French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced they will bolster Ukraine’s air defenses and enhance cooperation in security matters following the recent large-scale Russian airstrikes, including the latest on Kyiv on August 28 that took…
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Ukraine will receive written security guarantees this week and is preparing to discuss them with allies.
President Zelenskyy stated that national security advisers are working on every aspect of the proposed guarantees. Zelenskyy also pointed out that Russia’s recent strikes demonstrate the persistence of its aggressive goals and determination to continue the war. He…
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Europe has proposed establishing a 40-kilometer buffer zone in Ukraine.
European diplomats and military officials are discussing the creation of this zone, which would lie between Ukrainian and Russian forces, along with plans to deploy peacekeeping troops to oversee the ceasefire. The proposal has sparked controversy, as it might require…
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The White House believes that Ukraine and Russia are not ready to end the war.
Trump is disappointed and wants to end the conflict at any cost or to withdraw from attempts to mediate its conclusion. The White House announced that President Zelenskyy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are unwilling to end the war on their own. “President Trump will…
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The Ukrainian-American Reconstruction Investment Fund has been finalized in NYC.
This week, Ukraine and the US will hold the inaugural meeting of the fund’s board, and a delegation from the DFC is expected to arrive in Kyiv this September. This marks a key milestone in the fund’s launch and the enhancement of economic ties between the two…
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The Ukrainian government has approved the public investment portfolio for 2026.
The portfolio was created based on the Medium-Term Plan of Priority Public State Investments for 2026-2028, which includes 89 projects and 60 programs. The portfolio includes 75 existing projects and programs that received funding in 2025, along with 74 new projects and…
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Ukrainian gunsmiths’ revenue will reach €4B this year.
The average capacity utilization of Ukrainian Miltech and DefenseTech companies, which are part of the Technological Forces of Ukraine (TFU), is 55%, so 97% of private defense industry manufacturers expect to begin exporting arms. Most manufacturers prioritize NATO…
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Western drone manufacturers have established a covert network of factories in Ukraine and are sourcing local parts for their UAVs.
German drone maker Quantum Systems has set up hidden facilities in Ukraine and is producing about 80 Vector reconnaissance drones each month. The company has been collaborating on joint production there for several years, while other companies are just starting similar…
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An agroholding with lands in the frontline regions has attracted financing from Raiffeisen Bank and the EBRD.
Agrotrade received ₴120M ($2.85) in financing from Raiffeisen Bank through the EBRD’s risk-sharing program. These funds will be used to cover seasonal needs, such as paying for agricultural services, buying fertilizers, and purchasing plant protection products, as…
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A new multimodal terminal has opened in the Lviv region to boost logistics and the agricultural sector.
The Lviv Regional Administration has unveiled the new logistics complex, Container Terminal Mostyska. This marks another step forward in developing modern logistics and agriculture in the area. The terminal is fully equipped with a modern elevator, laboratories, a…
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