Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies searched the prosecutor general’s office in a case linked to alleged protection of scam call centres.
Ilya Remeslo, once a pro-Kremlin blogger, is detained amid charges linked to his criticism of Putin and the war, raising concerns in UK and EU financial and political circles.
Serbia announces early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid protests against corruption, drawing attention from UK and EU markets concerned about regional stability.
The IMF has approved a €604 million tranche to Ukraine under its EFF program, supporting economic stability amid war and reform delays, with implications for UK and European markets.
Russia plans to end mandatory medical exams for contract soldiers, reflecting recruitment struggles amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and raising concerns for UK and EU interests.
Rumen Radev’s left-centrist coalition leads Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections amid anti-corruption campaigns and shifting geopolitical alignments affecting EU and UK interests.