Forbes: Ukraine decimates Russia’s best jets with American missiles: Ukraine has used a combination of American and Soviet-era missiles to take down nine Russian ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/28/forbes-ukraine-decimates-russias-best-jets-with-american-missiles/
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Victory: Russian Air Force Defeated
- Ukraine has successfully downed a record number of Russian military aircraft, including bombers and AWACS planes, in a short period.
- The Ukrainian Air Force effectively engaged Russian aircraft using Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems.
- Russia is experiencing losses as Ukraine strategically deploys its air defense systems to counter the Russian Air Force.
Russians register nearly 30,000 companies in Georgia since start of full-scale invasion
kyivindependent.com/russians-register-companies-georgia/
Russian Billionaire Antipov Detained After Steel Plants Nationalized: Russian billionaire Yury Antipov and his wife have been detained in connection to a fraud ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/26/russian-billionaire-antipov-detained-after-steel-plants-nationalized-a84252
Russian billionaire Anisimov renounces citizenship: Vasily Anisimov is a former partner of sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov and the founder of Trustconsult and ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-billionaire-renounces-citizenship/
Ukraine gets modest U.S. weapons package, until Congress can agree to more: The $250 million package addresses some battlefield shortfalls but still leaves ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/12/28/ukraine-us-funding-reaction/
Pro-Putin regional politician found dead outside his house: A politician from the party of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been found dead in a courtyard ...
cnn.com/2023/12/28/europe/egorov-russia-dead-outside-house/
Ukraine sinking Russia warship looks like win for Storm Shadow missile: UK-donated Storm Shadow missiles weigh nearly 2,900 lbs and have a range of more than 155 ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-likely-used-storm-shadow-missiles-strike-russian-ship-2023-12
Nepotism Comes Back to Bite Russia as Sanctions Hit Putin Allies, Relatives: Vladimir Putin's cousin, Anna Tsivileva, and the son of Dmitry Medvedev ...
newsweek.com/russia-eu-sanctions-package-putin-medvedev-allies-relatives-1853673
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Heads To Argentina To Drum Up Global South Support In War With Russia
rferl.org/a/ukraine-argentina-zelenskiy-global-south/32724164.html
Cyprus ignores Russian atrocities, Western sanctions to shield vast wealth of Putin allies - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-russia-eu-secrecy-tax-haven/
Quick Glance: Cyprus Shields Putin Allies from Western Sanctions
- An influx of foreign money, mostly Russian, has brought wealth to some but left Cyprus with a shady financial reputation.
- An investigation by ICIJ, Paper Trail Media, and 67 media partners reveals Cyprus' significant role in moving dirty money for Putin's regime and other dictators.
- The results of the eight-month investigation illustrate Russia's long-standing dominance over Cyprus' intertwined worlds of politics and finance.
- PwC's Cypriot unit assisted Russian oligarchs in undermining Western sanctions aimed at cutting off Putin's war funding.
How Ukraine's largest airline is surviving the war with Russia: In Ukraine, a little-known budget airline called SkyUp has found a way to survive even amid war ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-largest-airline-is-surviving-war-russia-skyup-2023-12
Russia Appointed a New Commander for Flagship Moskva Six Months After Ukraine Sank It
kyivpost.com/post/25486
As sanctions loomed, accounting giant PwC scrambled to keep powerful Russians a step ahead - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/pwc-cyprus-russia-oligarchs-ukraine-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Cyprus' Role in Shielding Putin's Wealth from Western Sanctions
- Decades of foreign money, mainly Russian, brought wealth to a few and a shady financial hub reputation for Cyprus.
- Investigation reveals Cyprus' significant role in moving dirty money for Putin’s autocratic regime and other brutal dictators.
- PwC’s Cypriot unit assisted Russian oligarchs in undermining Western sanctions during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- The 3.6 million leaked files in the Cyprus Confidential investigation come from six financial services providers and a website company.
