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Geopolitics & Economy
>>> New restrictions on Russia’s “shadow fleet” reportedly cut Kremlin oil revenues from Baltic and Black Sea routes by roughly 30% in a week, signalling early bite from maritime enforcement.
>>> The United States imposed 50% tariffs on a broad tranche of Indian goods in response to continued purchases of discounted Russian oil, with carve-outs for critical sectors to protect major investments.
>>> A high-profile American energy company was reported in talks about resuming oil production in Russia, spotlighting tensions between commercial interests and sanctions cohesion.
>>> Ukraine announced a tender for a strategic mineral deposit under its bilateral resources initiative with the U.S., targeting investment that can feed Western supply chains.
>>> European leaders and publics expressed resistance to deploying troops to Ukraine even in a post-war security role, with capitals seeking robust U.S. guarantees before any such commitments.
>>> Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha warned that Europe’s dependence on Russian energy remains a structural vulnerability exploited by the Kremlin, stressing that only accelerated diversification and stronger air-defence protection of energy infrastructure can reduce the risks for EU states and support Ukraine’s resilience.