Zelenskyy expects late-September US talks on food and energy security as Black Sea exports and infrastructure attacks worry Europe.
The Belgorod reservoir in Russia has significantly dried after Ukrainian missile strikes damaged its dam, raising concerns for UK and EU energy and trade interests amid geopolitical tensions.
Uzbekistan’s water reforms highlight opportunities for UK and EU businesses in sustainable water management technologies and investment amid rising global water stress.
A severe forest fire near Paris led to two arrests on arson suspicions, highlighting climate risks that could impact UK-EU markets and the sterling exchange rate.
Polish opposition leader Kaczyński calls to block Ukraine’s EU accession talks amid diplomatic tensions, impacting UK and European market dynamics.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU’s new Russia sanctions, citing risks to its energy sector and economy, raising concerns for UK and European markets and sterling stability.
Drone strikes caused fires at major Russian industrial plants, raising concerns over impacts on European markets, supply chains, and London trading.
Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports, impacting UK and EU trade dynamics and prompting market reactions in London amid ongoing regional trade tensions.
Ukraine imposes new sanctions on 32 Russian defence-linked firms and 34 individuals, extending measures with significant implications for UK and EU markets and sterling.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs sign contracts worth $300 million after a business forum in Herat, signaling stronger trade ties with implications for UK and European markets.