Category: Ukraine

How Ukraine’s Battered Steel Industry Galvanized Its War Effort

The New York Times – Business:
The iron- and steel-producing factories of Ukraine’s rust belt have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.
Support Grows to Have Russia Pay for Ukraine’s Rebuilding

The New York Times – Business:
Although U.S. officials have cautioned against seizing Russia’s reserves in foreign banks, others say it’s “crazy” not to after Moscow’s war of aggression.
As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild

The New York Times – Business:
The bank released a significantly higher figure as European Union leaders approved plans to provide Kyiv with one million artillery shells over the next 12 months.
Xi and Putin Bind China and Russia’s Economies Further, Despite War in Ukraine

The New York Times – Business:
On the second day of the Chinese leader’s state visit in Moscow, Xi Jinping and Vladimir V. Putin declared an enduring economic partnership, in an effort to insulate their countries from punitive Western measures.
Heinali Is Reconstructing Kyiv, One Synth Wave at a Time

The New York Times – Music:
“Kyiv Eternal,” by the composer and sound artist Heinali (real name Oleh Shpudeiko), submerges listeners in the sounds of the prewar Ukrainian capital.
Reconstructing Kyiv, One Synth Wave at a Time

The New York Times – Music:
“Kyiv Eternal,” by the composer and sound artist Heinali (real name Oleh Shpudeiko), submerges listeners in the sounds of the prewar Ukrainian capital.
As War in Ukraine Grinds on, China Helps Refill Russian Drone Supplies

The New York Times – Business:
China has shipped more than $12 million in drones to Russia since it invaded Ukraine, in an indication of quiet collaboration between the two.
China’s Xi to Visit Putin Under Shadow of War-Crimes Warrant

The New York Times – Business:
Global divisions over Russia’s actions in Ukraine widened as China said Xi Jinping would go to Russia to help make peace, in a move widely seen as a stark sign of support for President Vladimir V. Putin.
In Fields Sown With Bombs, Ukraine’s Farmers Risk Deadly Harvest

The New York Times – Business:
Some who till the breadbaskets of Ukraine have already lost three seasons of planting to war. With mines and cluster bombs widely scattered, normal harvests seem far in the future.
Biden and E.U. Leader to Discuss Ukraine and Trade Spat

The New York Times – Business:
President Biden and the European Commission president are set to discuss how to effectively counter Russia and a potential trade deal for electric vehicles.
Why Russia Has Such a Strong Grip on Europe’s Nuclear Power

The New York Times – Business:
New energy sources to replace oil and natural gas have been easier to find than kicking the dependency on Rosatom, the state-owned nuclear superstore.
Ukraine Needs Shells, and Arms Makers Want Money. Enter the E.U.

The New York Times – Business:
Ukraine is firing artillery shells faster than manufacturers can make them. Brussels is working on a plan to increase production by guaranteeing big advance purchases.