Ukraine
Russia’s Medvedev presents ‘peace plan’ including ‘complete surrender’ of Ukraine
Writing on Telegram, President Vladimir Putin's close ally published what he called a “soft Russian formula for peace,” comprised of seven points that would see Ukraine pay compensation to Moscow and give up its entire territory.
EU agrees to create $5.5bn Ukraine Assistance Fund
Germany wins concession that bilateral support be considered as contributions to the fund.
Tusk schedules Ukraine summit with Macron and Scholz
The so-called Weimar Triangle has sprung back to life under the Polish premier after an eight-year lull under the previous government of Law and Justice.
Russian oil refineries set ablaze in second day of Ukrainian attacks
Relentless attacks on Russian refineries have led to widespread disruptions in the nation's energy supply chain.
Pro-Ukraine Russian militias claim to have taken control of villages in Belgorod and Kursk Regions
Three pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitary groups have claimed to have crossed into Russian territory and engaged in combat with government troops.
Putin fires Navy chief after series of humiliating defeats
Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired the commander of the country’s navy after suffering a number of humiliating losses in the Black Sea.
Ukraine becomes world's 4th largest arms importer, European imports soar
European arms imports were up by 94% in 2019-23, as Ukraine's allies send military aid while also arming themselves, says new SIPRI report.
Ukrainian car bomb kills Russian collaborator ahead of presidential election
Svitlana Samoilenko, who served as the Russian-appointed deputy mayor of the city in the Zaporizhzhia Region, was killed by an improvised explosive device placed under her vehicle on March 6.
Record Czech poll support for ANO as its leader adopts Kremlin-appeasing narrative
Leaked emails reveals how former premier wanted to target foreign minister's family.
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Missiles made in Russia, tested in Kazakhstan and fired on Ukraine
Arrangement that is no secret to the Kazakhs has started to raise eyebrows among Kyiv’s allies.
Ukraine court orders seizure of Turkcell units over oligarch Fridman links
Company controlled by Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund argues Russian businessman has no influence over its Ukrainian subsidiaries.
Italian street artist's selfie with Putin prompts calls for EU sanctions
Italian graffiti artist Jorit sparked uproar last week after appearing at the World Youth Festival in Sochi, where he joined President Vladimir Putin on stage for a picture. His actions provoked outrage in Italy and led to calls for EU sanctions.
CENUSA: Europe needs to reduce the risks of destabilisation in its eastern neighbourhood
Candidate states for EU accession such as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia remain in a zone of insecurity where Russia can intervene minimally in a hybrid way.
Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.
BOFIT: Russian population in decline
At the end of last year, Russia has 146.2mn people living permanently in the country. Excluding the Crimea, illegally annexed in 2014, Russia’s 2023 population was about 144 mn. Russia’s population peaked in 1993 at 149 mn and is now declining.
Two years later: addressing long-term consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – Bruegel discussion
Sanctions on Russia have had mixed results after two years of war, inflicting real pain on the Russian economy, but the lack of effective enforcement has muted their effect, a panel organised by Brussels-based think-tank Bruegel.
Czech president says finance for Ukraine ammunition secured
Czech initiative to buy ammunition from third countries follows failure of EU to provide promised 1mn rounds from within the bloc.
NBU prepares the way for a digital currency with a second round of market place tests
The National Bank of Ukraine has unveiled plans for a second phase of e-hryvnia testing slated for later this year, as the regulator prepares the ground to launch its own digital currency, the NBU said in a statement on March 7.
EU's CBAM poses financial threat to Ukrainian producers during wartime
The introduction of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026 could potentially impose big new financial strains on Ukrainian producers, costing them millions in lost trade, unless the EU offers exemptions due to the war
Court confiscates Ukrainian oligarch Kolomoisky's Russian assets
The Russian District Court of the Adygea Republic has confiscated the Russian assets tied to jailed Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, on March 5, according to the Russian judiciary's press service.