Pivoting from Russia to West has cost Kiev BILLIONS, Ukraine’s ex-economy minister says

When Ukraine decided to reorientate towards the West in 2014, it lost billions of dollars in exports to Russia. Seven years later, despite close ties with the EU and the US, Kiev still hasn’t been able to replace the lost income. … Read More >Pivoting from Russia to West has cost Kiev BILLIONS, Ukraine’s ex-economy minister says

US confirms Russia’s status as market economy, but Moscow says decision needs cautious assessment

The US Commerce Department confirmed the market status of the Russian economy for US anti-dumping procedures, a decision Moscow sees as positive but intends to study in detail, the Economic Development Ministry says. … Read More >US confirms Russia’s status as market economy, but Moscow says decision needs cautious assessment

Spending millions on propellers and solar panels won’t make sun brighter or wind stronger, Russian envoy tells EU on energy crisis

Responsibility for the results of the European Union’s energy policies cannot be placed on Moscow, says Russia’s permanent representative to the bloc, Vladimir Chizhov. … Read More >Spending millions on propellers and solar panels won’t make sun brighter or wind stronger, Russian envoy tells EU on energy crisis

Beset by flagging economies, rising debt & defeat in Afghanistan, US-led West is lashing out at Russia and China in desperation

Western unity is fragmenting as the EU stumbles from crisis to crisis, NATO is struggling to recover from its rout in Afghanistan, and US President Joe Biden has apparently turned his back on America’s endless foreign adventures. … Read More >Beset by flagging economies, rising debt & defeat in Afghanistan, US-led West is lashing out at Russia and China in desperation