Naftogaz starts recovery from Russia in France: assets worth over EUR 120 million seized
Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz has taken an important step in its fight for its rights by launching a lawsuit against Russia in France. A court in Paris has granted permission to enforce the Hague arbitration award, ordering Russia to pay more than $5 billion for the illegal expropriation of assets in Crimea. The company has already registered encumbrances on Russian assets worth more than €120 million. Will Naftogaz succeed in its global campaign? Find out more about this important legal battle and its implications for Ukraine.
The US imposes record duties on certain Chinese goods: electric cars and syringes will be subject to a 245% tariff
The United States is imposing record tariffs on Chinese goods, including electric vehicles and medical syringes, with a total tariff of 245 per cent. This decision, confirmed by the White House, follows an additional 145 per cent duty on already restricted goods. The tariff policy was initiated by Donald Trump, while Joe Biden has maintained and even strengthened these restrictions. The purpose of the new measures is to protect the US market from the aggressive expansion of Chinese goods. These steps are expected to exacerbate trade tensions between the US and China ahead of the 2025 elections. Read on to find out more!
Trump cancels Elon Musk’s secret briefing on China – Axios
US President Donald Trump has cancelled Elon Musk’s secret briefing on China, causing outrage among businessmen. Although Trump has sympathy for Musk, he believes that the billionaire’s participation in the briefing crosses “red lines”. This incident highlights the sensitivity of the Chinese issue in the Trump administration and shows that even close allies can be subject to restrictions when it comes to national security. Why did the briefing provoke such a reaction? Read on to find out more about this tense situation.
Netanyahu comes under fire for information about blocked strike on Iran: Lapid and Bennett accuse PM of cowardice and leak
A political scandal erupted in Israel after The New York Times reported that US President Donald Trump had blocked an Israeli operation against Iran. Opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of cowardice and dangerous inaction. Lapid said that Israel had lost the opportunity to act decisively, and Bennett stressed that such a policy undermines confidence in the country’s resolve. Political tensions are rising amid the Iranian threat and the struggle for influence in the right-wing camp. Read on to learn more about this crisis!
