Kyiv tries to stop Moscow benefiting from indirect IT support from the GAFAM

Metals specialist Walter still operating in Russia under Kyiv's watchful eye 

The Russian military industry's long-time supplier announced in September that it would be gradually pulling out of the sanctioned market. But its Saint Petersburg office remains in operation, and its equipment is still sold through state tenders.

Russia ramps up strategic disinformation campaign north of Ukraine 

To divert Kyiv's attentions away from the main theatres of war in Ukraine's east and south, Russian intelligence services and private military companies are conducting a growing number of manoeuvres in Belarus. Information about these operations is being carefully 'leaked'.

London stock exchange group to include Kyiv sanctions in its database 

Ukraine has made a breakthrough in the UK regarding its push for European partners to broaden the direct or indirect sanctions they impose: London Stock Exchange Group's database now includes 'international sponsors of the war'.

Ukraine corporate intelligence firm Cosa sets up shop in Islamabad 

Cosa Solutions, a Kyiv-based corporate intelligence firm, is extending its operations into South Asia with the imminent opening of an office in Pakistan and the recruitment of local business and diplomatic figures.

Inside Kyiv's lobbying push in Washington 

Since the start of the conflict, Ukraine's strategic ministries have been working to influence US decision-makers and bolster its information war effort. This is keeping a dense network of PR-savvy Ukrainians in DC and American defence experts very busy.

• PARIS - Sagard completes stake purchase of ADIT.
  

• LONDON - Chatham House director moves into geopolitical consulting. 

• NEW YORK - New due diligence director at JS Held. 

• LONDON - Wallbrook's cyber director moves to Reliance ACSN. 

• NEW YORK - Quinlan takes pick of K2 experts.

• KYIV - Cosa Solutions sets up security-stamped advisory board. 

Beregini, the shadowy Ukrainian hacker group cheered by Russian intelligence 

A self-described group of Ukrainian hackers acting against Kyiv's policies, Beregini, has been gathering strong public support from experts close to intelligence circles in Moscow.

Ukraine's business community steps up pressure on France to align on Nord Stream 2 sanctions 

Investment opportunities in Ukraine and sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline were on the agenda of a recent Paris gathering of Ukrainian and French politicians, business leaders and consultants.

Chambers of commerce weigh up prospects for government's deoligarchisation drive  Free

The government in Kyiv is keen to offer foreign investors a sound business environment in Ukraine. To achieve this, it is counting on the deoligarchisation law which has just been adopted by parliament despite growing opposition.