During a meeting with reporters at the White House, US President Donald Trump stated that he does not rule out implementing secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil if Putin “does not do his job.” However, the head of the White House believes that…
Category: 9. Business
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Ukraine has resumed mineral deal negotiations with the US.
Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to renegotiate the rare earth metals agreement.
“You know, we’ve done something because, as you know, the Europeans get their money back that they gave them. We…
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Who controls Ukraine’s mineral deposits?
Analysts report that 3,482 valid special permits for the use of Ukraine’s subsoil are held by 2,268 companies and 78 individuals. A significant portion of these special permits is concentrated among corporate groups and individuals that are currently under sanctions….
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Germany has rejected the notion of returning to Russian gas purchases from Russia utilizing Nord Stream.
The country does not intend to abandon Russian sanctions and, specifically, will not revert to direct Russian gas purchases, stated Christiane Hoffmann, deputy spokesperson for the federal government. Annika Einghorn, a representative of the German Ministry of Economics,…
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Ukraine will receive funding from the EESC and the EIB to provide housing for Ukrainians and restore infrastructure.
The government has approved a loan from the Council of Europe Development Bank under the HOME project for a total of €100M (₴4.8B), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
“We will utilize these funds to compensate the owners of destroyed housing under the…
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Ukraine will receive funding from the CEB and the EIB to provide housing for Ukrainians and restore infrastructure.
The government has approved a loan from the Council of Europe Development Bank under the HOME project for a total of €100M (₴4.8B), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
“We will utilize these funds to compensate the owners of destroyed housing under the…
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For the first time in 11 months, businesses have report positive expectations for their activities.
In March, the Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI) surpassed the neutral level for the first time in 11 months, registering at 51.8 compared to 46.9 in February 2025 (and 52 in March 2024). The key factors driving this positive shift in expectations included…
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Ukraine has lost about 13% of its housing stock due to the war; restoration efforts are underway.
Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, approximately 13% of Ukraine’s housing stock was destroyed, as stated by Deputy Minister of Development Natalia Kozlovska. Now, an expert working group under the Ministry of Development has…
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Europe has an opportunity to utilize Russian assets in support of Ukraine.
Tom Keatinge, director of the RUSI Center for Finance and Security, pointed out that loans are being provided to Ukraine, secured by the proceeds from frozen Russian assets; however, the funds themselves remain inaccessible due to legal and financial considerations….
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Ukrainian retailers are reducing costs and increasing efficiency by investing in solar power plants.
Experts highlight that retailers and businesses in related sectors are currently harnessing solar energy to cut expenses and boost energy independence. For instance, two years ago Epicenter began installing solar power systems on the roofs of three shopping centers in…
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