Economy
Russia is concealing catastrophic economic losses caused by sanctions – intelligence reports
According to SAB, between 2022 and 2025 alone, Russia was forced to spend an additional $130 billion – around $32.5 billion annually – on circumventing sanctions and purchasing banned Western goods, which it had previously bought at significantly lower prices.
The person currently heading the ESBU should also be a professional, the MP explained why Tsivinsky is ineffective
Danylo Getmantsev, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, stated that the head of the Economic Security Bureau, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, should be not only politically independent, but also professional and results-oriented. However, the parliamentary committee currently sees no signs of improvement within the Economic Security Bureau.
Iran has offered to allow ships to pass through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz without being attacked
As part of its negotiations with the US, Iran is considering allowing ships to pass freely through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz. The implementation of this proposal depends on reaching agreements to prevent further conflict.
Europe risks losing its chemical industry due to the energy crisis – Bloomberg
Rising energy prices and supply disruptions are threatening the production of basic chemicals in Europe.
The US will not extend export licences for Russian and Iranian oil
The United States has stated that it does not intend to extend the temporary licences that allowed for specific shipments of Russian and Iranian oil. This position was announced by the White House.
Journalists contacted the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine regarding a meeting between Director Oleksandr Tsivinsky and businessman Vyacheslav Lysenko
The editorial team at UA.NEWS has sent an official request to the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine regarding the circumstances surrounding a meeting between the agency’s director, Oleksandr Tsivinskyi, and businessman Vyacheslav Lysenko, who is implicated in criminal proceedings.
The new head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine received a salary of 375,000 UAH from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in April
Orest Mandziy, Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine, received a salary of 375,427 UAH from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine immediately after his appointment to the new post.
The US has intercepted eight oil tankers linked to Iran following the start of the naval blockade
The US Navy has intercepted at least eight oil tankers entering or leaving Iranian ports. This occurred following the imposition of a naval blockade.
Ukraine has asked Israel to detain a Russian vessel in Haifa carrying stolen grain
Kyiv has stated that a Russian vessel carrying Ukrainian grain has entered the port of Haifa. The Ukrainian side is asking Israel not to allow it to leave the port.
Yuriy Belousov, Deputy Director of the ESBU, received a salary of almost 200,000 hryvnias last month
Amid complaints from the director of the Economic Security Bureau about insufficient funding, his deputy, Yuriy Belousov, received a salary of almost 200,000 hryvnias in March. By contrast, his predecessor’s salary averaged 95,000 hryvnias.
The EU prosecutor may bring charges against Orbán’s inner circle
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has announced his intention to bring the country into the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. This could pave the way for investigations into the use of EU funds in previous years.
Ukrainian petrol stations have raised diesel prices: where is the best place to fill up your car?
The sharpest rise in prices has been recorded within the Ukrnafta network, although the cost of the resource there remains the lowest on the market.
