Venezuela contemplates a post-Maduro future
Ukraine allies convene in France, Chinese AI start-ups list in Hong Kong and UK retailers update on Christmas sales
Ukraine allies convene in France, Chinese AI start-ups list in Hong Kong and UK retailers update on Christmas sales

Kyiv’s choices are between bad now and worse later

Kyiv and European allies seek to strengthen their hand as Washington-led peace talks reach critical phase

US banks are positioning themselves for long-term opportunities in energy and infrastructure

US military build-up in the Caribbean and sanctions on the country’s oil add to citizens’ desperation

Menaced by Russia and bullied by America, a potential Ukraine peace deal is not guaranteed to usher in prosperity

Monitoring comes as Washington builds up military assets in Britain