Putin plays it safe by delaying new mobilization ahead of election in Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Dec. 8 that he would participate in the ...
kyivindependent.com/putin-plays-it-safe-by-delaying-new-mobilization-ahead-of-election-in-russia/
As sanctions loomed, accounting giant PwC scrambled to keep powerful Russians a step ahead - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/pwc-cyprus-russia-oligarchs-ukraine-sanctions/
Sanctions against Russia: 30 airports and 15 airlines to be cut off from aviation domain zone
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/14/7428697/
'Limited Edition' Russian BTR-90 Seen Abandoned in Destroyed Vehicle Column: Moscow's troops have sustained heavy losses in terms of vehicles in their slow ...
newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-btr90-avdiivka-donetsk-vehicle-losses-1851518
German journalist who praised Putin for years was paid by Russian oligarch: Hubert Seipel, a German journalist, documentary filmmaker and writer who made a film ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/14/7428798/
Ukraine’s top mobile operator hit by biggest cyberattack of war: Ukraine’s biggest mobile network operator offline afer cyberattack damaged infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-ukraines-top-mobile-operator-hit-by-biggest-cyberattack-of-war/
Ukraine's tanks are back in action to defend Avdiivka: Ukraine's tanks are playing a key role in fending off Russia in Avdiivka after months of taking a backseat ...
businessinsider.com/ukraines-tanks-are-back-in-action-to-defend-avdiivka-2023-12
Forbes: Canada lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire following lawsuit: Canada's Foreign Ministry agreed to remove sanctions against Russian oligarch Oleg ...
kyivindependent.com/forbes-canada-lifts-sanctions-on-russian-oligarch-following-lawsuit/
How Ukrainian airlines continue to fly despite the war with Russia: Ukrainian airlines have faced significant hurdles since the entire nation became an active ...
businessinsider.com/ukrainian-airlines-continue-to-fly-despite-war-2023-11
Ukraine on pace to make 72 howitzers next year, but ammo short: report: Ukraine is making its own weaponry to fight against Russia. It's increased production of ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-make-72-howitzers-next-year-struggle-ammo-report-2023-12
Russian billionaire Abramovich loses legal challenge against EU sanctions: UPDATE 1-Russian billionaire Abramovich loses legal challenge against EU sanctions
deccanherald.com/world/russian-billionaire-abramovich-loses-legal-challenge-against-eu-sanctions-2819048
Quick Glance: EU Court Rejects Abramovich's Challenge to Sanctions
- The EU court dismissed Abramovich's challenge to the sanctions, upholding their legitimacy.
- Abramovich failed to prove he was unlawfully put on the sanctions list.
- The court rejected Abramovich's claims for compensation and ruled that the sanctions did not unjustly infringe on his fundamental rights.
- The sanctions against Abramovich remain rightful due to his role in the multinational Russian steel producing Evraz group and its parent company.
Cyprus Confidential: How PwC scrambled to keep powerful Russian clients ahead of war sanctions
irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/2023/11/14/cyprus-confidential-how-pwc-scrambled-to-keep-powerful-russian-clients-ahead-of-war-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Cyprus to Investigate Allegations of Russian Sanction-Busting
- Cyprus has pledged to investigate new allegations by international journalists that it is a hub for Russian money-laundering enabling oligarchs to bypass sanctions.
- An investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and 67 media partners reveals that the east Mediterranean island plays an even bigger role than was commonly known in moving dirty money for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other brutal dictators.
- Documents offer a penetrating look inside the rogue financial system that has helped empower some of the West's most determined foes, as stated in the probe titled Cyprus Confidential.
- While it is not the first time the EU member Cyprus has been labeled a safe haven for the illicit gains of Russian oligarchs, the government has taken measures to combat money laundering and sanctions-busting since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Russian oligarch secretly funded journalist’s Putin book, documents show: German writer Hubert Seipel accepted support of Putin ally Alexei Mordashov ...
washingtonpost.com/style/media/2023/11/14/putin-oligarch-journalist-hubert-seipel-book/
Quick Glance: German Journalist's Secret Deal with Russian Oligarch
- German journalist Hubert Seipel, known for a bestseller on Putin, received secret payments to write a book about the Kremlin from an oligarch.
- New financial records reveal the extent of Russia's propaganda machine abroad.
- Seipel's latest book describes his unique access to the Russian president.
- Documents show Seipel received about $700,000 from a company linked to a Russian oligarch to write books about the political environment in Russia.
