Category: 9. Business

European leaders’ attempts to compel the US to impose new sanctions on Russia were thwarted by US President Donald Trump’s intervention, as he publicly called on Ukraine to “immediately” start peace talks with Russia, effectively forcing President Zelenskyy to…

Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg, stated that the US is in talks with European countries about sending troops to Ukraine, west of the Dnipro River, as a condition for resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

“A force west of the Dnipro River, which means it is outside…

According to industry sources, the subsoil agreement forged by US President Donald Trump with Ukraine is unlikely to generate substantial returns for at least a decade, and it will necessitate considerable private investment to kickstart new projects.

“It could take…

Ukraine’s real GDP growth in 2025 could accelerate to 3.5-5.5% if Ukraine and Russia reach an agreement on a long-term ceasefire. If the war continues, Ukraine’s economic growth will slow to 2.5%, according to the Dragon Capital team. The company has downgraded its…

European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius indicated that part of funds designated for the ReArm Europe initiative will be allocated to providing military assistance to Ukraine. The ReArm Europe plan encompasses two key components: €650B from the anticipated…

The EU is exploring methods to prevent Hungary from disrupting the initiation of EU accession discussions with Ukraine, Bloomberg reports. While unanimity is necessary to commence and conclude EU accession talks, it is not legally required to open or close individual…

This marks the first release of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) grain export forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, projecting wheat exports to reach 16.5 million tons, while corn exports are anticipated to hit 24 million tons. Although Ukraine’s wheat…

Cold storage facilities in Ukraine have suffered significantly during the war, and today there is particularly high demand for temperature-controlled premises, reports CBRE. The shortage of cold storage facilities was acutely felt even before the war, when their share…

Since 1991, Ukraine has experienced a steady decline in the birth rate. In 1990-1991, 657,200 and 630,800 children were born, respectively; by 2024, this number has dropped to only 176,100. This indicates a decrease in the birth rate of more than 70%. Between 1990 and…

President Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin in Turkey. He anticipates a ceasefire from Russia and will personally wait for Putin in Istanbul on May 15. According to unofficial data, Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey for talks even if…