One option for security guarantees being discussed is a format similar to Article 5 of the NATO Charter, which states that in the event of an attack on one country, other members of the Alliance must participate in that country’s defense. Two different approaches to…
Category: 9. Business
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Germany has signed a coalition agreement: What does this mean for Ukraine?
The leaders of Germany’s Social Democratic Party have signed a coalition agreement with the conservative blocs Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union. This has opened the way for the appointment of ministers in the new German government and a vote on the…
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Under Merz’s government, Germany could become Ukraine’s primary partner.
Former ambassador to Germany and future representative of Ukraine to the UN Andriy Melnyk believes that under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany could become Ukraine’s main partner.
“This is the historic moment when Germany can become a true leader in Europe, not…
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Experts doubt the effectiveness of EU sanctions: Imports of Russian metal products have increased significantly.
Despite the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine and EU sanctions, Russian manufacturers continue to receive substantial income from exports of metal products and minerals to the EU, particularly pig iron and semi-finished steel products. Last year, Russian exports…
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The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace.
EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius stated that the US and the EU currently allocate about €40B annually for military assistance to Ukraine. He believes these funds could be used more effectively if directed towards purchasing weapons directly from…
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The IMF recommends increasing several tax rates to satisfy Ukraine’s 2026 state budget.
At the 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, the IMF provided Ukrainian government officials with various recommendations on addressing the state budget for 2026. It is noted that representatives from Ukraine and the IMF discussed tax increases, particularly regarding VAT…
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The EU is set to extend the preferential import regime for Ukrainian metallurgical products.
On May 8, the European Parliament will consider the issue of introducing a preferential regime for exports of Ukrainian steel and iron to the EU following the conclusion of the visa-free trade period on June 5 2025. The European Commission noted that, despite the…
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A modern potato storage facility with a capacity of up to 10,000 tons will be built in the Chernihiv region.
This year, the Desna farm plans to construct a modern storage facility capable of handling 8,000-10,000 tons of potatoes in the Chernihiv region. The company will secure funding through the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program for the project’s implementation. The…
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Top Ukrainian agribusinesses increased their revenue by 70% in 2024.
Agribusinesses listed in the Opendatabot Index generated ₴146B in revenue last year, reflecting an overall revenue increase of 70%. For the first time since the onset of the full-scale war, all leaders reported profits, which total ₴19.92B ($480M). More than half of…
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Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire starting May 7, but it must be 30 days in length.
President Zelenskyy described the initiative proposed by the Russian president for a three-day truce from May 7 to 9 as a theatrical performance intended to suggest that Russia is emerging from isolation.
“It is impossible to develop any plan for the next steps needed…
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