Category: 9. Business

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is already evaluating a pilot social housing project in Ukraine. The signing of the initial financing agreement for the project could happen as early as this year, stated Kristina Mikulova, head of the EIB regional office in Eastern…

Experts indicate that development plans in the eastern and eastern central regions are currently very restrained. New projects are rarely launched; most activity is on projects that were initiated before 2022 are being completed. Instead, the secondary market is actively…

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a 30-day ceasefire is “impossible without resolving all the nuances.” The Kremlin also mentioned that they had not received Ukraine’s response to its proposed temporary truce. However, President Zelenskyy…

It will cover all resources, including oil and gas. President Zelenskyy said that, according to a report by government officials on the progress of negotiations with the US on the conclusion of an economic partnership agreement, the text of the document has been…

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that the EU may differentiate the pathways for Moldova and Ukraine’s integration as soon as June, when decisions regarding enlargement are made in Brussels. She noted that discussions are currently taking place…

The most promising location for European investment is Ukraine. Given that the country’s recovery will adhere to EU standards, the country is positioned to evolve into a dynamic industrial hub in digital and green transformation, emphasized European Commissioner for…

NPC Ukrenergo has finalized an agreement to restructure the terms of its debt stemming from state-backed green sustainability-linked development bonds with a rate of 6.875% per annum, maturing in 2028. The company has collaborated with investors who control around 45% of…

According to the Ministry of Finance, Ukraine’s total public (direct and guaranteed) debt increased by 1.56%, or $2.64B, in March, totaling $171.73B compared to the previous month. Direct external debt rose from $118.05B to $120.94B during the month, while direct…

If Ukraine’s budget gap increases in the next two years and the situation with external financing does not improve, a large-scale reduction in the NBU’s reserves and a sharp devaluation of the hryvnia will become inevitable. The devaluation of the hryvnia, in turn,…

The IFC and Ukrsibbank, whose shareholders include BNP Paribas Group and the EBRD, have announced the launch of a new €66M Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) to support medium- and large-sized enterprises in Ukraine. This initiative aims to provide critically needed financing…