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Sharp increase in russian crude oil exports analysis
A more detailed analysis of the sharp increase in Russian crude oil exports by sea in March 2023. 1. Russia’s crude oil exports from the Black Sea ports in March 2023 set a record of 5,565,874 tons. This is significantly…
Apr 13, 2023

Lots of positive news for Ukraine and negative on oil prices for Russia
So we have very important news on the export of russian crude oil from the Black Sea. As of February 2023, the Monitoring Group of the Black Sea Institute of Strategic Studies recorded a decrease in russian crude oil exports…
Mar 18, 2023

Ukraine’s oligarch sold his shares in Ukrainian iron ore plant to russian businessman
Kolomoisky sold shares in the Kryvyi Rih iron ore plant to russian businessman Voevodin. PrivatBank is looking for the money received for the asset. The shares in the Kryvyi Rih iron ore plant (KZRK), part of which is managed by oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, actually changed…
Feb 19, 2023

Does Musk need Ukrainian lithium? Personal motive noticed in the businessman’s “peace plan”
Elon Musk’s controversial “peace plan” for Ukraine triggered fierce debate — some critics argue his ideas mask a personal motive: gaining access to Ukrainian lithium for the EV future. This raises big questions about business and geopolitics. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Oct 6, 2022

Ukraine “deruzzificated” Kyiv’s shopping mall, which allegedly belongs to Putin’s narrow circle
Ukraine “deruzzified” a major Kyiv shopping mall previously linked to Putin’s inner circle, bringing control under state asset recovery to cut ties with war‑financing networks.
Aug 11, 2022

Almost 400 international companies continue to operate in Russia
Nearly 400 global companies still operate in Russia after years of war and sanctions, with critics warning corporate tax and revenue help bankroll Moscow’s war effort. ([moralratingagency.org][1]) [1]: https://moralratingagency.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Just2Trade-WeWork-Carls-Jr.-Unilever-and-Shell-among-companies-slammed-by-Yale-over-operations-in-Russia.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "More than 1,000 global multinationals have exited Russia since the invasion…
Aug 8, 2022

Unblocking of ports: The Ministry of Infrastructure informed when the first ship to go to sea
After months of blockade, Ukraine’s Black Sea ports began reopening under a UN‑brokered corridor, and the first cargo ships finally sailed — a major milestone for grain exports and global food security. empr.media.
Jul 23, 2022

War is war, but a billion – according to the schedule
Amid war and destruction, Ukraine pushes a massive billion‑hryvnia project — but critics ask: is this the right priority? An incisive look at money, reconstruction and national focus. empr.media
Jul 2, 2022

Ukraine’s grain export fate: results of Russia – Turkey meeting
After a key Russia–Turkey meeting on Ukraine’s grain exports, analysts warn geopolitical games could reshape Black Sea shipments and global food markets — what you need to know.
Jun 9, 2022

There will be no Ukraine’s export of grain according to Putin-Lukashenko scenario
A dramatic Putin‑Lukashenko grain export scenario stirs global attention — threats to Ukrainian exports, potential food shortages and geopolitical fallout across markets.
Jun 7, 2022

Despite sanctions, Russia continues buying missile components in Europe
Despite sanctions aimed at choking its arms industry, Russia continues buying missile components through European intermediaries, fueling weapons production and raising global security alarms.
May 13, 2022
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Ukraine suspends Russian gas flow to Europe due to occupation
Ukraine has stopped the flow of Russian gas to Europe due to loss of control over occupied transit points — a major disruption to decades‑old energy routes and European supplies. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 12, 2022