Iraq Reclaims Embezzled Funds and Names Officials
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani announced that more than 182 billion Iraqi dinars, about 125 million dollars, previously taken from…
EU weighs easing sanctions on Agricultural Bank of Russia and SWIFT access
The European Union is actively weighing a potential move to ease sanctions on the Agricultural Bank of Russia as part of broader talks…
Russia Considers Doubling Disability Pensions for Families with Disabled Children
A senior Russian lawmaker called on the government to change the pension system so that disabled children could receive two pensions at the…
Rail Negotiations: US Economy at Risk if Rail Strike Proceeds
A large policy discussion has emerged around the potential impact of a nationwide railroad shutdown on the American economy and daily life.…
State Oversight and Energy Asset Security in Kazakhstan: Tokayev’s Directive and Ekibastuz Crisis
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev directed Prime Minister Alihan Smailov to explore options for restoring state ownership over energy facilities…
Pivotal steps toward Ukraine’s nuclear fuel self-sufficiency and regional safety dynamics
Petr Kotin, the chief executive officer of Energoatom, the Ukrainian state company overseeing nuclear power generation, stated that Ukraine’s…
Credit Holidays and Mobilization in Russia: Bank Practice, Policy Gaps, and Borrower Experiences
Russian citizens who were mobilized are experiencing refusals or significant missteps when it comes to granting them credit holidays, a…
Moldova Updates on Gazprom Debt and U.S. Aid for Energy Security
Moldovagaz Maintains Debt Link to Gazprom Amid Shifts in Gas Use and U.S. Support The Moldovan energy company Moldovagaz recently transferred…
Russia and Kazakhstan: A Deepening Economic and Security Partnership
Russia and Kazakhstan continue to deepen their economic and strategic partnership, a trend highlighted by senior officials during recent high…
Ukraine Central Bank Bond Purchases and Budget Planning
The National Bank of Ukraine has engaged in sizable government bond purchases, reporting a total of 15 billion hryvnias in new bond…