MoneyVon der Leyen’s Ukraine ammo plan is facing resistance – POLITICOMarch 14, 202443The debate centers on whether to use this money — over €4 billion in 2024 — simply to support Ukraine’s budget...
FundsRussia-Ukraine war: Pentagon to give Kyiv US$300m in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpileMarch 12, 202457Senior US defence officials said that the Pentagon will rush about US$300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some...
MoneySick of EU red tape? Bring your green money here, Ukraine says – POLITICOMarch 12, 202441Russia’s invasion has already caused billions in damage to Ukrainian infrastructure and property. Just last week, International Atomic Energy Agency...
BankingUS presses Austria’s Raiffeisen to quit Russia – POLITICOMarch 11, 202457On the surface, that change of ownership removed an obstacle to the swap. But Iliadis was founded only seven months...
BankingThe gold treasure of National Bank of Romania that was sent to Moscow – POLITICOMarch 5, 202466The troubled story of the evacuation of the National Bank of Romania treasure to Moscow began during the First World...
MoneyEurope starts war machine to wean itself off US weapons – POLITICOMarch 4, 202440The EU’s executive branch insists it is not overstepping. Defense "must remain a national responsibility,” Breton told French media Monday....
MoneyPutin banked €1B last year from EU fuel buys despite ban – POLITICOFebruary 23, 202431“Thanks to this,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the time, there will be “a ban on...
MoneyU.S. Army says Ukraine funding vital as it’s “running out of money” fast for operations in EuropeFebruary 22, 202435Northeast Poland — While the U.S. Congress wrestles over the $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, the U.S. Army in Europe...
FundsEU wants to defend subsea cables – POLITICOFebruary 16, 202478Subsea data cables carry most international data traffic and the EU's smaller island nations — including Ireland, Cyprus and Malta...
MoneyDiscord among wealthy countries hampers landmark climate fund – POLITICOFebruary 15, 202475Money matters Countries agreed to split the board’s membership to ensure a roughly even representation of developing countries — the...