The US president demands a ceasefire and threatens new sanctions on Russia, but the Kremlin is betting on further offensive in Ukraine. Sanctions pressure has already hit the economy, but Putin is not ready to give up four Ukrainian regions.…
Ukraine risks losing partners, facing personal revenge from European politicians, and jeopardizing its path to EU membership. How Western analysts assess the consequences for Kyiv of curtailing the independence of NABU and SAPO. Buy an annual subscription to 6 Forbes…
Searches in NABU and SAPO paralyzed the work of anti-corruption bureaus and prosecutors’ offices and caused concern in the West. On July 22, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that strengthens the influence of the Prosecutor General on the anti-corruption…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gone from critic of US President Donald Trump to ally of his. Now the entrepreneur’s company is shaping the White House’s AI agenda, lobbying for the Stargate project in Abu Dhabi and competing for political…
After days of bloody fighting in Syria’s southern province of Suwayda, Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, on July 16. Hundreds of people have been killed, US intervention has been called in, and chaos has broken out on…
After months of hesitation, US President Donald Trump has changed his tune on the war in Ukraine: he promises weapons, but shifts the financial burden to the Europeans and gives Putin 50 days to reach a peace deal. Forbes Ukraine…
Estonia is preparing to become the first test for NATO in the event of new Russian aggression. What is happening on the Estonian-Russian border and why the world’s attention is focused on this small state right now. Highlights from the…
Popular Category Money Date Yesterday Quiet renewal, new mega-ministries and old staff. The President’s Office dared to change the Prime Minister for the first time during the war. How the government renewal was prepared and who will become ministers Stock…
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on its nuclear facilities. This threatens global energy security, as 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supplies pass through the strait. Oil prices have already jumped to a…
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities. In response, ballistic missiles, a breakdown in negotiations, and the threat of regional war. This is not just another escalation in the Middle East, but one of the most dangerous moments in recent decades. Who…
Falling cocoa harvests in Ivory Coast and Ghana have sent prices soaring in neighboring Nigeria. This has prompted office workers to leave their desks and become farmers, where they can earn much more in the fields. How long will the…
The US is once again planning to achieve peace through mineral deals. After Ukraine, the focus is on the conflict between Congo and Rwanda, which has been going on for over 30 years. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the…