Oil Surge Raises Inflation and Margin Risks for Asian Markets
Ukraine War
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Futures & Commodities
Oil Falls as Trump’s Russia–Ukraine Energy Truce Claim Raises Supply Hopes
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnBrent falls toward $103 after Trump announces a Russia–Ukraine energy truce, but confirmation gaps and Middle East risks limit supply …
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Trump’s Russian diesel agreement draws criticism from Ukraine and Europe, raising questions over fuel supplies, sanctions and Moscow’s war revenue.
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Reviews
Ukraine Audits Flag $1.2 Billion in Defense Procurement Losses
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnConfidential Ukrainian audits found $1.2 billion in suspected fraud, waste and mismanagement, including defective ammunition and repeated contracts for failed …
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Reviews
Russia Says Its Economy Is Resilient. A Top Economist Warned of Crisis
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnThe dismissal of VEB’s chief economist exposes a widening debate over whether Russia’s wartime growth can survive a prolonged conflict.
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POLITICSReviews
Ukrainian Brigade Commander Detained Over Alleged Civilian Killings, Raising Scrutiny of High-Profile Military Unit
Even before entering combat, the brigade attracted attention after reports that approximately 1,700 recruits deserted during a nine-month training program …
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Russia signals confidence as Trump-backed ceasefire lowers tensions in Moscow
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Energy shock, industrial flight, and $240B in losses reshape Europe’s largest economy
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POLITICS
EU Strikes Last-Minute Deal on Ukraine Funding After Marathon Talks in Brussels
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnA 16-hour standoff exposes Europe’s political limits as leaders sidestep frozen Russian assets to keep aid flowing to Kyiv
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At a Doha forum, the president’s son suggests Washington may withdraw from peace efforts, citing “no incentive” in Kyiv to …