Artur Romanchenko

Artur Romanchenko

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The Iranian vessel Rona, which was heading to Russia, suffered an accident in the Caspian Sea.
Economy
The Iranian vessel Rona, which was heading to Russia, suffered an accident in the Caspian Sea.

The crew of the Iranian dry cargo ship was rescued after sending an SOS signal. The ship had repeatedly sailed a route that journalists link to maritime deliveries of weapons from Iran to Russia.

Sandu says she would support Moldova's unification with Romania, but calls EU course more realistic
Politics
Sandu says she would support Moldova's unification with Romania, but calls EU course more realistic

The Moldovan president acknowledged her personal support for the idea of reunification with Romania, but stressed that the majority of citizens do not currently share this opinion. The statement triggered a sharp reaction from the opposition and a new debate in society.

Ukraine's G7 allies to press Trump on security guarantees in Davos
Politics
Ukraine's G7 allies to press Trump on security guarantees in Davos

Leaders of leading Western countries plan to persuade the US President to personally support security arrangements for Ukraine after a possible ceasefire.

Russia increases production of cheap attack drones and integrates Starlink for strikes in the rear
War
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Russia increases production of cheap attack drones and integrates Starlink for strikes in the rear

The upgrade of Molniya-2 FPV drones with satellite communications significantly increases their range and resistance to EW, which increases pressure on Ukrainian logistics.

US uses microwave weapons to capture Maduro
Politics
US uses microwave weapons to capture Maduro

The US military may have used directed energy systems in a real combat operation for the first time during the arrest of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

Drone attacks on oil tankers in the Black Sea
Economy
Drone attacks on oil tankers in the Black Sea

Unidentified drones hit tankers heading to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal near Novorossiysk. The incident comes amid a sharp decline in Kazakhstan's oil exports and could raise transportation and insurance costs.

Sanctions lead to a significant decline in oil production in Russia
Politics
Sanctions lead to a significant decline in oil production in Russia

Russian oil companies suffered their worst production performance in a year and a half, as a result of new Western sanctions.

Foreigner detained in Bukovyna for attempting to smuggle conscripts out of Ukraine
Society
Foreigner detained in Bukovyna for attempting to smuggle conscripts out of Ukraine

In Chernivtsi region, law enforcement officers detained a foreign carrier who was trying to smuggle seven Ukrainians of military age by hiding them in a truck with beer.

Ministers believe UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers
Politics
Ministers believe UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers

The UK has established a legal basis for detaining tankers linked to sanctioned countries. Exploration of new military options and enhanced control could change the situation on the waters.

Bankruptcies in Ukraine: Trends in 2025
Economy
Bankruptcies in Ukraine: Trends in 2025

In 2025, 780 companies in Ukraine initiated bankruptcy proceedings, which is 10% of all businesses that ceased operations. The article examines which industries were most affected.

Senator Graham threatens Iran's supreme leader and calls on Trump to take tough action
Politics
Senator Graham threatens Iran's supreme leader and calls on Trump to take tough action

US Senator Lindsey Graham said that President Donald Trump is ready to use force against Iran's leadership if the crackdown on protests continues. The number of deaths and detainees in Tehran is growing.

Russian regions enter 2026 with a deepening financial crisis
Politics
Russian regions enter 2026 with a deepening financial crisis

Sanctions, the loss of markets and reduced transfers have led to a sharp deterioration in the financial situation of Russia's regions. Budget deficits are growing, and support from the centre is weakening due to the war against Ukraine.

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