Business
EU Defence Panel Shelved After German and Italian Pushback
Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defence expert group after German and Italian resistance, delaying a forum set to include Britain and Ukraine.
By Editorial Team — September 7, 2026
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Putin Backs Use of Medically Unfit Volunteers in Drone Defence Roles
Putin backed using citizens deemed fully unfit for military service in drone defence roles, a signal closely watched by UK and EU markets.
By Editorial Team — September 6, 2026
Business
Germany Plans Anti-Sabotage Shield as Russian Drone Threat Tests Europe
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield after a Leipzig drone incident, raising security questions for UK and EU businesses.
By Editorial Team — September 6, 2026
Business
US envoys take Ukraine peace plan from Moscow to Kyiv as Europe watches
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are taking a Ukraine peace initiative from Moscow to Kyiv after talks with Vladimir Putin.
By Editorial Team — September 6, 2026
Business
Ukraine Anti-Corruption Raids Put Prosecutor’s Office Under Scrutiny
Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies searched the prosecutor general’s office in a case linked to alleged protection of scam call centres.
By Editorial Team — September 5, 2026
Business
Latvia Says Leipzig Sabotage Suspect Lived in Russia for Several Years
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig sabotage case had lived in Russia, deepening European concern over logistics security, visas and sanctions enforcement.
By Editorial Team — September 4, 2026
Business
Volkswagen Approves Sweeping Restructuring With Broad Implications for Europe
Volkswagen approved a major restructuring plan with 50,000 job cuts, a halved model range and fresh questions over excess European capacity.
By Editorial Team — September 4, 2026
Business
Putin Signals Scope for Ukraine Peace Talks as Kyiv Awaits US Envoys
Putin said peace talks are possible if Russia and Ukraine negotiate directly, while Zelenskyy said US envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow.
By Editorial Team — September 4, 2026
Business
Norway Seizes Russian Research Vessel in Naftogaz Claim Over Crimea Assets
Norway has detained a Russian research vessel on Svalbard in a Naftogaz claim tied to Crimea assets, highlighting enforcement risks for Russian assets in Europe.
By Editorial Team — September 3, 2026
Business
Russia to Shut Goethe Institutes After Berlin Ends Russian House Deal
Russia says it will shut Goethe-Institut branches after Berlin moved to end the agreement covering the Russian House in Berlin.
By Editorial Team — September 3, 2026
Business
ICAO Urges Stronger Conflict-Zone Flight Safeguards After Ukraine Warning
ICAO called for stronger protection of civilian aircraft after Ukraine warned that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe amid intensified military activity.
By Editorial Team — September 3, 2026
Business
Uzbekistan’s Decade of Business Reform Draws Closer UK and EU Attention
Uzbekistan’s decade of business reforms is reshaping how UK and EU companies assess the Central Asian market’s risks, costs and growth potential.
By Editorial Team — September 3, 2026