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Ruble
The Russian economy is in a dire state as the ruble stands on the precipice of devaluation. There are gasoline shortages and challenges in getting sanctioned goods, an American economist explains.
Mar. 18
Energy
According to energy and geopolitics expert Tom O'Donnell, Ukrainian allies' oil price cap, in conjunction with Ukrainian drones' physical damage could be a significant hit to Russian revenues.
Mar. 15
Ukraine
Despite the war in Ukraine, farm imports from Russia are not under EU sanction and continue to flow into the EU; and the recent numbers show an uptick in this trend.
Mar. 14
Putin
The Russian Central Bank has taken dramatic steps to keep the ruble buoyed, despite ongoing economic turmoil in Russia. However, after Putin’s re-election, economists project that the ruble may fall.
Mar. 14
Ukraine
The latest report from Ukraine’s State Statistics Service showed an increase in salary in different industries throughout 2023, but the numbers might not reveal the full picture.
Mar. 8
G7
Yes, Ukraine needs debt relief, but only after first tapping frozen Russian assets. By playing along with the IMF, creditors are increasing Russia’s chances of winning.
Mar. 3
Economy
Eurobond are supported by new commitments from partners, the NBU is allowing a larger range for hryvnias fluctuations
Feb. 28
Ukraine
Highways, checkpoints… the escalation of the protests in Poland have essentially sealed its border with Ukraine, with fresh participants rallying for demands that go beyond the original scope.
Feb. 20
War in Ukraine
Japan will be able to gain benefits in the next few years that “you would not believe,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal told a conference of some 300 government and business leaders.
Feb. 19
Ukraine
Capitalizing on its lithium reserves, Ukraine plans to boost domestic electric vehicle production, but the reality could be more challenging.
Feb. 19
Ukraine
The decline in mergers and acquisitions market raises the question: What happens if there’s a need to exit an investment sooner, especially right before economic challenges arise?
Feb. 17
Ukraine
An official said there are now 1,300 trucks queueing at border checkpoints after Polish farmers resumed border blockades in protest against competition from Ukrainian agricultural imports.
Feb. 10