Ukrainian drone strikes have forced the Saratov oil refinery in Russia to halt operations, disrupting fuel supply and highlighting risks and opportunities for energy startups and investors.
Donald Trump praised Ukrainian President Zelensky’s leadership amid the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting geopolitical impacts on tech startups and venture capital in Eastern Europe.
The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for a full year, affecting economic relations and creating new dynamics for tech startups and venture capital in Europe.
The EU has initiated secret talks with Kremlin officials aimed at preparing peace negotiations, a move that could impact the tech startup and venture capital environment in Europe and Russia.
Ukraine apologized to Greece after a maritime drone with explosives was found near Lefkada, emphasizing the conflict's expanding regional security risks and implications for defense tech startups.
Germany considers President Steinmeier as EU representative in potential peace talks with Russia, a move that could stabilize Europe's tech and investment climate amid the Ukraine war.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine conflict talks, highlighting geopolitical risks impacting European tech and venture capital.
Munich’s ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession by 2026, threatening automotive and tech startup sectors.