Category: 9. Business

“In 2026, the state budget faces ongoing pressures from substantial defense and reconstruction expenses. We have made progress in mobilizing resources; in early 2026, $5.5B was secured, mainly through the ERA mechanism, with support from the IMF, World Bank, and…

As a result of Ukrainian drone attacks and the detention of shadow fleet tankers, at least 40% of Russia’s oil exports – two million barrels daily – have been affected. This disruption is the most significant in Russia’s recent history, and coincides with oil…

Early in the year, Russia’s income had declined due to war and sanctions, production had slowed, loans had become too expensive, and borrowing was nearly impossible. By late January, Russia had to sell oil to India at just $22 per barrel, a third of the market…

While no final decision has been made yet, WP sources indicate that some of the weapons that could be redirected include interceptor missiles for air defense systems ordered through NATO’s PURL program, which allows partner countries to purchase US weapons in…

Though the US is primarily focused on its conflict with Iran, President Donald Trump is urging Ukraine to end the four-year war quickly, which began with Russia’s invasion in 2022. Zelenskyy has emphasized that peace needs strong international security guarantees to…

According to a market study conducted as part of the CraftUP Ukraine project, craft food production is expanding rapidly, and increasingly impacting the rural economy. CraftUP Ukraine focuses on supporting small producers through training, sales channel expansion, and…

This successful auction for the exchange of domestic government bonds, known as a switch auction, took place on March 25. During the auction, applications totaling ₴8.37B at face value were fulfilled. Investors were given the opportunity to convert “short”…

Representatives of the AmCham in Ukraine believe that the export duty on soybeans and rapeseed breaches market competition rules, conflicts with Ukraine’s European integration goals, and worsens the investment climate. Small and medium-sized farmers, who cannot export…

According to the experts, the relocation trend has caused a boom in the region’s commercial property market. The current commercial rental rate in Ivano-Frankivsk is much lower than in Lviv and more competitive than in Uzhhorod, Ternopil, Rivne, or Lutsk. While…

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) from the World Bank Group will review a €70M loan for the construction of the wind farm on May 15 2026. The total project cost is estimated at €231M. The IFC is offering support during the investment preparation stage to…