Moscow signals ax Hikes as economy slows
Russia’s financial regulator has published an order defining nine criteria by which banks may introduce a temporary limit on cash withdrawals from ATMs. The statement on the website of the Central Bank of Russia says that from 1 September 2025, banks that have issued a payment card to a client…
European markets await key signals from Powell
The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy. Leading European stock markets reflected a cautiously positive sentiment on Friday as investors watched for progress…
Polish army believes drone that exploded in eastern Poland was launched from Russia
Speaking alongside the minister, general Dariusz Malinowski, Deputy Commander of Armed Forces Operational Command, indicated it was believed the drone that exploded in Poland was launched from Russia. He said the view was based on intelligence as “we don’t have a 100% percent certainty that it was … this specific…
Selection process for EU privacy chief triggers complaints to ombudsman
The mandate of the current privacy watchdog of the EU institutions expired in December last year. The EU Ombudsman has received two complaints about the ongoing process for selecting a new European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), the Ombudsman’s office has confirmed to Euronews. The office said that it received a…
Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees
US president suggests he may be willing to provide air power to help enforce potential peace deal with Putin. “There’ll be some form of security. It can’t be Nato,” he said, ruling out Ukraine’s admission to the transatlantic bloc. “They’re willing to put people on the ground. We’re willing to…