The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a part of the World Bank Group, plans to acquire approximately 20% equity interests in Knyazha Vienna Insurance Group and Ukrainian Insurance Group – both subsidiaries of the Austrian-based Vienna Insurance Group (VIG). This…
Category: 9. Business
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Despite challenges, businesses plan to expand their staffs and attract investments.
According to the results of a study by the KPMG consulting company, which covered 92 top company managers, the main challenges facing Ukrainian businesses remain geopolitical instability, the war, and personnel shortages. Of those surveyed, 20% plan to increase their…
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The US is attempting to distance Zelenskyy from European leaders and is pressuring him to accept territorial compromises.
Despite weeks of intense diplomatic talks, many Ukrainians feel that parts of the current US peace proposal favor Russia, and that the pressure on Zelenskyy far exceeds that which is being exerted on Putin. Significant questions about territory remain: Who will have…
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Trump: Russia holds a stronger position in negotiations.
US President Donald Trump has stated that Russia currently maintains a more powerful negotiating stance than Ukraine. In an interview, he noted that Russia is making advances on the battlefield and suggested that President Zelenskyy should reconsider his approach and be…
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The G7 countries are considering whether to allow the use of Russian assets to assist Ukraine, and London expects a decision soon.
The G7 nations have not ruled out fully utilizing Russia’s frozen sovereign assets to fund aid for Ukraine. They promised to continue working on various options to support Ukraine, including using Russian assets, and to apply pressure on Moscow if peace talks fail….
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The UK to invest £17M in Ukrainian green technologies.
The UK and Ukraine have announced the launch of the InnovateUkraine program’s second phase, which will support 14 innovative green technology projects with an investment of £17M ($22.6M). The projects will help develop low-carbon solutions that address Ukraine’s…
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Ukraine is projected to require an additional $61B in external financing over the next two years.
Representatives from Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance and the World Bank met to assess the country’s financial system, review the consequences of nearly four years of full-scale war, and discuss strategies for 2026. Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko emphasized that…
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Ukraine and Romania will receive US gas via Greece starting in 2026.
Atlantic See LNG Trade SA, a company recently formed by Greece’s Depa Commercial and AKTOR Group, is searching for additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers from the US after signing an agreement with Venture Global Inc. in November to import fuel to Greece for…
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For the first time in a year, inflation in Ukraine has dropped below 10%, as the consumer price index has fallen for six months in a row.
In November, consumer prices rose by 0.4% compared to October and were up 9.3% compared to November 2024. This marks the first time since October 2024 that annual inflation has returned to single digits. Core inflation – which excludes short-term, seasonal, or…
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The expansion of shopping and entertainment centers across Ukraine’s regions is facilitating market entry for new brands.
In 2025, there has been increased activity among retailers in select cities, particularly those located at a significant distance from active conflict zones. Notably, UTG introduced two major developments: The Pokrovsky Shopping Center in Izmail and Trade Mall in…
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