According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Russia is losing between 20,000 to 25,000 soldiers per month. He noted that this figure is in stark contrast to the losses Russia incurred during the Afghan War in the 1980s, where the Soviet Union lost approximately 20,000…
Category: 9. Business
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The EIB has offered financial guarantees to Ukrainian banks to support local businesses.
State-owned PrivatBank has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund. This agreement aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine with access to a financing portfolio of up to €100M. This…
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The EC has provided details on Ukraine’s €90B loan: €30B for budget support and €60B for defense.
According to President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal to provide these funds through increased cooperation among 24 of the 27 EU member states. The €30B allocated for budget support will help maintain the functionality…
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Restoration, sustainability, and modernization: Ukraine’s new energy minister shares his plans for the near future.
The Ukrainian Parliament appointed former Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy. “I see three key priorities in this position: restoration, sustainability, and modernization”, Shmyhal said the day before.
According to…
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Thanks to the Made in Ukraine policy, the processing industry’s GDP share has increased to 8.5%.
According to Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev, it is crucial for Ukraine to develop its industrial capabilities in order to effectively resist Russian military threats. The MoE’s strategic goal is to raise the processing industry’s share of GDP to 20%. This…
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Ukraine’s GDP grew by 2.3% last year and is expected to increase by another 2% in 2026, even if the war continues.
According to Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev, the economy experienced significant revival in the second half of 2025, despite ongoing Russian strikes on the energy sector and businesses, demonstrating resilience amid large-scale destruction and constant risk….
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Ukrainian-American startup Haiqu, which specializes in developing quantum computer software, has successfully raised $11M in funding.
The seed round was led by US investment firm Primary Venture Partners and included contributions from Qudit Investments, Alumni Ventures, Silicon Roundabout Ventures, Angel One Fund, Toyota Ventures, and Mac Venture Capital. The funding will be used to accelerate…
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The real estate market is recovering: Ukrainians are planning to buy more housing in 2026.
A survey conducted by OLX marketplace, which included 8,808 respondents, revealed that 23% of Ukrainians intend to purchase real estate within the next year, while another 31% are considering buying within the next five years. This represents a significant increase…
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European leaders are set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Davos to secure his support for Ukraine’s security guarantees.
The G7 leaders will discuss this issue with Trump during the World Economic Forum to secure his personal endorsement for the security guarantees that were agreed upon in Paris the previous week. The leaders of Italy, Germany, France, Canada, and Britain, along with the…
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Several EU countries disagree over the utilization terms for Ukraine’s €90B loan.
Recently tensions have escalated between Germany, France, and other EU nations regarding the conditions attached to this loan, particularly concerning weapons purchases. France is advocating for a strict “Buy European” principle, aiming to direct these funds toward…
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