In #Finland, a record level of bankruptcies has been recorded since 1997. According to the country's statistical office, the number of bankruptcy applications reached more than 3,800 in the period from November 2023. The main contributor to this increase was the construction sector. The country is facing some of the worst economic indicators in #Europe, which is related to low demand, especially from #Germany, as well as #sanctions against #Russia and rising unemployment. Source: Банкста
Nations continue to fight on X in 2025. Andrii Sybiha called Victor Orban "Russia's most valuable frozen asset" to which Orban replied that, "58% of [Ukraine's] gas and 44% of your electricity comes through #Hungary."
People in #Odessa are already queuing up at gas stations for fear that petrol prices will rise if the bridge in Mayaki suffers more strikes.
#Russian and foreign journalists have been waiting for the start of Vladimir Putin's live Q&A session since the morning. A large queue has gathered in front of the Gostiny Dvor. The "Year in Review" will begin at 12.00 MSK/[10:00 CET/6:00 EST]. More th
Military Chronicle: On #Kupyansk. The essence of the dual situation around the city is that both sides (both the Armed Forces of #Ukraine and #Russia) are currently doing what is most important to them. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are acting in their usual manner and trying to achieve their tasks, including achieving media successes. They are actively working on the internet and creating a picture of constant progress. At the same time, the #Russian Ministry of Defense is focused on purely mi
Military Chronicle: On #Kupyansk. The essence of the dual situation around the city is that both sides (both the Armed Forces of #Ukraine and #Russia) are currently doing what is most important to them. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are acting in their usual manner and trying to achieve their tasks, including achieving media successes. They are actively working on the internet and creating a picture of constant progress. At the same time, the #Russian Ministry of Defense is focused on purely mi
FT: "Belgian officials believe that Euroclear would be the first victim of potential retaliation in #Russia, as about €17bn of its clients’ assets are still immobilised there and at risk, according to people familiar with the matter. “The use of immobil
Residents of #Odessa are holding protests and blocking various streets around the city to protest the fact that they have not had electricity for 8 days.