Zelensky Seeks Stronger Trump Support: Demilitarized Zone, Security Guarantees, and a New Peace Plan
On Sunday, Zelensky and Trump met at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
And a whole world in BRIEFLY.
Sanctions Slow Russia’s Push to Ramp Up LNG Production
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged that international sanctions have pushed back the timeline for reaching previously announced targets.
Russia Becomes China’s Leading LNG Supplier, Overtaking Australia
According to Bloomberg, pricing has been the decisive factor behind the sharp rise in shipments.
Russian Central Bank’s Court Battle With Euroclear Could Help Plug the 2026 Budget Deficit
It is reasonable to assume that the Moscow court will support the Central Bank’s argument that it has suffered losses equivalent to the full amount of its frozen reserves.
Russia Prepares for a Cautious Key Rate Cut Amid Tax Risks
Most economists surveyed by the agency believe the rate will be lowered by 50 basis points to 16% on Friday.
EU Agrees €90bn Loan for Ukraine After Russian Asset Plan Collapses
The decision came after EU member states failed to reach consensus on using frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance Kyiv directly.
Belgian Prime Minister Warns: Failure to Fund Ukraine Would Be Europe’s Shame
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever issued the warning while addressing lawmakers in the country’s federal parliament ahead of a crucial EU summit.
Russian Oil Tankers Alter Routes in the Black Sea, Hugging the Turkish Coast
This detour, according to Bloomberg, may be an attempt to reduce the risk of attacks by Ukrainian sea drones, which have become more active against shipping in recent weeks.
The US Prepares a New Package of Sanctions Against Russia if Putin Rejects a Peace Deal
In the view of Bloomberg, officials in Washington believe that increasing pressure on Russia’s oil flows remains the most effective lever to influence the Kremlin’s calculations.
Economic Anxiety and Electoral Strategy: How Russian Parties Are Reading the Road to the State Duma Elections
An analysis of how economic stagnation and falling living standards could shape Russia’s State Duma elections, comparing the KPRF’s protest strategy with the LDPR’s politics of “care.”
