International Dealmaking

Poland, Ukraine, United States
Pentagon reinforces its Ukraine support facility in Poland

Offering further proof that the US is reinvesting in Europe to bolster its support for Ukraine, the Pentagon has decided to beef up its maintenance hub in Poland, where some of the work is delegated to Ukrainian soldiers.

Ukraine, United States
US firm Cisco gaining dominance in Ukraine thanks to USAID's cyber assistance programmes

Cisco is playing a leading role in American technical assistance projects in Ukraine that are run by the US development agency USAID.

Qatar, United States
US court case downs Doha's drone ambitions

Bulgaria, Russia, United States
Lukoil refinery in Bulgaria attracts interest from US

Bulgaria is attempting to squeeze Lukoil out of the country. Several firms have expressed an interest in the refinery, including a Bulgarian-US joint venture with strong ties to Washington.

Ukraine, United States
Arizona's cosy defence relationship with Kyiv

As the electoral race in Washington gets underway amid differences over Ukraine, Arizona is emerging as a Kyiv support stronghold where private operators are forging long-term partnerships thanks to John McCain's networks.

Ukraine, United States
Following Penny Pritzker's appointment, USAID prepares reconstruction push in Ukraine

After an internal audit, the Ukrainian branch of the US development aid body aims to position itself as a leading player in the country's reconstruction.