- Russia is holding 66 Ukrainians as prisoners for political reasons, including film director Oleg Sentsov. Supporters and relatives of the hostages say Ukraine’s government isn’t doing enough to free them.
- More casualties of war: At least 1,000 soldiers have committed suicide since Russia’s war started in 2014. Here’s the sad story.
- The Security Service of Ukraine raided the offices of Motor Sich aircraft engine manufacturer. Given the law enforcement agency’s lack of credibility, it’s hard to say whether a real crime took place or this is just another in a long list of harassment of businesses.
- Read what Edilberto Segura, chief economist at private equity firm SigmaBleyzer has to say about Ukraine’s economic future. He also picks Ukraine’s top sectors for investment and, surprisingly, thinks the International Monetary Fund will keep lending to Ukraine.
- Belarus, under dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s rule for 24 years, has imprisoned independent journalist Dzmitry Halko. He did some freelance work for the Kyiv Post in the past.
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