Russia’s Lukoil to sell off foreign assets as US sanctions bite – POLITICO
A former Lukoil executive, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the move could see the company’s revenues and…
Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ economy gets busier but poorer, and sanctions could trigger a recession
Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy has been resilient in the face of Western sanctions triggered by his invasion of…
Kill Russian oil in Europe – POLITICO
The sanctions threaten to take out “half” of those supplies, he said, given the measures prevent the two…
Trump’s apparent U-turn on Ukraine cheers Europeans amid deeper skepticism about US policy – POLITICO
For the Europeans, who have spent months trying to convince Trump that Putin bears full responsibility for the…
US tries to keep Russian airlines from getting their hands on sanctioned parts – POLITICO
According to Ribakova, EU countries “definitely could” stop aircraft technology destined for Belavia, but “the issue is how…
Trump says ready for ‘major’ Moscow sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil – POLITICO
Trump said he believes ending Russian oil purchases, combined with the imposition of tariffs on China of 50…
Treasury Secretary Brushes Off Warnings of U.S. Jobs Recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back Sunday against growing concerns that the U.S. economy is sliding toward a…
Trump threatens ‘substantial’ new tariffs against countries with ‘discriminatory’ digital rules – POLITICO
Reuters had reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources, that the U.S. was considering sanctions in the form of…
IMF Ranks Kazakhstan Above Russia in GDP Per Capita for 2025
Kazakhstan is now richer than Russia. That is according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund,…
Ukraine won’t give up territory Russia hasn’t captured, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
According to Zelenskyy, Russia has failed to conquer the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine, which Moscow has pushed…
Australia’s tech goldrush – Asian Tech Roundup
Plus: jail time looms for secret stealers Image: Investors are rushing to put their money in Aussie startups…
Putin, Trump envoy Witkoff meet in Moscow ahead of Trump deadline for Moscow to agree to end Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow Wednesday, the Kremlin…