Section: Economy

      Russia, China block U.N. sanctions on Syria over gas attacks
      Feb28

      Russia, China block U.N. sanctions on Syria over gas attacks

      Russia on Tuesday cast its seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from United Nations Security Council action, blocking a bid by Western powers to impose sanctions over accusations of chemical weapons attacks during the six-year Syrian conflict, according to Reuters. China backed Russia and cast its sixth veto on Syria, Reuters said....

      Russian militant in leaders Luhansk and Donetsk People`s Republics threaten to seize Akhmetov’s factories if blockade continues
      Feb28

      Russian militant in leaders Luhansk and Donetsk People`s Republics threaten to seize Akhmetov’s factories if blockade continues

      Russian-backed leaders of the so-called ”LPR/DPR” (the self-proclaimed Luhansk and Donetsk People`s Republics) demand that the Ukrainian authorities stop by early March the transport blockade of the occupied areas of Donbas. Otherwise, the terrorists threaten to introduce external management at the enterprises under Ukrainian jurisdiction (mainly...

      Ukrainian central banker edging toward exit unnerves markets – Bloomberg
      Feb28

      Ukrainian central banker edging toward exit unnerves markets – Bloomberg

      The possible departure of Ukraine`s central bank governor unnerved bond investors as questions arose over the fate of vital economic overhauls should she step down, according to Bloomberg. Disappointed by a lack of government reforms, Valeriya Gontareva has told President Petro Poroshenko of her intention to resign, a person familiar with the...

      Yatsenyuk not willing to become National Bank of Ukraine Governor
      Feb28

      Yatsenyuk not willing to become National Bank of Ukraine Governor

      Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk does not apply for the post of a governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), believing Valeria Gontareva`s successor should not be affiliated with any political forces. ”I`m not going to become the NBU governor. I believe that an absolutely apolitical figure should be heading the NBU,”...

      Russia`s VTB Bank finds buyers for Ukrainian subsidiary
      Feb28

      Russia`s VTB Bank finds buyers for Ukrainian subsidiary

      President and Chairman of VTB Bank Management Board, Member of the Supervisory Council Andrey Kostin says the Group has found four buyers for its Ukrainian-based subsidiary, BM Bank, and the situation will clarify by the end of March, according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti. ”We`ve got four buyers for BM Bank, they are now undergoing due...

      Gazprom violates contractual terms, reducing gas pressure at entrance to Ukraine`s gas transport system
      Feb28

      Gazprom violates contractual terms, reducing gas pressure at entrance to Ukraine`s gas transport system

      Russian gas monopoly Gazprom has once again violated the terms of the contract on ensuring required levels of gas pressure in the Ukrainian gas transport system (GTS), which undermines stable gas transit to the European Union, National Joint Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine reported. As of 08:00 on Tuesday, the pressure on Sudzha gas-measuring...

      Russia`s Gazprom names gas price for EU in 2017
      Feb28

      Russia`s Gazprom names gas price for EU in 2017

      Deputy Chairman of Gazprom Management Committee Alexander Medvedev said in his address to the Singapore Investment Forum that the export price of gas to the European Union in the current year may reach $180-190 per thousand cubic meters, according to Prime news agency. ”The price range in 2017 will remain between $180-$190 per 1,000 cubic...

      IMF hoping to finalize next week negotiations on 3rd loan tranche for Ukraine
      Feb28

      IMF hoping to finalize next week negotiations on 3rd loan tranche for Ukraine

      The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied reports about any delays of negotiations with Ukraine on the next loan tranche over the possible resignation of National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Valeria Gontareva, according to the IMF`s press service. Responding to the request by Voice of America, the press service said that significant...

      Reuters: Oil edges up as bullish bets on rising prices hit record high
      Feb27

      Reuters: Oil edges up as bullish bets on rising prices hit record high

      Oil prices edged higher on Monday as investors showed record confidence that prices would rise further, though gains were capped by the prospect of faster growth in U.S. oil production, according to Reuters. On its second to last day as the front-month contract, Brent futures for April delivery were up 16 cents, or 0.3 percent, at $56.15 a barrel...

      IMF again postpones decision on loan tranche for Ukraine
      Feb27

      IMF again postpones decision on loan tranche for Ukraine

      The Executive Board of Ukraine`s key creditor, the International Monetary Fund is not going to consider the Ukrainian issue in the coming week, according to its schedule of meetings formed until March 6. There is only one issue on the agenda – the analysis of a micro-financial situation. Earlier, head of the IMF External Relations Department...