In the first six months of the year, Ukraine exported goods worth $20B, which is 4.2% less than in January-June of the previous year, while imports reached $38.6B (+15.6%), according to the State Statistics Service. As a result, the negative trade balance amounted to…
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The volume of loans issued by Ukrainian banks grew by 16% annually.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, the pace of lending growth is speeding up in both the corporate and retail sectors. As a result, gross loans to businesses in the national currency in July 2025 rose by 15.9% year-over-year, while loans to individuals increased…
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Ukraine, with the support of international partners, has launched a new €50M program to support business leasing agreements.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ukraine’s largest leasing company, OTP Leasing, with backing from the UK, have introduced a €50M Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) to boost financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Ukraine. This initiative…
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Ukraine and Qatar resume work on the first seaport concession agreement.
The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, along with QTerminals of Qatar and its subsidiary QTerminals Olvia, have signed a memorandum of cooperation to restart the concession project at the Olvia specialized port in the Mykolaiv region. The…
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The science behind the deadly cloudbursts causing chaos in India and Pakistan
Deadly cloudbursts are wreaking havoc across mountainous regions of India and Pakistan, with intense, sudden deluges proving fatal in both…
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Kuleba outlines second support package for frontline communities
The second package of support for frontline communities will prioritize expanding business opportunities and enhancing social assistance for local residents.
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Development of Communities and Territories…
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Russian missile strike hits civilian infrastructure in Sumy region
A Russian missile struck civilian infrastructure in the Sumy region, with no casualties reported so far.
The head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov, announced the attack on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
“The enemy carried out a missile…
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Russian missile strikes residential building in Kharkiv, casualties reported
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv during an air raid alert, with initial reports of casualties.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
“Preliminary information indicates that the enemy struck a residential apartment building…
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