Economy
Iran resumes activity at nuclear facilities and conducts risky military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz
Satellite images capture construction work on damaged nuclear facilities, while the US warns Tehran over dangerous naval manoeuvres near a key energy route.
The Belarusian economy is approaching stagnation and the risk of a new recession
Slowing GDP growth, declining industry and weak external demand are shaping a scenario of zero growth in early 2026, with a high probability of deterioration.
The US offers India Venezuelan oil instead of Russian oil
Washington allows Delhi to resume oil purchases from Venezuela amid declining imports from Russia and US efforts to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
A partial shutdown has begun in the US due to a delay in voting in the House of Representatives.
The Senate approved government funding, but the House of Representatives plans to consider the package of bills only at the beginning of next week, so the shutdown of federal agencies is expected to be short-lived.
The EU is considering replacing the price cap on Russian oil with a complete ban on maritime services
Brussels is discussing a new model of sanctions that could block insurance and transportation of Russian oil regardless of its price and simplify control over restrictions.
Venezuela has opened its oil sector to private investors amid easing US sanctions
The Venezuelan Parliament has passed a law allowing private companies to independently extract and sell oil. The decision was made possible after the easing of US sanctions and has already led to the resumption of exports under international control.
Trump nominated his adviser for the position of Chairman of the US Federal Reserve System
Donald Trump has nominated former Board of Governors member Kevin Warsh, who previously advised him on economic policy, to head the Federal Reserve.
Russia's liquid reserves are melting away: the National Welfare Fund may be depleted within a year
At current oil prices, the Russian Federation's main reserve fund will last no more than 12–15 months, and if prices continue to fall, it could be depleted before the end of the year.
The Netherlands plans to provide more than €3 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2027–2029
The future Dutch government has published a coalition agreement that provides for long-term support for Ukraine. The document allocates billions in defence aid and confirms the policy of using frozen Russian assets.
Russian attack damaged Philip Morris tobacco factory in Kharkiv region
On the night and morning of 30 January, Russian troops struck civilian infrastructure in the Kharkiv region, damaging part of a tobacco factory and a warehouse and causing a large fire, but no casualties.
Norway will maintain military support for Ukraine in 2026 at a level of over $7 billion
Norway has confirmed its intention to provide Ukraine with military aid in 2026 at the record level of 2025, focusing on air defence, drones and the development of joint production.
Zelensky in an interview with Czech Radio: Czech support helps Ukraine defend all of Europe
The President thanked the Czech people for their help from the very first days of the full-scale war and stressed that Ukraine's resistance is not only about defending its own state, but also about security for the whole of Europe.
