The agreement on joint investment in Ukrainian subsoil does not yet promise quick profits. The agreement encompasses all types of resources, from oil and gas to various metals and minerals. While Ukraine does possess these deposits, most remain insufficiently explored or…
Category: 9. Business
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The reconstruction investment fund needs guarantees that will be ratified by the Ukrainian Parliament.
Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka explained that the mineral agreement with the US, which provides for the creation of a separate investment fund, will be ratified solely by the Ukrainian side. Ratification in the US Congress is not necessary, as the fund’s main…
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Which sector in Ukraine will suffer the most from the suspension of the customs visa-free regime with the EU, and is there an alternative?
Analysts note that the EU will not extend the trade visa-free regime, which allowed Ukraine to trade goods duty-free. Poland and several other countries opposed the automatic extension. However, the EU will not cancel all autonomous trade measures and offers Ukraine the…
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The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing to allow the export of defense products in May: What are the scenarios that are being envisioned for manufacturers?
The Ukrainian government may permit the export of defense products as early as May, and work on this has been ongoing for several months. Government sources say that the president has already approved the opening of exports, and responsible parties are developing a…
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A German drone manufacturer with assets in Ukraine raises €160M and becomes a unicorn.
Autonomous UAV manufacturer Quantum Systems from Germany has secured €160M in Series C funding, led by the British venture capital firm Balderton Capital. The funds will be used for researching and developing unmanned AI systems, expanding production, and increasing…
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A blow to the Russian energy sector: The EU has presented a plan for a complete phaseout of Russian energy carriers.
The European Commission published a plan for EU countries to entirely eliminate Russian energy carriers, through which negotiations on new contracts with suppliers of Russian gas (pipeline and LNG) will be suspended, and all existing spot contracts will remain valid…
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Ukraine will need $300B in investment for its post-war recovery.
According to a KSE report, Ukraine’s GDP is projected to grow by about 3% in 2025, and after the war ends in 2026-2027, the growth rate is expected to accelerate. One critically important factor in maintaining macroeconomic stability this year is the G7 countries’…
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In response to structural challenges in the labor market, demographic changes, and the consequences of war, Ukraine is developing an employment strategy.
The main goal of the initiative is to promote economic development by reducing unemployment, ensure equal access to quality jobs, and create a flexible, inclusive employment system. It is predicted that the unemployment rate will be 10.9% in 2025. Last year, 389,000…
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Trump is considering the introduction of new sanctions against Russia.
US President Donald Trump said that he does not rule out the possibility of signing a bill proposed by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, which aims to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
“It will depend on whether Russia moves in the direction of peace. We seek to…
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The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will be operational within a few months.
According to Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, “Our task is to do it as quickly as possible. I think it will take months, not years.” According to the WSJ, oil and gas projects are likely first to be implemented in Ukraine under the agreement, as they are easier…
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