The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) conducted five successful auctions for state assets between December 1 and 5, yielding ₴187.42M in revenue. The Lviv Distillery achieved the highest sale price, closing at ₴176.79M ($4.2M). This week, the SPFU is set to…
Category: 9. Business
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An agricultural holding has invested in expanding its elevator capacity, while another farming enterprise comprising over 5,800 hectares is currently being offered on the market for $8M.
Agricultural company Agrain has enhanced the Service Grain elevator complex in the Odesa region to facilitate more efficient grain intake and shipment processes. The facility now boasts a storage capacity of 100,000 tons. A 200-meter railway extension has been…
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Ukraine is experiencing increased import activity driven by rising consumer demand alongside declining domestic production.
According to analysts, Ukraine continues to expand its volume of foreign goods purchases, a trend expected to intensify in the near future. This latest development represents potential risk to the national economy. The primary factor behind this surge in imports is a…
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Construction has commenced construction on a new retail park spanning 3,500 square meters in Transcarpathia, western Ukraine.
The facility, located in Uzhhorod, is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026. The initial phase involves the development of a 3,500-square-meter retail park building along with a dedicated sports area. The subsequent phase will focus on the construction of auxiliary…
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Zelenskyy: Disagreements over territory are hindering peace talks.
President Zelenskyy said that in negotiations on the peace initiative, mediated by the US, the parties have not yet reached an agreement over differences on the status of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Additional discussions have also involved sensitive issues…
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Russia has altered its approach to military strikes on Ukraine, and is now prioritizing facilities that are critical to the well-being of millions.
According to military analyst Julian Röpcke of Bild, during the night of December 6 Russian forces deployed hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeting key infrastructure sites. Notably, a significant attack occurred at the railway hub in Fastiv, Kyiv region,…
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The US Congress has authorized an $800M defense budget for Ukraine over a two-year period.
On December 7, congressional leaders finalized the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which outlines the US’ national defense and security policy. As a result, the US defense budget is projected to reach $901B in 2026, exceeding the amount previously requested…
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EU countries will provide guarantees for a €210B reparations loan to Ukraine.
According to Politico, these guarantees will be backed by Russian assets and are set to total €210B. Germany is expected to offer the largest contribution, with about €52B in guarantees. The obligation to provide guarantees is planned to be shared proportionally…
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Funds from Kyiv’s partners and a successful agricultural export campaign contributed to Ukraine’s balance of payments in October.
Despite these developments, the overall outlook remains subdued. The NBU reported that the current account deficit narrowed to $2.1B during October.
The regulator cited two primary factors behind this improvement:
- Growth in secondary income. Although the grant volume…
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There will be no real support for the economy: What’s wrong with the IMF’s new program for Ukraine?
The IMF plans to give Ukraine a tranche of over $8B, but the size of the new loan nearly matches Ukraine’s payments on existing IMF debt obligations up to 2030. Experts warn not to expect a direct financial “strengthening” of the Ukrainian economy resulting from…
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