In October 2025, the RWBI index increased by 0.2 points over September, reaching 27.8 points. For comparison, one year prior the RWBI recorded a peak of 30.4 points, the highest value since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite ongoing…
Category: 9. Business
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Only 6% of domestic industrial enterprises are operating at full capacity.
According to a survey by the Institute of Economic Research, with 465 industrial enterprises participating, for the first time since June 2024 the share of companies operating at full capacity has halved – dropping from 13% to 6%. They have likely moved into the group…
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A Danish enterprise has announced plans to construct three new agricultural complexes in the Ternopil region.
Goodvalley Ukraine, recognized as one of the leading pork producers in Western Ukraine, has identified three suitable land parcels within the Saranchukivska community, secured the required land rights via auction, and commenced the permitting process. The company is also…
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A German company will build the world’s largest fleet of GEREON ground combat robots in Ukraine.
German company ARX Robotics has received a new order to supply Ukraine with GEREON unmanned ground systems. This order aims to create the world’s largest fleet of military ground robotics, which will number several hundred units and operate as a single network. The new…
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Liberalizing Ukraine’s railway market following the EU model could lower transportation costs.
Experts point out that in the EU, railway market liberalization has led to lower freight and passenger prices, as well as better service quality. Ukrzaliznytsia should adopt this approach rather than raising freight tariffs. The government intends to liberalize the…
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The EU has outlined four guiding principles for the implementation of Ukraine’s proposed financing options for 2026-2027, as the US urges the EU to demonstrate increased determination.
The European Commission previously identified three primary funding avenues: requiring EU member states to contribute a minimum of €90B in grants for 2026-2027, joint borrowing arrangements to provide loans, and leveraging immobilized Russian assets to create a…
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Investment opportunities: Ukraine possesses substantial reserves of raw materials that are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, notably silicon.
Ukraine’s silicon quartzite reserves are presently estimated at 180 million tons. Additionally, the country is believed to have deposits of high-quality crystalline quartz, which could make Ukraine competitive at the European level. This creates new opportunities for…
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A berry company from the Zhytomyr region plans to hire seasonal workers from Asia to address the labor shortage.
Amid the ongoing staffing crisis, Ukrainian company Berry Hub Plus has signed an agreement with a firm that will bring seasonal workers from Nepal, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to the country. The company hopes this will help resolve the personnel shortage and ensure…
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A historic security agreement with France: Ukraine is set to purchase up to 100 French Rafale fighters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent intended to significantly strengthen Ukrainian aviation and air defense. The document outlines potential future contracts for Ukraine to acquire as many as 100…
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Trump advocates implementing harsh 500% tariffs on nations doing business with Russia.
US President Donald Trump supports a legislative proposal that would impose substantial sanctions against Russia, as well as Iran. He noted that Congress is working on measures targeting countries that are engaged in trade with Russia. Notably, since April discussions in…
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