Economy
EU approves phasing out Russian gas from 2026
The European Parliament supported the ban on imports of Russian liquefied and pipeline gas and instructed to prepare a complete refusal from Russian oil by 2027
Tesla returns to the top 7 most expensive companies in the US after record share price growth
Tesla's shares have updated their historical high, and the company's market value has reached $1.63 trillion, which has returned it to the top seven most expensive public companies in the US
Trump announces full blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers under sanctions
The US President announces a naval blockade of tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, accusing the Maduro regime of terrorism and theft of US assets
Kyivstar and Starlink satellite communication is now available for iPhone in Ukraine
Users of iPhone 13 and newer models have access to Kyivstar's Starlink Direct to Cell technology, which works even without terrestrial coverage
The US is preparing new sanctions against the Russian energy sector in case of failure of peace talks
Washington may soon step up sanctions pressure on Russia's oil sector if the Kremlin rejects a potential peace deal on Ukraine
США та Європа готують план безпеки для України після війни з військовими гарантіями
Американські та європейські партнери напрацювали проєкти гарантій безпеки для України після можливого припинення війни, які передбачають сильну армію ЗСУ та підтримку Заходу
Shmygal calls 2025 a record year for support of Ukraine in Ramstein format
Defence Minister says Ukraine could attract up to $45bn in aid in 2025, with needs for 2026 estimated at $120bn
Venezuela is forced to increase oil discounts after the arrest of the US tanker
Buyers of Venezuelan oil, particularly from China, demand deeper discounts and contract renegotiation after the first arrest of the US tanker and increased sanctions pressure
EU prepares €90bn reparations loan for Ukraine, defence first
The European Commission and France plan to provide Ukraine with €90bn in 2026-2027 from frozen Russian assets, with two-thirds of the amount to be spent on military support
Trump suspends £31bn US-Britain tech deal to apply pressure in trade talks
Washington paused a major technical agreement with London in an attempt to secure concessions in sensitive trade areas, including agricultural exports
Zelenskyy: Russia's frozen assets will not be enough to compensate for losses, but Ukraine will not survive without them
President says in The Hague that Ukraine expects to use €210bn of Russian assets to cover urgent needs, including defence, amid reduced support from some partners
The European Parliament is preparing to approve a reparations loan to Ukraine under an accelerated procedure
MEPs plan to vote in favour of a reparations loan to Ukraine as early as January 2026, as soon as EU leaders agree on the use of Russia's frozen assets
