Politics
The High Anti-Corruption Court arrested former Energy Minister Galushchenko with bail set at UAH 200 million
The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko in the form of 60 days' detention with the right to post bail of 200 million hryvnias. He is suspected of laundering money through a foreign fund which, according to the investigation, accumulated more than 112 million dollars in cash.
Istanbul investigates theft of $30 million from car park: 11 people detained, case linked to high-profile financial investigations
In the Bakırköy district of Istanbul, an investigation is underway into the large-scale theft of $30 million from two cars on the grounds of a residential complex. The number of detainees has risen to 11, and the case itself intersects with investigations into money laundering and high-profile political proceedings.
175 Russian tankers from the shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea are sailing under false flags
Journalists from the Finnish MOT programme have identified at least 175 oil tankers belonging to Russia's shadow fleet with falsified flag state data. Most of them operate in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, transporting oil worth billions of euros.
The third round of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia has begun in Geneva: security, humanitarian issues and territories are being discussed.
On 17 February, the third round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia began in Geneva. The meetings are being held behind closed doors, and the parties are preparing to continue their work on 18 February.
The second round of negotiations between the US and Iran on the nuclear programme has begun in Geneva.
On 17 February, the second round of indirect talks between the US and Iran began in Geneva, mediated by Oman. The parties are discussing restrictions on Tehran's nuclear programme and the possible lifting of US sanctions amid growing military tensions in the Middle East.
Germany has provided Ukraine with €94 billion in support since the start of the full-scale war.
The German government has stated that it considers a strong, democratic and sovereign Ukraine to be key to the security of Germany itself, and therefore continues to consistently support Kyiv. According to Berlin's estimates, since 24 February 2022, Germany has provided or secured approximately €39 billion in bilateral civilian aid and approximately €55 billion in military support to Ukraine.
Rubio supported Orbán in Budapest ahead of the elections and announced deeper energy cooperation
During his visit to Budapest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump is counting on Viktor Orbán's victory in the parliamentary elections on 12 April. The parties also agreed to expand their energy partnership, including the supply of American LNG and cooperation in civil nuclear energy.
Western pressure may force Russia to cut oil production due to falling exports
Tighter sanctions from the US and the EU, reduced purchases by India, and the accumulation of stocks at sea may force Russia to reduce oil production in the coming months. Against the backdrop of the war against Ukraine, this puts additional pressure on the Kremlin's budget, where oil and gas revenues account for about a quarter of its income.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards begin training in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with the US
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has begun naval exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, considered a key route for global oil supplies. The manoeuvres began on the eve of a new round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva.
German and British army chiefs call for rearmament of Europe amid threats from Russia
The commanders-in-chief of the German and British armed forces have stated that rearmament is a morally justified step to protect peace. In their opinion, strengthening Europe's defence capabilities has become a necessity due to Russia's change in military strategy following its invasion of Ukraine.
The US military operation in the Caribbean region has already cost nearly $3 billion.
The US operation around Venezuela, which ended with the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, was accompanied by a large-scale deployment of the navy and air force. According to Bloomberg's estimates, since August 2025, the cost of the deployment has approached $3 billion, reaching over $20 million per day at its peak.
Trump promised support for Israeli strikes on Iran's missile programme if negotiations fail
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump stated that he is prepared to support Israeli strikes against Iran's ballistic missile programme if Washington and Tehran fail to reach an agreement. Against the backdrop of negotiations, the US is considering the possibility of providing military assistance to Israel and is increasing its presence in the region.
