Gerhard Schroeder’s new Hyperglobus role has drawn German criticism as observers weigh political and asset-control risks around Russia-linked retail operations.
Foreign retailers including Auchan, Leroy Merlin and Metro face heightened Russia asset-control risk as temporary management spreads.
Russian attacks damaged sites in Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy and Kyiv region as Ukrenergo prepared business-hour power limits for October 1.
Kaluga Region and Zabaykalsky Krai are restoring gasoline-sale limits as refinery attacks and logistics disruptions tighten Russian fuel supply.
The Slavneft Yaroslavl refinery has halted processing and fuel shipments after drone strikes damaged key units, adding pressure to Russia’s fuel market.
Trump said the U.S. will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey imports, a trade-policy signal watched by beverage markets.
Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and power infrastructure in Odesa, Kyiv region and Mykolaiv, injuring two people.
Uzbekistan auctions 100% stake in Gold Moon Tashkent, owner of Fonon jewelry factory, at 316.7 billion UZS with liabilities exceeding assets by over 100 billion UZS.
Drone attacks on Ozon's Krasnodar logistics center sparked a major fire and halted operations; casualties reported amid a series of strikes across southern Russia.
Russian attacks on August 8 caused at least four deaths and multiple injuries in Ukraine, with significant damage to infrastructure and ongoing hostilities reported across key regions.
Ukraine's coordinated attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Saint Petersburg region, Tver, and Crimea have caused fires and operational halts, disrupting major e-commerce logistics hubs.
On July 2, Russia launched deadly strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions, causing numerous casualties and widespread infrastructure damage amid ongoing conflict escalation.
Russia limits gasoline and diesel sales in over 50 regions due to supply disruptions from Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries.
Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.
SpaceX raised $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and making Elon Musk the first trillionaire on paper.
Uzbekistan’s meat imports surged 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing local production and rising global prices, pushing domestic meat costs higher.
Uzbek banks saw a 30.9% increase in deposits in Q1 2026, led by Octobank's 416% surge, signaling rising liquidity and client confidence across the sector.
Uzbekistan’s divorce rate in urban areas now reaches one in three marriages, with ongoing demographic shifts affecting market and social dynamics.
Tashkent's farmer markets mostly saw strong profit growth in 2025, led by Askiya market, while Qo‘yliq faced declines; automotive sector profits surged significantly.