Category: 9. Business

The Accounting Chamber reports that Ukraine’s humanitarian demining efforts are disjointed and insufficiently effective, failing to keep up with the scale of the mine threat. Over 25% of the country, more than 13.9 million hectares, has been affected by the conflict….

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the Coalition of the Willing has reaffirmed their firm support for Ukraine and welcomed the announcement of long-range missile supplies. President Zelenskyy remarked that leaders have agreed on security guarantees and…

In the “risky” scenario, Russia’s GDP could shrink by 2.5-3.5% next year and another 2-3% in 2027, with inflation rising to 10-12%, and the key rate increasing to 16-18% this year and 18-20% in 2026. The head of Sberbank, German Gref, stated that Russia’s economy…

The UK has spent more than £1B (around $1.36B) to supply weapons and military support to Ukraine, using funds generated by frozen Russian assets, the British government announced after a visit by Defense Secretary John Healy to Kyiv. These funds were used to purchase…

At a Security Council meeting in Toulon last week, German and French officials discussed the buildup of Russian troops near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. President Zelenskyy confirmed that Russia had transferred 100,000 troops to this part of the front. If the…

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budris stated that the EU still has doubts about the proposal, even though it recognizes the need for such a step. He acknowledged the partners’ concerns about potential legal and economic consequences but emphasized that the…

In the first eight months of 2025, Ukraine’s trade turnover reached $78.9B, up by $6.3B compared to the same period in 2024. According to the State Customs Service, imports totaled $52.6B and exports $26.3B. The largest import sources were China ($11.6B), Poland ($5B),…

Since the start of 2025, new stores covering over 2,700 square meters have opened in the Dnipro Karavan mall, managed by the DCH group. Soon, several more stores totaling over 1,500 square meters are planned to open there. In the first half of 2025, visitor numbers…

Analysts highlight that the corn market is gradually shifting its focus to the new crop, as last year’s grain has almost lost liquidity, and Europe’s interest in Ukrainian products remains stable. The new corn crop is estimated to be priced between $197-203 per ton,…

The Cabinet of Ministers has added the  Pivdennyi Eco-industrial park to the official Register of industrial sites. Pivdennyi will help generate approximately 1,500 jobs in the Odesa area. The Podilsk City Council initiated the park’s development, and the management…