The EU will invest the first €40M into a dedicated European defense fund, seeking to strengthen its military capabilities. The European Investment Fund (EIF), which provides financing to small and medium-sized enterprises, will contribute to the fund being formed by…
Category: 9. Business
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The negative effects of Ukrainian exports are exaggerated and have a minimal impact on EU markets.
Ukrainian agricultural products, despite their quality and important role in Europe’s food security, remain hostage to political narratives, believes Oleh Khomenko, head of the UABC. He added that after 2022, Ukrainian farmers faced not only physical difficulties in…
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In Ukraine, preparations are underway for the launch of three biomethane plants, and the construction of seven wind farms.
During the Green Energy for Reconstruction conference, Chairman of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine Heorhiy Geletukha noted that four biomethane production facilities are currently operational in the country and actively exporting products to Europe. Three additional…
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Ukraine is rapidly losing its export positions amid the ongoing crisis in the mining sector.
After Ukraine’s remarkable recovery in iron ore exports in early 2024, boosted by the opening of the sea corridor, Ukraine’s MMC sector reached nearly 50% of its pre-war levels. However, these figures are now swiftly declining. Since the beginning of 2025, overseas…
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The Ukrainian land bank has been subleased a largest land plot to a private company.
The largest plot controlled by the State Land Bank, spanning 3,969 hectares in the Ustinivska community of the Kirovohrad region, has been subleased for 14 years with an annual payment of ₴78.6M ($1.9M), including VAT. The auction winner has already finalized a…
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Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year.
Ukrainian gunmakers are prepared to export surplus products to partner countries, but they need permission from the state, said Kateryna Mykhalko, executive director of the Technological Forces of Ukraine, at a forum dedicated to the export of Ukrainian weapons….
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Vinnytsia is set to welcome a new industrial park, with investment reaching up to ₴6B.
The new Formatsia-Vinnytsia Industrial Park will cover an area of 175,000 square meters and plans to accommodate 50 companies and generate approximately 3,500 jobs. The project’s developer, Alterra Group, will build the facility and oversee the park’s management even…
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The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce.
Moscow has committed to sending Washington the terms that “they need to achieve a ceasefire” with Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these terms are expected in the coming days. He added: “If the terms are acceptable, a ceasefire and further…
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The Russian army is increasing its offensive potential in Ukraine.
There is no slowing down in the fighting taking place in the Chasiv Yar area of the Donetsk region, but instead the enemy is working on increasing its military offensive potential, the 24th separate mechanized brigade reported. In addition, the Russian army is…
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Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative.
Romanian President Nicos Dan does not support deploying troops to Ukraine for a potential peacekeeping mission.
“I think it would not be very appropriate because of the tension that already exists between Romania and Russia,” Dan said.
However, he criticized US…
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