⚡️ EU should 'hold a mirror to itself' on Russia sanctions before criticizing others — Latvian minister on Trump diesel deal.
"Let's look at ourselves. The EU first took out two big Russian oligarchs, the biggest ever supporters of Putin's regime, from the sanctions," Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said when asked to comment on a U.S. deal to buy Russian diesel.
"Let's look at ourselves. The EU first took out two big Russian oligarchs, the biggest ever supporters of Putin's regime, from the sanctions," Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said when asked to comment on a U.S. deal to buy Russian diesel.
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⚡️ EU votes through largest ever Russia sanctions list.
"This is the single largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started its war," chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said, adding that more than half of the roughly 1600 listings "are connected to the production chain for ballistic missiles."
"This is the single largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started its war," chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said, adding that more than half of the roughly 1600 listings "are connected to the production chain for ballistic missiles."
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⚡️ Lithuania calls on EU to designate Russia's foreign intelligence agency a terrorist organization.
"Only when we increase our sanctions, when we show that we are serious, will we deny Russia the possibility to raise havoc in our capitals," Budrys said.
"Only when we increase our sanctions, when we show that we are serious, will we deny Russia the possibility to raise havoc in our capitals," Budrys said.
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⚡️ EU passes sanctions against Russia's illegal election in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Of the 77 sanctioned individuals, 74 ran as candidates in the sham elections, while the remaining three were newly elected members of Russia's central electoral commission.
Of the 77 sanctioned individuals, 74 ran as candidates in the sham elections, while the remaining three were newly elected members of Russia's central electoral commission.
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⚡️ 'We have one refinery' — Zelensky says energy ceasefire must cover power grid, not just oil.
Ukraine will halt its strikes against Russian refineries only if Moscow ceases its attacks against the Ukrainian power grid, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 12, signaling that a refinery-only truce makes little sense for a country with a single, badly damaged refinery.
Ukraine will halt its strikes against Russian refineries only if Moscow ceases its attacks against the Ukrainian power grid, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 12, signaling that a refinery-only truce makes little sense for a country with a single, badly damaged refinery.
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⚡️ Russian attacks kill at least 10, injure 69 across Ukraine as Moscow targets energy infrastructure in several oblasts.
Overnight on Oct. 12, Russian forces launched 121 Shahed-type attack drones, including 76 jet-powered versions, as well as Gerbera and Parodiya decoy drones, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Overnight on Oct. 12, Russian forces launched 121 Shahed-type attack drones, including 76 jet-powered versions, as well as Gerbera and Parodiya decoy drones, Ukraine's Air Force said.
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⚡️ Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU.
"The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation. I ask you to take these proposals forward as an urgent priority," writes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in a letter seen by the Kyiv Independent.
"The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation. I ask you to take these proposals forward as an urgent priority," writes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in a letter seen by the Kyiv Independent.
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⚡️ Russia-led military bloc launches joint military drills in Belarus.
The drills involve more than 1,500 military personnel, over 300 pieces of military equipment, and around 80 drones, according to the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
The drills involve more than 1,500 military personnel, over 300 pieces of military equipment, and around 80 drones, according to the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
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⚡️ Ukraine's parliament passes minority schools bill to appease Hungary, advance EU talks.
The vote paves the way for the EU to formally open two more accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova at a meeting in Luxembourg on Oct. 13.
The vote paves the way for the EU to formally open two more accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova at a meeting in Luxembourg on Oct. 13.
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⚡️ Russian assets are only leverage if Europe uses them, says Ukraine's FM Sybiha.
"Europe can no longer stay immobilized on Russia's immobilized assets. The leverage is not in holding the money, but in using it for defense," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
"Europe can no longer stay immobilized on Russia's immobilized assets. The leverage is not in holding the money, but in using it for defense," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
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⚡️ Kremlin has nothing to say on Trump's energy ceasefire, rejects Zelensky's truce proposal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 12 reiterated his readiness to adhere to the energy truce — provided that Russia follows suit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 12 reiterated his readiness to adhere to the energy truce — provided that Russia follows suit.
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⚡️ Fire Point trolls Russia's Yandex after drone attack on data center.
The incident follows a series of reported drone strikes on Russian data centers that have disrupted Yandex services.
The incident follows a series of reported drone strikes on Russian data centers that have disrupted Yandex services.
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US threatens to cut intel sharing with Ukraine in push to protect Russian oil refineries, sources confirm
The Trump administration threatened senior Ukrainian officials with a total cutoff of U.S. intelligence sharing and access to the Europe-led PURL weaponry scheme if Kyiv strikes Russian energy infrastructure, sources told the Kyiv Independent.
