Ukraine
Russia introduces amnesty for illegal guns to boost supply for Ukraine war
Russia's National Guard (Rosgvardia) has launched an amnesty programme allowing citizens to surrender firearms and avoid penalties for minor firearm-related infractions, as it seeks to cheaply supplement military supplies at the front in Ukraine.
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Poland says construction of “East Shield” border fortifications to kick off within days
“East Shield” system to protect Poland’s border with Belarus and Russia.
North Korean troops deployed to Ukrainian front line, Nato says
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte called the deployment of North Korean troops a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Half of Ukraine’s top IT firms see revenue drop amid war, relocations
Despite the challenges, several global players have remained resilient and employment in the industry has increased.
Ukrainian dollar bonds rise as investors hope for Trump-fuelled end to war
Ukrainian dollar bonds were up by nearly 6% in October as investors believe a potential victory for former US president Donald Trump could accelerate efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s national debt set to exceed 100% of GDP by 2025 as it expects more financial aid
IMF estimates that Ukraine's debt will reach 95.6% of GDP this year and rise to 106.6% by 2025.
Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine threaten country's steel industry, key coal mine
Metinvest's mine in Pokrovsk is the biggest coking coal producer in Ukraine and one of the largest in Eastern Europe.
South Korea eyes weapon supply to Ukraine amid North Korea-Russia alliance
South Korea is contemplating the direct supply of weapons to Ukraine as it responds to escalating military ties between North Korea and Russia
Russia refuses to confirm North Korean troop support
Russia's commitment to its relationship with North Korea remains steadfast, despite swirling allegations regarding the deployment of North Korean troops in support of Moscow's military efforts in Ukraine
UK announces $2.9bn military loan to Ukraine, targeting Russian assets
Funding is part of a broader $50bn support package to bolster Ukraine’s military, budgetary and reconstruction efforts amid its ongoing war with Russia.
North Korean troops seen in Russia ahead of potential deployment to Ukraine
Ukraine has released a video purportedly showing North Korean recruits receiving military uniforms from Russian servicemen. Kyiv claims the footage depicts soldiers sent by Pyongyang being integrated into Moscow’s armed forces.
Investment in Ukrainian defence startups set to hit $50mn in 2024
Investment set to surge tenfold from the $5mn recorded last year, finds study by KSE and Brave1.
KYIV BLOG: The West has betrayed Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gave some of the details of his five-point victory plan yesterday to MPs of the Rada. The plan is a non-starter as Ukraine will get none of the items on Zelenskiy's list, reneging on a promise to support it.
Central and Southeastern Europe defies German economic weakness
The wiiw autumn forecast warns that not all of the recession in the German automotive industry has so far been felt in Central Europe and further difficulties should be expected.
Zelenskiy unveils Ukraine's victory plan, says it's achievable but hinges on international partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has unveiled a five-point victory plan aimed at ending the war with Russia, saying that the plan's success depends heavily on support from international partners.
MOSCOW BLOG: Elon Musk’s Starlink is helping Russia thanks to technology export daisy chains
This is embarrassing: Russians have got their hands on Starlink and it is helping them to improve their position on the battlefield.
France runs out of money for Ukraine
France has run out of money to meet its promised military aid to Ukraine. Due to its budget deficit, France will fall short of its initial planned military assistance to Ukraine and will not reach the €3bn mark as promised.
Ukraine’s defence sector development goes into high gear
Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: investments into production are slowly replacing donation weapons from Nato stockpiles.
Elon Musk's Starlink is turning the tide of the Ukraine War in favour of Russia
Russian troops have significantly improved operational coordination and efficiency due to the proliferation of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system.
Putin's G20 attendance could test Brazil's commitment to international justice
Ukraine's top prosecutor has called on Brazilian authorities to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin should he attend the upcoming G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, citing an international warrant for his arrest.