EU discusses returning to buying Russian gas: the initiative has sparked heated debate
Photo: ua.depositphotos.com Discussions have begun in the European Union about the possible resumption of Russian gas purchases. According to the Financial Times, citing sources, this initiative was supported by some officials from Germany, Hungary and other EU countries, which has already caused serious criticism among Ukraine’s allies. Supporters: cheap gas and the possibility of dialogue […]
Russian banks recorded record profits in 2024, but new challenges lie ahead
Photo: Getty images Russia’s banking sector showed record financial results in 2024, with profits reaching 4 trillion rubles (USD 40.7 billion), the Central Bank of the Russian Federation reported. Despite the sanctions and economic pressure, high interest rates (21%) and active lending ensured record revenue growth, Reuters reports. However, experts warn that in 2025, banks’ […]
Trump on the plane crash in Washington: “It could have been avoided”
Reagan Airport in Washington on the night of the plane crash. Photo: Bonnie Cash/UPI US President Donald Trump has said that the collision between an American Airlines CRJ700 Bombardier passenger jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington could have been prevented, Reuters reports. “The plane was making a perfect […]
Hamas uses Yahya Sinwar’s former home for a hostage transfer demonstration
Hamas militants have used the former home of their former leader Yahya Sinwar in Khan Younis as a stage for another hostage exchange, attracting crowds, The Jerusalem Post reports. The transfer of the hostages, including Israeli soldier Agam Berger and civilians Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses, comes amid growing tensions between the parties to the […]