The threats followed a unilateral "energy ceasefire" announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, pressuring Ukraine to refrain from targeting Russian oil refineries even as Russian forces continue attacking Ukrainian power facilities.
Photo: Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images.
The Trump administration threatened senior Ukrainian officials with a total cutoff of U.S. intelligence sharing and access to the Europe-led PURL weaponry scheme if Kyiv strikes Russian energy infrastructure, sources told the Kyiv Independent.
The threats followed a unilateral "energy ceasefire" announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, pressuring Ukraine to refrain from targeting Russian oil refineries even as Russian forces continue attacking Ukrainian power facilities.
Photo: Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images.
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⚡️ Update: Hungary welcomes Ukraine passing minority schools bill.
"We welcome today’s important step by the Ukrainian Parliament on minority education rights. A positive result of months of joint work and constructive dialogue," Hungary's Foreign Minister Anita Orban said on X.
"Let's keep this momentum going!"
"We welcome today’s important step by the Ukrainian Parliament on minority education rights. A positive result of months of joint work and constructive dialogue," Hungary's Foreign Minister Anita Orban said on X.
"Let's keep this momentum going!"
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⚡️SBU detains 19-year-old suspected of plotting bomb attack on bus full of soldiers
The SBU said it had foiled a series of alleged terrorist plots prepared by Russian intelligence services in Rivne this year. Previous alleged plots targeted a park area and administrative buildings in the city cente
The SBU said it had foiled a series of alleged terrorist plots prepared by Russian intelligence services in Rivne this year. Previous alleged plots targeted a park area and administrative buildings in the city cente
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Taxes are up next in our Investor’s Guide to Ukraine. The 7th edition, in collaboration with KPMG Ukraine Gateway, is out now.
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It’s not the number of taxes that makes Ukraine’s system tricky. It’s the rules and exemptions attached to each one. The right treaty relief or incentive can be a game changer, particularly for large projects.
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"Large investment projects — particularly those focusing on energy efficiency — can access valuable tax incentives, such as the opportunity to import equipment and machinery at reduced or even zero customs duties," said Sergii Popov, head of tax & legal at KPMG in Ukraine.
Inside the guide: business entities, special tax regimes, hiring, double taxation treaties, compliance risks, and more.
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Illustration: Alina Kovtun
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It’s not the number of taxes that makes Ukraine’s system tricky. It’s the rules and exemptions attached to each one. The right treaty relief or incentive can be a game changer, particularly for large projects.
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"Large investment projects — particularly those focusing on energy efficiency — can access valuable tax incentives, such as the opportunity to import equipment and machinery at reduced or even zero customs duties," said Sergii Popov, head of tax & legal at KPMG in Ukraine.
Inside the guide: business entities, special tax regimes, hiring, double taxation treaties, compliance risks, and more.
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Illustration: Alina Kovtun
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⚡️Poland investigates alleged plot to kill prime minister, his deputy
Police received numerous reports of a possible assassination attempt, after which a meeting was called between representatives of the Interior and Administration Ministry, the State Protection Service, and the Internal Security Agency.
Police received numerous reports of a possible assassination attempt, after which a meeting was called between representatives of the Interior and Administration Ministry, the State Protection Service, and the Internal Security Agency.
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⚡️New interceptor drone destroys two Russian Geran-5 drones in first week, Fedorov says
The successful test comes as Ukrainian cities are under repeated assault from Russia's new generation of jet-powered drones.
The successful test comes as Ukrainian cities are under repeated assault from Russia's new generation of jet-powered drones.
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Explainer: What top Zelensky staffer's bail saga tells us about Ukraine's justice system
The release from custody of Iryna Mudra, a former deputy head of the President’s Office, last week followed an unusual development.
While Ukrainians had been previously accustomed to corruption suspects easily escaping justice, now the trend was the opposite. Mudra had the money to pay the bail but banks refused to process payments for posting it, fearing that they could be accused of taking part in money laundering.
Photo: Marianna Kotyk/Ukrinform / NurPhoto via Getty Images
The release from custody of Iryna Mudra, a former deputy head of the President’s Office, last week followed an unusual development.
While Ukrainians had been previously accustomed to corruption suspects easily escaping justice, now the trend was the opposite. Mudra had the money to pay the bail but banks refused to process payments for posting it, fearing that they could be accused of taking part in money laundering.
Photo: Marianna Kotyk/Ukrinform / NurPhoto via Getty Images
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⚡️Russia strikes Roshen confectionery factory in Vinnytsia
Russia struck a production complex belonging to Ukrainian confectionery company Roshen in Vinnytsia on Oct. 12, the company said.
Russia struck a production complex belonging to Ukrainian confectionery company Roshen in Vinnytsia on Oct. 12, the company said.
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