US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver despite pledge to end it Photo: pixabay Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance has agreed with the Group of Official Creditors to postpone payments on state and state-guaranteed debt, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding. The Photo: depositphotos The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran showed how quickly a strategic maritime corridor can turn into a weapon with global consequences. But there is a place where a crisi Photo: president.gov.ua Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law extending the military tax for three years after the end of the war. The announcement was made on the website of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukr Photo: depositphotos Mobile operators in Ukraine offer several affordable tariffs for pensioners, although most of them have certain activation conditions, according to tehnofan.com. 📡 lif Photo: Getty Images EU countries have increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Arctic “Yamal LNG” project, amid a global supply squeeze triggered by the energy crisis in the MiPlanes may become scarce: Airports Council International Europe warns the European Commission of a jet fuel shortage Photo: Getty Images This was stated by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to his Telegram channel. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine has already reached agreements with countries in the Middle East to se Photo: Press Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine On April 8, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted draft law No. 15111-d in its first reading, amending the Tax Code regarding the taxation of di Photo: flickr.com The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 15110 extending the military levy for three years after the end of the war. A total of 257 MPs voted in favor of the bill both in the first Photo: EPA Due to hostilities and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, part of consumers in the Odesa Oblast, Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Kherson Oblast, and Chernihiv Oblast temporarily remai Photo: ZN The company appears undeterred by the war in Ukraine and the risks to Europe. Evidence suggests that cellulose acetate produced by the European company Cerdia was purchased by a Russian Ukraine has received nearly $1.3 billion in financial support from Japan Photo: depositphotos Ukraine’s wheat exports have dropped sharply in the current marketing season, with only 55% of the planned export potential realized by the end of March, according to the Ukrain Photo: depositphotos Ukraine’s government has approved the construction of a modern technological complex for producing nuclear fuel assemblies for the country’s nuclear power plants. The project w Photo: depositphotos The Pension Fund is carrying out an automatic recalculation of pensions for those who continue to work. Starting from April 1, higher pensions will be paid to pensioners who ar Photo: depositphotos Although Iran is officially considering U.S. proposals. On Thursday, March 26, oil prices rose around 2%. The market reacted to the lack of agreement between the U.S. and Iran Photo: EPA After a series of incidents involving Russian vessels and Western sanctions, the Kremlin is preparing a comprehensive system to protect its maritime trade. Russia plans to introduce navaEconomic “shield” against Donald Trump and China: European Union and Australia near historic deal Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Telegram The easing of sanctions and new revenues are increasing the risk of escalation in the war against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin never intended to s Photo: EPA Reuters reports that Iran attacked oil terminals in the United Arab Emirates, urged civilians to evacuate areas near ports, and warned of further strikes on American facilities in the Per Photo: depositphotos The United States has partially eased sanctions against Russia by issuing a temporary license allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that have already been load Photo: Getty Images Prices for diesel and autogas have increased at several Ukrainian fuel station networks, while some operators kept their prices unchanged as of March 11 . Key changes Big Photo: Getty Images Oil prices have surged to levels not seen since July 2022, as the global energy market faces a shock more severe than the disruptions during the first Gulf War and Russia’s full-Global energy crisis deepens: Kuwait cuts oil production after Iranian strikes — Reuters Photo: depositphotos Oil prices are rising sharply amid the war involving Iran, and an increasing number of energy executives and traders warn that global markets may be approaching a turning point. Photo: Marine Traffic The United States has allowed India to temporarily increase purchases of Russian oil, easing pressure on the world’s third-largest oil importer as escalating tensions in the Pe Photo: Getty Images Ukrainian gas stations have sharply raised fuel prices. The main reason is tension in the global oil market due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, further price spikes Photo: Getty Images Ukraine receives first $1.5B IMF tranche: funds to cover priority budget spending Ukraine has received the first $1.5 billion tranche of financial assistance from the Interna Photo: EPA Iranian attacks across the Persian Gulf have dealt a major blow to the region’s critical energy infrastructure. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — the strategic chokepoint that carriOil prices rise amid Iran conflict: analysts predict various scenarios, including a surge to $120 per barrel Photo: EPA The coordinated US and Israeli attacks on Iran, along with Tehran’s retaliatory missile strikes across the Persian Gulf, are already forcing oil traders to halt shipments through the Stra Photo: Getty Images Ukraine’s economy is entering the fifth year of the full-scale war amid a deep energy crisis and declining industrial output. At the same time, preserving the country’s industr Photo: Getty Images Slovakia’s Economy Ministry says it relied on information from the Ukrainian side when stating that oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline could resume by February 26. However, Photo: Getty Images Gold prices rise to $5,230 amid tariffs and iran tensions Gold climbed for a fourth consecutive day, reaching around $5,230, driven by new 15% tariffs from U.S. President Donal Photo: depositphotos The International Register of Damage has announced the launch of a new compensation category, A1.2, bringing the total number of claim categories to 14. The new category appTrump raises global tariffs after Supreme Court blocks previous trade measure Photo: depositphotos Starting February 18, lifecell , one of Ukraine’s three largest mobile operators, will increase prices on its popular plans while also expanding the amount of data that can be Photo: depositphotos Starting March 1, a flexible cashback rate will be introduced. The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to adjust the “National Cashback” program rates. Until February 28, a single Photo: Getty Images Marine exports of Russian crude oil are trending against the Kremlin, raising the prospect of sharp production cuts in the coming months, Reuters reports. Russian oil producers Photo: flickr IMF drops prior actions for Ukraine’s $8.1bn program, delaying VAT for sole proprietors The International Monetary Fund has taken an unprecedented step by scrapping prior actions fo Photo: Getty Images The Ukrainian government is introducing a new program of interest-free loans for citizens forced to relocate due to emergencies. The funds are intended to help families settleUS to give Armenia $9bn to ditch Russian energy — Bloomberg Photo: EPA As much as 143 million barrels of unsold Russian crude are currently stuck at sea, while Moscow is losing billions of dollars every month as its oil industry sinks deeper into crisis und Photo: Getty Images Currently, the closures concern shopping malls in Dnipro, while stores in Odesa and Kharkiv remain uncertain. Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers (owning brand Photo: kmu.gov.ua The situation with electricity supply in Ukraine remains difficult due to significant damage to energy infrastructure facilities. Specialists are working to bring additional genera Photo: pixabay First tranche of €90bn EU loan for Ukraine could be paid out in April–June 2026 The Council of the European Union has approved its position on the legal framework for providing Ukr Photo: depositphotos Missing deadlines may lead to hefty fines In February, the rules for annual reporting for Ukrainian sole proprietors (FOPs) were updated. While the reporting form itself remaChina says yuan should become a global reserve currency — FT Photo: Getty Images Ukraine experiences large-scale power outage after technical fault between Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine On the morning of January 31, a technical fault occurred between the p Photo: Getty Images Widespread blackout hits Kyiv and parts of Ukraine on January 31, affecting even Moldova What happened On the morning of Saturday, January 31, Kyiv experienced a sudden powe Photo: REUTERS Ukraine and Poland have agreed to boost gas import capacities from the beginning of February until the end of the heating season. The Polish gas transmission system operator Gaz-Sys Photo: Pixabay Prolonged disconnections of mining and metallurgical enterprises from the power grid could lead to serious economic and technological consequences, as such facilities cannot operate o Photo: Getty Images Euro exceeds 51 UAH for the first time as of January 27 The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official euro rate above 51 hryvnias for the first time — at 51.06 UAH as of J