US Extends Sanctions Exemption for Lukoil Gas Stations Abroad Until October 2026
The United States Department of the Treasury has extended the special sanctions exemption for Lukoil gas stations operating outside the…
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The USA has postponed sanctions against Lukoil gas stations abroad until April 2026
The United States has decided to delay the implementation of sanctions against the gas stations of the Russian oil company…
World Bank Lowers Ukraine’s Economic Growth Forecast for 2026 to 2%
The World Bank has released an updated forecast regarding the growth dynamics of Ukraine's economy, indicating that in 2026, the…
EU Prepares New Sanctions Against Russia: Possible Restrictions for Kazakhstan and Banks
The European Commission plans to present the 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation by the end of this…
Ukraine Increased Semi-Hard Cheese Exports in July by 28% Due to Reduced Competition from Russia
In July 2025, Ukraine significantly increased its exports of semi-hard cheese. The figure rose by 28% compared to the same…
Kazakhstan Launches First Physically-Backed Bitcoin ETF in Central Asia
Kazakhstani company Fonte Capital has announced the launch of the first spot exchange-traded fund for Bitcoin in Central Asia —…
Kazakhstan Investment Fund Acquires Watzenrode to Participate in Ukraine’s Reconstruction
The Brickstone Private Equity Fund CEIC Ltd., an investment fund from Kazakhstan, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the…
Kyrgyzstan Launches Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG
Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of the USDKG stablecoin, which will be backed by gold reserves and supported by the…
The Ukrainian Labor Market Faces a Shortage of Personnel and Requires Labor Migrants
Ukraine is experiencing a severe shortage of personnel in the labor market, which threatens the further development of the economy.…
World Bank Forecasts Slow Economic Growth for Ukraine Until 2026
The World Bank has released an updated forecast for Ukraine's economic growth, indicating that economic growth will remain slow over…