The contracts between the Russian gas giant Gazprom and Turkish state-owned Botas for the annual delivery of 21.75 billion cubic meters of gas expire on December 31. The two sides are discussing contracts that would maintain annual supplies at around 22 billion cubic…
Category: 9. Business
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Kyiv and London are developing a joint economic action plan aimed at trade development, attracting private capital, and modernizing procurement processes.
Earlier this week, Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev and British Business and Trade Minister Chris Bryant discussed the ongoing implementation of the two countries’ 100-Year Partnership Agreement and outlined the primary areas for bilateral collaboration. Both sides…
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Ukrainian banks have invested $508M in foreign government bonds this year, bringing their total investment in such securities to $4B since the onset of the war.
As of early 2025, these investments continued, despite the imposition of a 50% tax on profit for 2023-2024. Bohdan Danylyshyn, former chairman of the NBU Council and ex-Minister of Economy of Ukraine, has voiced concern regarding the significant outflow of funds from the…
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NATO has announced a $60B allocation of Ukrainian assistance for 2026.
According to Patrick Turner, head of the NATO mission in Ukraine, the Alliance also intends to collaborate with Ukrainian industry and foster innovation. He noted that four assistance packages have been introduced under the PURL initiative, with some already delivered…
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The EU is working on a “military Schengen” to improve mobility, and Ukraine has gained Enhanced Partnership status with the JEF.
The European Commission will introduce a document detailing the EU’s military mobility, which involves the large-scale and efficient movement of military equipment, personnel, and supplies within member countries. Europe is establishing a military Schengen and…
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The MoF successfully raised over ₴4.6B through the issuance of long-term government bonds in its latest auction.
During the first government bond auction in November, the Ministry of Finance secured ₴4.63B for the state budget. Investor interest was highest in securities with a 2.5-year maturity and a yield of 17.5%, resulting in proceeds of ₴2.38B. Shorter-term bonds with…
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The EU may need to implement a temporary solution to support Ukraine if an agreement on a reparations loan cannot be reached soon.
European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Valdis Dombrovskis indicated that the EU intends to begin disbursing funds through a reparations loan mechanism by the second quarter of 2026, though details of alternative interim arrangements were not provided. He noted that…
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The EC plans to propose additional mechanisms for financing aid to Ukraine, with Norway considering joining in on a reparations loan.
The European Commission is exploring options such as joint debt and bilateral grants to fill Ukraine’s funding gap. These options are alternatives to the proposed €140B reparations loan. Details will be outlined in a specific EC document that will be shared with…
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In Volyn, an investment opportunity is available in a woodworking business with a potential for 300% production growth.
Priced at €1M, the enterprise is located 80 kilometers from the Ukrainian-Polish border and its products include dry lumber, furniture components, and fuel briquettes, with a primary focus on furniture parts. The products are sold through established British and…
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Despite disappointing harvests, Ukraine has maintained its position as the leading exporter of frozen raspberries in Europe for a second consecutive year.
According to President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association Taras Bashtannyk, adverse weather conditions have resulted in notable crop failures, driving berry prices to record levels this season. Farmers report losses of 40–50% in strawberry yields and…
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