On the night of April 24, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian cities with 70 missiles and 145 UAVs. Powerful explosions echoed through Kyiv and Kharkiv. At least 12 people were killed in the capital, with another 90 injured. In Kharkiv, the attack damaged a manufacturer of…
Category: 9. Business
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The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war.
The US aims to finalize a peace agreement within the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. US President Donald Trump stated that he does not regard the specifics of the upcoming peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia as crucial, provided it brings an end to the conflict. Trump emphasized…
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Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands.
US President Donald Trump remarked: “I believe we have an agreement with Russia. We should finalize an agreement with Zelenskyy. I thought he would be easier to negotiate with.”
Dmitry Peskov, press secretary to the Russian President, told Le Point that the war in…
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Ukraine fails to reach an agreement on a $2.6B debt restructuring.
On April 24, Ukraine announced that it was not able to negotiate an agreement with debt holders regarding the $2.6B connected with GDP warrants. Nevertheless, the Finance Ministry intends to continue discussions. If Kyiv fails to achieve a timely restructuring, it will…
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Throughout the month, Ukrainians increased their bank accounts by ₴1.7B.
As of April 1 2025, the total amount of consumer deposits, including those from individual entrepreneurs (FOPs), in Ukrainian banks surpassed ₴1.392T, which is ₴1.7B ($40M) more than at the beginning of March. According to the Deposit Guarantee Fund, out of the total…
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Ukraine’s external financing needs for 2025 are fully met.
According to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, this year’s macro financial support from Ukraine’s key partners will amount to $16.8B, completely covering its external financing needs for 2025. However, Ukraine must remain vigilant for any developments. The minister…
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Finnish Peikko will soon launch a €3M building materials production plant in the Kyiv region.
On April 24, the Finnish company, Peikko Group Corporation, officially announced the commissioning of an industrial building for a future plant that will produce concrete compounds and composite structures in the Bila Tserkva industrial park in the Kyiv region. The…
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The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US.
European officials worry that disagreements with the US over the Russia-Ukraine war could test bilateral relations, weaken transatlantic security, and potentially disrupt a NATO summit in June. The Trump administration has proposed a deal to Kiev that includes US…
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Ukraine could potentially replace US bioethanol exports to Europe.
The country has 17 bioethanol plants with a production capacity of 430,000 tons of G1 alcohol, used as an eco-friendly additive for gasoline in the EU and Switzerland. Since May, Ukraine has mandated a 5% bioethanol blend in gasoline, but the market only requires 100,000…
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Renewable energy and innovation in the agricultural sector: Who can attract grants for business development?
Both state institutions and private companies are eligible to secure funding for the implementation of projects related to renewable energy sources. Priority is being given to solar and wind energy projects. In addition to financing, companies may also benefit from…
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