In 2025, Ukraine’s natural gas imports reached their highest level since 2020. Compared to 2024, imports surged by nearly 800%, from 724 million to 6.47 billion cubic meters.
Several factors explain this rise in imports:
According to the Ministry of Economy, by the end of 2025 37 industrial enterprises were built or were in the process of being built within Ukraine’s industrial parks. These enterprises mainly operate in farm goods processing, food production, furniture and woodworking…
Public utilities, private companies, and state-owned enterprises in Ukraine commissioned 762 MW of new gas generation in 2025. According to the Ministry of Energy, developing a decentralized energy system is a top priority for Ukraine during wartime. Distributed…
In 2025, the Ukrainian venture ecosystem showed signs of restructuring: A significant portion of capital was concentrated in projects with a focus on defense, but startups from other industries also continue to attract investor attention. Last year, the publicly recorded…
As of early January 2026, Uzhhorod recorded the highest housing rental prices in Ukraine. The cost of renting a one-room apartment in Transcarpathia surged at the beginning of winter, reaching ₴21,300 ($507) per month, significantly surpassing rental rates in other…
Following a meeting with Donald Trump in Florida, President Zelenskyy noted that current discussions are centered on establishing a free economic zone in the Donbas rather than implementing a demilitarized zone. He also indicated that a document outlining Ukraine’s…
According to President Trump, his discussion with the Russian dictator was “good and very productive”. He informed President Zelenskyy that he had addressed all 20 points of the peace plan to end the war in Ukraine during his exchange with President Putin. The…
It was announced in Paris that European nations, together with the US, plan to finalize a security guarantee system for Ukraine by early 2026. The upcoming meeting of the Coalition of the Willing is expected to be the last planning session for these commitments….
Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Artem Nekrasov, stated that without ongoing attacks, Ukraine could restore its energy system within two months. However, this scenario is unlikely, as the Russian Federation’s objective is to create societal unrest, induce panic,…
In 2025, the German federal government approved military equipment exports worth €8.4B. By comparison, approved agreements in 2024 reached €13.3B, and in 2023, €12.15B. Meanwhile, the value of the arms export agreements that have been approved for Ukraine has…