What if Ukraine breaks before the front does?

The standoff in Kyiv and the shock from Iran are converging to push the war into a more dangerous phase, one with growing consequences for Europe and…

Mar 25 • finformant and Alexander Rodnyansky

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November 2025

Ukraine's Corruption Shock and the Culmination of the “Ukrainian Practitioner”

A wartime corruption scandal has exposed a network of officials whose hollowed-out institutions, personalized power, and economic mismanagement are…

Nov 16, 2025 • finformant and Alexander Rodnyansky

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September 2025

Drones, Brinkmanship, and a War Without Compromise

A grinding conflict defined by drones, budgets, and politics—with both Ukraine and Russia converging into militarized, authoritarian systems that could…

Sep 27, 2025 • finformant and Alexander Rodnyansky

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Kyiv Reels as Air Defences Strain

Russia kills 24 in Donetsk and sets Kyiv government buildings ablaze.

Sep 9, 2025 • finformant and Alexander Rodnyansky

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Markets Fret Over UK Fiscal Situation

Difficult times ahead for Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Sep 3, 2025 • Florian Kronawitter

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Xi, Putin, Modi Pitch a New Order

At the SCO summit, Xi pitched a “new global order” alongside Putin and Modi, tightening a Russia-China-India axis.

Sep 1, 2025 • finformant and Alexander Rodnyansky

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August 2025

Kyiv Under Fire, Diplomacy at Risk

Russia's deadly barrage on Kyiv killed 18 and hit EU-linked sites, as Moscow hardened demands: no NATO, Zelenskyy "illegitimate." With Europe's public…

Aug 28, 2025 • finformant and Alexander Rodnyansky

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Market Awaits Powell's Speech

What happened?

Aug 21, 2025 • finformant

Talks Without Teeth: Russia Buys Time, Ukraine Bleeds

At the White House, Trump promised vague security guarantees for Ukraine while pushing talks without a ceasefire.

Aug 19, 2025 • finformant

After Alaska: Putin Sets the Terms, Kyiv Braces

After Alaska, Trump drops his ceasefire demand and echoes Putin's "deal first" line; no new US sanctions.

Aug 18, 2025 • finformant

US PPI Shows Inflation Upswing Well Under Way

What happened?

Aug 15, 2025 • finformant

Putin Praises Trump as Donbas Lines Give Way

Putin hails Trump's "sincere efforts" ahead of the Alaska summit as Russian forces probe Donbas near Dobropillia.

Aug 14, 2025 • finformant