Posted inEconomic Conditions and Trends Foreign Aid Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Ukraine Ukraine’s Battered Economy Leaves It More Reliant on Foreign Aid. Unable to roll over debt accumulated before the war, Ukraine has paid investors more than it has collected this year, the Central Bank says. Posted by By Andrew E. Kramer
Posted inBaltic Sea European Union Germany Natural Gas Nord Stream AG Pipelines Russia Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Sabotage (Crime) Sweden Investigating the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage As investigators piece together clues, Russia has quietly taken steps to begin expensive repairs on the giant gas pipeline, complicating theories about who was behind September’s sabotage. Posted by By Rebecca R. Ruiz and Justin Scheck
Posted inForests and Forestry Germany Heating Natural Gas Ovens and Stoves Power Failures and Blackouts Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Solar Energy vis-photo Wood and Wood Products Germany’s Energy Crisis Is a Cue to Chop Wood and Stock Up The high cost of natural gas and electricity is prompting many to prepare for outages and shortages. For some, it’s been a way of life for years. Posted by By Melissa Eddy and Valentin Goppel
Posted inBiden, Joseph R Jr Fashion and Apparel Politics and Government Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Speeches and Statements Sweatshirts United States International Relations United States Politics and Government Ukraine’s Zelensky Brings His Olive Green Sweatshirt to Congress Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves. Posted by By Vanessa Friedman