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…
Category: 9. Business
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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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Ukraine has generated over ₴187M from the privatization of state-owned assets. By year-end, the government anticipates the sale of both the 115-year-old Budfarfor plant and the Kalush Pipe Plant.
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…
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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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