Putin Seizes Exiled Billionaire’s Car Dealership: President Vladimir Putin has ordered the seizure of Russia’s largest car dealership from exiled former lawmaker ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/12/22/putin-seizes-exiled-billionaires-car-dealership-a83529
Ukraine's Scythe Drone Is All About Striking Far Away As Cheaply As Possible
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraines-scythe-drone-is-all-about-striking-far-away-as-cheaply-as-possible
Russia destroys Avdiivka Coke Plant, it is impossible to restore it – Metinvest group
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/18/7433532/
More than 50 injured as 10 Russian ballistic missiles target Kyiv : Russia's second missile assault on Kyiv this week injured at least 51 people and damaged ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/more-than-50-injured-as-10-russian-ballistic-missiles-target-kyiv/
Quick Glance: Ukraine: Dozens Injured in Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv
- 53 injured, including 6 children, in attacks
- 10 Russian ballistic missiles shot down by Kyiv
- Air raid on Kyiv: Third Russian missile attack in a week
- Ukrainian air force shoots down all 10 targets
UN plastic treaty talks grapple with reuse, recycle, reduce debate: NAIROBI: A third round of United Nations negotiations in pursuit of the world's first treaty ...
channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/un-plastic-waste-treaty-reuse-recycle-reduce-3932211
Russia's air force lacks jets to destroy Ukraine's air defenses: Russia's air force doesn't appear to have "put its money or focus on the right technology ...
businessinsider.com/russian-air-force-lacks-jets-to-destroy-ukraines-air-defenses-2023-11
Instagram Working on New Privacy Update: Control Who Sees Your Likes on Posts, Reels
techtimes.com/articles/299660/20231212/instagram-working-new-privacy-update-control-who-sees-likes-posts-flipside.htm
New documentary shows ‘The Price of Truth’ in Putin’s Russia - ICIJ: The film follows Nobel Prize-winning Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov as he tries to keep ...
icij.org/investigations/russia-archive/new-documentary-shows-the-price-of-truth-in-putins-russia/
Quick Glance: Revealing Documentary: 'The Price of Truth' in Putin's Russia
- The film depicts Dmitry shortly after being attacked with red paint and acetone on a Russian train, causing damage to his eyes and eyelids.
- Some of them still reside in Russia, some have family members there.
- Every one of my films has been reliably copied and screened in Russia.
- Dmitry is persistent, and individuals like him are our only hope in the fight for something so significant.
US prosecutor's office wants to seize sanctioned Russian oligarch's yacht : New York prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture suit for 106-metre Amadea superyacht ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/10/23/7425388/
H&M to reopen two stores in Kyiv: Swedish fashion giant H&M will reopen two stores in Kyiv on Nov. 9, after closing them at the start of Russia's full-scale ...
kyivindependent.com/h-m-reopens-two-stores-in-kyiv/
Ukraine Business Roundup — November 28: The following is the Nov. 21, 2023 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-november-28/
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Recent Territorial Gains in Awdijiwka
- Significant territorial gains by the Russian army in Awdijiwka.
- Military expert Marcus Keupp highlights ongoing successes of Ukraine.
- Potential advantage for Ukraine.
- Ukraine's strategic position would be strengthened by the loss of personnel strength at the front.
Wealthy Russians Are Back To Buying Real Estate In Europe — Sanctions Be Damned: After the start of the war in Ukraine, Russian oligarchs and other rich ...
worldcrunch.com/business-finance/russians-real-estate-europe
Ukraine’s FPV drone production nearly sixfold behind Russia’s amidst engineers shortage
euromaidanpress.com/2023/11/30/ukraines-fpv-drone-production-nearly-sixfold-behind-russias-amidst-engineers-shortage/
Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russia abducts Ukrainian children with disabilities
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-russia-abducts-ukrainian-children-with-disabilities/
VIDEO: US Bradley hit by Russia's new Lancet drone shows how it evades anti-drone nets
businessinsider.com/video-us-bradley-hit-russias-lancet-drone-anti-drone-nets-2023-11
War, Corruption And The Long Overdue Demise Of The Ukrainian Oligarch: Since Russia’s invasion, Ukraine's all-powerful oligarchs have lost a significant chunk of ...
worldcrunch.com/focus/end-of-ukrainian-oligarchs
Scoop: Forbes deal still hasn't closed after two-week extension: If the buyer doesn't come up with the cash soon, his deal to buy Forbes could be in peril.
axios.com/2023/11/21/forbes-deal-austin-russell-not-closed
Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russia abducts Ukrainian children with disabilities
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-russia-abducts-ukrainian-children-with-disabilities/
Ukraine likely destroyed 3 Russian S-400 missile systems worth $1.5B: UK intel: Unconfirmed reports have suggested that Ukraine used US-provided ATACMS to strike ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-likely-destroyed-3-russian-s-400-missile-systems-2023-11
EU sends latest tranche of 1.5 billion euros in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/eu-sends-latest-tranche-of-1-5-billion-euros-in-macro-financial-assistance-to-ukraine/
Russia attacks Odesa Oblast port infrastructure: A Russian strike hit port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, the Southern Defense Forces reported on Nov. 21.
kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-odesa-oblast-port-infrastructure/
Air Force: Ukraine downs 9 out of 10 Russian drones launched overnight: Ukrainian forces shot down nine of the 10 Shahed drones launched by Russia overnight ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-9-out-of-10-russian-drones-launched-overnight/
Ukraine war latest: Russia provides Hamas with Western weapons captured in Ukraine, Kyiv says
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-intelligence-says-russia-gives-hamas-weapons-captured-in-ukraine/
Moscow money in the Mediterranean Leaked documents show Cyprus firms linked to Russian billionaires played key role in the Kremlin’s backdoor dealings — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2023/11/15/moscow-money-in-the-mediterranean
Quick Glance: Secret $40m Deal Links Abramovich to Putin's 'Wallets'
- Graphic shows composite pics of Roman Abramovich and Vladimir Putin, surrounded by arrows.
- Former Chelsea Football Club owner sanctioned by UK and EU, denies financial relationship with Russian leader.
- Secret deal transferred shares in profitable Russian advertising company from Abramovich's trust to Putin's inner circle.
- Confidential records reveal close friends of Putin involved in the secret deal.
Putin May Be Forced to End Ukraine Invasion Under This Condition: Falling export revenues might hurt the Russian president's ability to continue to the war he ...
newsweek.com/russia-putin-war-ukraine-oil-exports-1833124
Investigation: Baltic-registered crypto firms service payments for Russian private army, allow sanctions evasion
kyivindependent.com/investigation-baltic-registered-crypto-firms-service-payments-for-russian-private-army-allow-sanctions-evasion/
As sanctions loomed, accounting giant PwC scrambled to keep powerful Russians a step ahead - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/pwc-cyprus-russia-oligarchs-ukraine-sanctions/
Quick Glance: PwC and the Russian Oligarchs
- In March 2022, a PwC manager in Cyprus urgently requested the transfer of $100 million between two shell companies controlled by Russian oligarchs.
- The U.K. imposed an asset freeze and travel ban on the two PwC clients by the year's end, describing them as part of the selected elite supported by Putin.
- The urgent transaction by the PwC clients was part of a broader effort to administer a sprawling network of investments controlled by Abramov and Frolov on at least three continents.
- The ICIJ investigation Cyprus Confidential shows that PwC Cyprus provided services to at least 62 shell companies and trusts controlled or owned by Abramov and Frolov.
Ukraine latest: More than 50 killed in Russian missile attack on cafe: The war in Ukraine, which broke out in February 2022 with Russia's invasion of its ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Ukraine-war/Ukraine-war-Free-to-read/Ukraine-latest-More-than-50-killed-in-Russian-missile-attack-on-cafe
Forbes: Ukraine considers raising banks' income tax for 2023 amid budget fears
kyivindependent.com/forbes-ukraine-considers-raising/
Officer shortages affect operations of Russian, Ukrainian militaries: Shortages of capable staff officers and junior leaders limit what the Russian and Ukrainian ...
businessinsider.com/officer-shortages-affect-operations-of-russian-ukrainian-militaries-2023-11
Ukraine squeezes every last drop for defense in 2024 budget, Russia still 2.5x more
euromaidanpress.com/2023/11/11/ukraine-squeezes-every-last-drop-for-defense-in-2024-budget-russia-still-2-5x-more/
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky meets soldiers fighting on Kupiansk-Lyman axis: Key updates on Oct. 3: * Zelensky meets soldiers fighting on Kupiansk-Lyman axis ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-zelensky-meets-soldiers-fighting-on-kupiansk-lyman-axis/
The US Army needs tanks for the Pacific but knows Abrams isn't the one: Russia and China have studied the US Army's tanks, and they're fielding new weapons that ...
