Category: 9. Business

According to the WSJ and Bloomberg, the plan entails a ceasefire along the current front line (freezing the war), preventing Ukraine’s accession to NATO, and formally recognizing Crimea as Russian. Another proposed component is to deem the area surrounding the occupied…

US President Donald Trump is optimistic that Ukraine and Russia will finalize an agreement this week. Discussions on a ceasefire are scheduled in London, involving delegations from Ukraine, the EU, and the US. According to Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, if…

On April 17, the two parties signed a memorandum affirming their intention to finalize an agreement that will benefit both nations and establish the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. Additionally, it asserts that the US respects Ukraine’s obligations…

US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has stated that Ukraine will not join NATO, and discussions on this topic have been taken off the agenda.

“NATO is not under discussion. You (Ukrainians) will not be part of NATO,” he said.

At the same time, Kellogg…

Since 2023, the Ukrainian market for metal products used in machine building has shown a gradual recovery, growing by 25 to 30% based on last year’s results. Estimates indicate that in 2024 the Ukrainian market for rolled metal used in mechanical engineering projects…

The market for metal structures used in construction in Ukraine grew by 15% in 2024, reaching 91,000 tons. Last year, the construction segment in Ukraine accounted for 24% of total steel consumption, matching 2023’s figures. Analysts report that Ukraine’s metal…

In 2024, the top ten companies in the transport and logistics sector generated more than ₴243B ($5.8B) in total revenue, which is 12% higher than in 2023. Eight companies saw their revenue rise, but only five of the top ten managed to achieve a net profit. The top…

On the night of April 21, the Russian Federation struck Ukraine with three missiles and 96 strike drones immediately after the so-called “Easter truce,” declared by Russian President Putin for April 19-20, came to an end. However, even during the proposed truce, the…

The EU will release a roadmap on May 6 to phase out its purchases of Russian fossil fuels and continue to decrease Russian imports, according to European Council President Antonio Costa.

“This creates space in the market for imports from other suppliers, which means…

According to the Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths, this sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, surging by 900% compared to 2023, with estimates ranging from $35M to $50M. This demonstrates that Ukrainian manufacturers are developing effective defense solutions. Over…