The Ukrainian drone raid deep inside Russian territory has provoked anger and concern among Kremlin officials, who recognize the vulnerabilities of their air fleet that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons. A recent operation targeting airfields in Siberia showcased…
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Ukraine and its allies are developing and producing interceptor drones to combat Russian shaheeds.
Three Ukrainian companies are currently manufacturing these drones, which cost about $5,000, though some interceptors can be as inexpensive as $300 per unit, according to Oleksandr Kamyshin, an adviser to the Ukrainian president on strategic issues. For comparison, the…
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Ukraine and the World Bank are negotiating a loan agreement for at least $1B.
According to the Ministry of Finance, this week a World Bank team, along with representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Ukrainian government, will collaborate to finalize the key parameters of a new loan agreement from the IBRD to support the Fundamentals of…
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DTEK has secured a record loan for the construction of one of the largest energy storage complexes in Eastern Europe.
DTEK has reached an agreement with a consortium of Ukrainian banks led by Oschadbank for this unprecedented financing aimed at modern energy storage systems in Ukraine. Three Ukrainian banks – Oschadbank, FUIB, and Ukrgasbank – will contribute approximately ₴3B…
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Ukraine has generated over ₴342M through its privatization efforts.
The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) successfully conducted nine online privatization auctions from May 26 to May 30, raising ₴342.32M ($8.3M). On average, the value of the assets available at these auctions increased by 270%. The most expensive item was the state…
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The EU and the US are preparing to ratchet up sanctions pressure against Russia.
Head of the EC Ursula von der Leyen discussed coordinating sanctions against Russia with US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham in an effort to end the war. The US senator proposes introducing 500% duties on countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium….
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Ukraine will have to pay interest on money owed to its creditors due to its default on GDP warrants.
A group of holders of GDP warrants in Ukraine issued a statement regarding the state’s default on these securities. The creditors noted that now Ukraine will be compelled to pay interest on the unpaid amount, said the Ad Hoc Group, which holds more than 30% of the…
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Turkey holds a leading position in Ukraine’s metal product import market thanks to its competitive pricing.
Following the outbreak of the full-scale Russian war, there has been a substantial increase in Ukraine’s steel imports to compensate for the 40% loss in domestic metallurgical capacity. However, last year Ukraine saw a significant rise in Turkey’s market share. The…
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American businesses in Ukraine are particularly focused on defense technologies.
Currently, the most compelling direction for US businesses in Ukraine is the defense sector, particularly projects that can be classified as dual-use technologies, said Valeriy Krasovsky, co-founder and CEO of leading Ukrainian IT company Sigma Software. He emphasized…
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Another branch of the Ukrainian agricultural sector is drawing foreign investment amid rapid growth.
In recent years, Ukrainian seed exports have demonstrated steady growth. International companies such as Bayer, KWS, Syngenta, Corteva, Maisadour, and Remington Seeds are actively investing in expanding their capacities in Ukraine. Even during the war, Bayer has invested…
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