKRAINE REMONT: Cement sector ready for reconstruction
Ukraine’s cement producers are confident they will be able to produce enough of the material to fully cover domestic demand during reconstruction.
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Exhumations of Polish wartime victims begin in Ukraine after seven-year ban lifted
Polish experts began work to exhume victims of the World War II-era Volhynia massacres in Ukraine’s Ternopil region, the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage said on April 24.
Moscow slams Japan's Ukraine loan as 'treachery'
Moscow has in recent decades made repeated moves to bully Japan into remaining silent on a number of territorial issues, most famously over possession of the Kuril Islands east of Hokkaido.
Ukraine recalls ambassador to Brazil as tensions grow over Lula's Moscow visit
Ukraine has recalled its ambassador to Brazil without naming a successor, leaving its embassy in Brasília under a chargé d’affaires until at least 2026, the foreign ministry confirmed.
Ukraine rejects Trump's seven-point peace plan
A key meeting between the coalition of the willing European leaders, Ukraine and the US negotiating team in London was cancelled on April 23 after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected a seven-point plan.
London Ukraine ceasefire meeting with US cancelled after Zelenskiy refuses to cede sovereignty over Crimea to Russia
Talks in London involving US and European representatives on the conflict in Ukraine were cancelled at the last minute after parties reportedly failed to reach agreement on key issues, Vedomosti reports on April 23.
US to meet with EU, Ukrainian leaders to discuss crucial “final offer” deal
US Special Envoy to Ukraine retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg will meet with leaders of the coalition of the willing in London on April 23 to present President Donald Trump’s “final offer” in a peace deal, or the US will "walk away."
How Europe has weaned itself off Russian gas in the last three years
In 2021, Eastern European countries imported almost half of their gas from Russia. Only two countries in the region – Albania and Kosovo – were wholly independent of Russian gas.
Ukraine signs a preliminary minerals deal memorandum of understanding with the US after months of wrangling
Ukraine has signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding with the US on the controversial minerals deal after months of wrangling, but many important details of the deal still need to be agreed.
KYIV BLOG: Trump has done a deal with Putin. Now he’s trying to force Europe and Ukraine to accept the terms.
There seems to be some confusion over where the Russo-Ukraine ceasefire talks are. Bottom line: Trump has done a deal with Putin, but needs Europe to cooperate to make it work. Brussels is unwilling, so Trump is turning the screws to make it happen.
Hungarian PM Orban’s line on Ukraine hardening as Trump tries to bully the EU into making concessions to Russian demands
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opposition to Ukraine joining the European Union is intensifying, bolstered by US President Donald Trump, who has upended Western support for Kyiv.
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UKRAINE REMONT: rail freight companies prepare for reconstruction
Ukrainian freight operators are racing to develop the country’s rail logistics and capture market share ahead of a potential end to hostilities and reconstruction.
COMMENT: Zelenskiy is increasingly monopolising power in Ukraine
In a surprisingly negative article for the normally pro-Ukraine The Economist, the magazine has heavily criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for monopolising power and undermining its democratic institutions.
North Korea is making billions of dollars a year from supplying Russia with weapons
North Korea has rapidly transformed into a significant arms supplier for Russia and is making billions of dollars a year in the process.