Economy
A risky experiment based on weak institutional capacity, - lawyer comments on initiatives by ESBU Director Tsivinsky
The initiatives of Oleksandr Tsivinsky, Director of the Economic Security Bureau, are a risky experiment based on weak institutional capacity. In the Ukrainian context, any "quick" mechanism that lacks a clear legal basis and judicial oversight can become an instrument of discretion. This opinion was expressed by lawyer Vyacheslav Trunov in an interview with ThePublic.
Russia compensated for losses from sanctions with gold worth over $216 billion
The rapid rise in global gold prices since the start of the full-scale war has allowed Russia to partially restore the financial capabilities it lost due to the freezing of its assets in the EU.
The European Parliament has launched an urgent procedure for a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine.
The decision allows for the acceleration of financial assistance for 2026–2027 and the commencement of payments as early as the second quarter, provided that all stages are agreed upon in a timely manner.
Partners strengthen energy support for Ukraine: the Netherlands increases aid to €133 million in 2026
In the coming days, Ukraine will receive new shipments of energy equipment, as well as additional funding from European partners to restore electricity and heat supply after Russian attacks.
The US intercepted the seventh sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean Sea
The US military has taken control of the oil tanker Sagitta, which violated the blockade on Venezuelan oil exports imposed by Donald Trump's administration.
Trump heads to Davos with tough rhetoric: no agreement will be signed on the $800 billion reconstruction of Ukraine
The escalation of the conflict surrounding Greenland and threats of tariffs against allies changed the forum's agenda, pushing the Ukrainian issue into the background.
Artificial intelligence versus "suicide bombers" US reports that Ukraine is preparing a new generation of air defence systems
After a trip to cold Kyiv, columnist David Ignatius argues that Ukraine is relying on cheap autonomous interceptors and the analysis of millions of data fragments to withstand Russia`s aerial terror.
A dysfunctional institutional model and a record number of public promises – Vyacheslav Trunov explained why the BEB did not become an effective tool for combating economic crime.
After Oleksandr Tsivinskyi was appointed as the new director of the BEB, the agency was expected to quickly reboot and effectively combat economic crime. Instead, despite a record number of high-profile promises over five months, no changes have taken place within the Bureau, and the illegal markets for cigarettes and technology continue to grow. Meanwhile, Western partners are directly demanding the elimination of schemes, not new concepts.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing food reserves in case of power outages
The government assures that there is sufficient food in Ukraine and that producers will receive support to ensure uninterrupted operations amid energy restrictions.
Ukraine needs $1 billion to restore its energy system after Russian attacks
Due to massive shelling since October 2025, 8.5 GW of power generation capacity has been damaged in Ukraine, and the state is forced to seek a billion dollars for equipment and reserves to get through the harsh winter.
China has begun construction of a 100 GW "Solar Wall" in the desert
The project, consisting of eight million solar panels, is expected to generate 180 billion kWh of electricity annually and become one of the world`s largest examples of green energy.
It is difficult for Europe to use trillions of dollars in US assets as leverage against Washington
Despite holding more than $10 trillion in American assets, Europe has limited options for responding to Donald Trump`s new tariff policy on Greenland.
