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Sharp increase in russian crude oil exports analysis

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

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

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
Elon Musk portrait with lithium battery icons and Ukraine map overlay, hinting at debate over Ukrainian lithium and global EV interests.

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
Front view of Ocean Plaza mall in Kyiv now under Ukrainian state control after deruzzification from Putin‑linked ownership and asset seizure

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
Illustration of multinational corporate logos and a map of Russia symbolizing international companies still operating inside the Russian market despite sanctions.

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
Cargo ship departing from a Ukrainian Black Sea port after months of blockade as Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry confirms the first departure under the export corridor.

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
Ukrainian infrastructure work and reconstruction amid war, illustrating debate over billion‑hryvnia spending during active conflict and national priorities.

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 grain export shipments stalled at Black Sea port with ships waiting, Russia–Turkey diplomatic pressure backdrop, global food supply stakes

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
Grain export wheat fields and cargo port are blocked with political map overlay showing Russia, Belarus and Ukraine — export route gridlock context.

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
Close‑up of missile components and circuit boards representing how Russia sources critical parts via European suppliers despite sanctions

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
Map and pipelines showing halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe after Ukraine suspends flows due to occupied facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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

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