
Russia's oil exports see sharpest drop since November following U.S. sanctions – Bloomberg
Last week, Russia's seaborne oil exports experienced their steepest decline since November, following sweeping sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Joe Biden. — Ukrinform.
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Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council adopts joint statement
The Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council (UNIC) concluded its session by adopting a joint statement reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine from NATO members. — Ukrinform.
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Sharp rise in companies with Russian participation in Bulgaria – media
The number of companies with Russian participation in Bulgaria had risen sharply by the end of 2024. — Ukrinform.
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‘A team of attention-seekers’ — Ukrainian soldiers and politicians react to Trump's Inauguration speech
Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president on Jan. 20, giving a speech containing a bombastic series of announcements and executive orders, not to mention the declaration of two national emergencies.
Setting out the goals of his second term, with billionaires Elon Musk, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg at his side, Trump took aim at everything from transgender rights and electric cars to drug cartels and a mountain in Alaska.
Yet he kept his comments on U.S. foreign policy rela
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Trump claims U.S. needs Greenland to combat Russia, China
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States should acquire Greenland for reasons of "international security," citing threats posed by Russia and China. — Ukrinform.
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Zelensky says Ukraine working on arranging his meeting with Trump
"The teams have been working on a meeting; they are currently in the process," Zelensky said, emphasizing Ukraine's commitment to ending the war with Russia.
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Trump team may meet Ukrainian delegation in early February, MP says
We are now working to ensure that the relevant meetings are held at the inter-parliamentary level and other levels," he said, as cited by Interfax Ukraine.
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Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 10
Editor’s note: This is issue 10 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from Jan. 13–19, 2025. This newsletter was until recently titled “Ukrainian Economy in Brief." The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and international financial
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Europe must become stronger in face of Russian hostility, Zelensky says
"Europe must establish itself as a strong global player," Zelensky said, adding that, while the United States remains an indispensable ally, Washington doubts Europe's ability to contribute meaningfully to global security.
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NG units slow enemy advance on Pokrovsk front using increased drone deployment
Units of the National Guard of Ukraine have ramped up their use of various types of drones, effectively pressuring the pace of Russian forces’ advances in the Pokrovsk sector. — Ukrinform.
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