businessinsider.com/army-knows-abrams-tanks-arent-suited-for-russia-china-war-2023-11
France arrests Russian tycoon Kuzmichev in tax, sanctions probe: French police have arrested Russian billionaire Alexei Kuzmichev, one of the co-founders of the ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20231031-france-arrests-russian-tycoon-kuzmichev-in-tax-sanctions-probe
Western Firms Continue to Dominate Russian Market in 2023 – Forbes: U.S., French and German corporations continued to dominate the Russian market in 2023 despite ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/10/02/western-firms-continue-to-dominate-russian-market-in-2023-forbes-a82634
Russian head of Alfa Group detained in France: Alexey Kuzmichev was widely considered one of the most influential oligarchs in Russia and added to the EU’s ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-head-of-alfa-group-detained-in-france/
Ukraine Business Roundup — Issue 7: The following is the seventh edition of our new Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-issue-7/
Quick Glance: Latest Updates on Ukrainian Business
- Fest, like many businesses in Ukraine, utilizes the sole proprietorship model, commonly referred to as FOP in Ukrainian.
- This business approach typically simplifies management, accounting, and the complex tax structure in Ukraine.
- Since the onset of the large-scale invasion, 840 Ukrainian businesses have relocated from the war-affected regions, as reported by the analytics website Opendatabot on October 23.
- Among the risks faced are significant losses to their personnel and businesses due to ongoing Russian attacks, labor shortage, and scarcity of goods.
Russia's DIY Vehicles Torn to Pieces After Failed Advance: Images on social media show the improvised MT-LB armored vehicles abandoned in Ukraine's Donetsk ...
newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-donetsk-diy-mt-lb-1834174
Ukrainian man calls Russian tech support to help with captured tank: The soldier also called the tank's manufacturers in Russia, who told him to send them a ...
businessinsider.com/ukrainian-soldier-russian-tech-support-captured-russian-tank-wouldnt-work-2023-10
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Massive increase in Russian spending on its war against Ukraine and indoctrination on occupied territory
khpg.org/en/1608812972
Forbes Ukraine denies possible purchase of entire Forbes media group by Russian oligarch
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/10/23/7425329/
Russian medium caliber cannons wreaking havoc on Ukrainian troops: Medium-caliber cannon like those on infantry fighting vehicles and other armored vehicles can ...
businessinsider.com/russian-medium-caliber-cannons-wreaking-havoc-on-ukrainian-troops-2023-10
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Huawei is Still Operating and Hiring in Russia: Report: Huawei continues to work with Russian universities, keeps Russian Research Institute running.
tomshardware.com/news/huawei-still-operating-in-russia-hiring-skilled-individuals-report
Russia-Ukraine: Anti-tank missiles wreck armor but tank still has role: Anti-tank missiles are a well-known threat. Russia's bigger problem may be how it's using ...
businessinsider.com/anti-tank-missiles-armor-ukraine-tank-still-has-battlefield-role-2023-10
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Issue 4: The following is the fourth edition of our new Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-issue-4/
Russian finance minister: Ukraine war is Moscow’s main budget priority: The main priority for Russia’s budget for the next three years is strengthening the ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-is-russias-main-budget-priority-finance-minister-says/
Who is funding Telegram? How a decade of unprofitability hasn't stopped the messenger app from growing
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/10/1/7422200/
Russia has proved resilience to western sanctions, says Oleg Deripaska: Metals oligarch tells FT of his ‘surprise’ at performance of economy in wake of invasion ...
ft.com/content/3652bbb5-a0f9-4d54-adc6-03b645a44306
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Quick Glance: Russian economy booming despite sanctions
- Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska explains the reasons behind it.
- The Russian economy has recovered from the sanctions.
- President Putin is optimistic with forecasts of 2.8% growth this year.
- Trade between India and Russia has tripled.
Russia Strikes Mykolayiv As Ukrainian Drones Knock Out Power In Kursk Region: Russian troops launched a missile attack on September 29 on the southern Ukrainian ...
rferl.org/a/russia-strikes-ukraine-mykolayiv-drones-kursk/32615433.html
Forbes Ukraine: Russia spent $167 billion on full-scale war: Russia spent $167 billion on the full-scale invasion, with Ukraine destroying around $34 billion ...
kyivindependent.com/forbes-russia-spent-167b-on-invasion-with-34b-destroyed-by-ukraine/
Russia already spent over US$167 billion on war against Ukraine – Forbes: In a year and a half since the start of its full-scale invasion, Russia spent about ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/16/7420143/
Denmark uses Leopard tanks from museums to train Ukrainian troops – Forbes: Denmark turned to its museums for help to train Ukrainian tankers on the Leopard 1A5s ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/9/7419135/
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