# Business

Russia's chief counterintelligence officer turned out to be a hidden billionaire - The Insider

FSB lieutenant general Vladyslav Menshchikov, who heads the first service of the FSB responsible for counterintelligence, found himself at the center of a corruption scandal revealed by The Insider. As it turned out, Menshchikov,...

Cryptocurrency has been legalized in Russia

The Russian State Duma has adopted a number of laws that legalize cryptocurrency, which will be an important step in solving problems with international calculations caused by US sanctions. New normative acts, ...

Vadym Gutzait is the most professional sports corruptor of Ukraine

Very soon, the Summer Olympic Games will begin in Paris, which is why we decided to dedicate this investigation to the ex-minister of youth and sports of Ukraine, Vadym Gutzait. And first,...

Philip Morris is negatively influencing teenagers to grow their business

Recently, it became known that Philip Morris International (PMI), one of the largest manufacturers of tobacco products in the world, has been in the center of scandal through its practices, ...

The EU wants to stop the flow of cheap and low-quality goods from China

The European Union plans to introduce new customs duties on cheap goods that depart from Chinese online stores, such as AliExpress, Temu, Shein and others. Now such ...

The United States is considering the supply of new air defense systems to Ukraine to protect the interests of American businesses

In the US political discourse, it is again in the foreground to discuss Ukraine's security and protect US interests in the region. According to recent statements by American ...

Only in the first half of 2024, 11,000 companies went bankrupt in Germany

Germany is facing a sharp rise in the number of corporate bankruptcies, the highest in almost 10 years, setting a new record in the first half of 2024. By...

The economy of Ukraine can grow faster - the assessment of the World Bank

According to the World Bank forecasts, Ukraine's growth rate can increase significantly in the coming years. Bank estimates, after 3.2% in 2024 ...

Russia seeks to take control of uranium assets in Niger

Recently, Russia has been considering the possibility of seizing uranium assets in Niger, which belong to the French company. This was reported, with reference to the report of the American Institute of War Study (ISW). It goes ...

Case of Vitaly Kropacheva. How the power block provoked the split of the elites in Ukraine

Large Ukrainian business begins to look for political protection not in the government, but directly establishes contacts with Western partners, bypassing the Office of the President. The reason was the pressure on...

Power outages in Ukraine are a justification for raising tariffs, not a consequence of shelling

Despite Ukraine's more than difficult situation, electricity tariffs in the country remain among the lowest in Europe. They are justified in staying. Since the well-being of Ukrainians, as...

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