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US President Donald Trump’s mixed signals regarding war with Iran are creating uncertainty not only for allies and the markets, but also for his closest advisers. Those around him admit that they do not have a clear understanding of the way forward.
Improvements in the energy situation and demand bolstered business activity last month, but shelling, inflation and labour shortages remain key risks.
The German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has completed production of the first batch of Linza drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and is now scaling up to mass production.
Emirates Global Aluminium has suspended operations at one of its plants following rocket and drone attacks. The incident has affected the market and led to a rise in aluminium prices.
Russian singer Nikolai Baskov has been charged in absentia in Ukraine. He publicly supported the Kremlin, wrote on social media that “Russia is at war with the Western world”, and described the aggression as a “holy war”.
On 1 April 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that the Russian Armed Forces had completed their capture of the territory of the self-proclaimed ‘LPR’.
On the night of 1 April, the final qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were decided.
Iranian attacks on data centres in Bahrain have caused disruptions to banking and aviation systems.
Ukraine has received almost $1.3 billion from the Japanese government for social spending — pensions, assistance for the low-income, housing benefits, and so on.
The vast majority of Americans (59%) are against US President Donald Trump’s signature appearing on dollar bills.
The Russian oil and gas company Rosneft, which is controlled by the Russian government, saw its net profit fall by 73% in 2025.
Payments of an additional 1,500 hryvnias – as targeted support for pensioners and vulnerable groups in Ukraine – will begin on 1 April 2026.
