Epicentr Ceramic Corporation is working to strengthen its position in the international market. In 2024, this ceramic tile manufacturer managed to boost its exports by over 100%. In 2021, exports accounted for more than 50% of the manufacturer’s total production. Due…
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Ukrainian refugees may lose their right to stay in the EU following the ceasefire.
Millions of Ukrainian refugees in the EU might lose the right to remain in Europe amid discussions of a truce, as the EU has no clear plan that will allow them to remain in EU countries post-ceasefire. Since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022,…
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Ukraine’s allies met in Kyiv to discuss the deployment of a foreign military contingent in Ukraine.
At a meeting of the French and British military chiefs in Kyiv, the parties addressed issues concerning a troop presence on land, in the air, and at sea, along with discussions concerning air defense.
“I believe we will meet weekly at the military level. Our partners…
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Russia continues to terrorize Ukraine with air strikes, violating the energy truce.
On the night of April 6, Russian troops carried out a combined strike on Ukraine. Ukraine’s air defense shot down 13 missiles and 40 UAVs. Two days earlier, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, killing 20 people and injuring nearly 80….
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The US has given Russia a few weeks to agree to a ceasefire before increasing its pressure.
The US recognizes that Russia is violating the ceasefire that was reached in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated.
“If there are delaying tactics, we won’t be interested in this; Trump will not engage in endless negotiations. We will soon know…
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Trump states that Zelenskyy and Putin are ready to negotiate.
US President Donald Trump believes that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are ready to finalize a ceasefire agreement. According to Trump, significant progress has already been made in discussions regarding the situation in…
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Russian occupation forces have slowed their advance in Ukraine but are preparing a new offensive in several directions.
The UK Ministry of Defense noted that the Russian occupation forces’ advance in Ukraine has decelerated since the beginning of 2025. In March, Russian troops captured 143 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, averaging less than five square kilometers gained per…
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The National Bank of Ukraine has outlined the reasons for rising inflation in the country.
In February 2025, both general and core inflation continued to rise in Ukraine. According to the NBU, inflation maintained its upward trend in March. The primary factors driving inflation’s acceleration in February to 13.4% on an annual basis were rising prices of raw…
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Why did Ukraine’s economic recovery slow down last year compared to 2023?
Ukraine’s real GDP grew by 2.9% in 2024. Although the economy experienced growth for the second consecutive year amid the full-scale war, the pace of recovery decelerated compared to 2023, when GDP increased by 5.5%. The NBU cited the worsening security situation,…
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The EU is preparing counter-tariffs targeting the US totaling $28B, and the UK has compiled a list of 8,000 US goods to mirror tariffs.
EU countries will aim to present a united front against Donald Trump’s tariffs in the coming days, likely by approving the initial set of targeted counter-measures on US imports. The 27 EU countries are facing 25% import duties on steel, aluminum, and cars, along with…
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