Category: 9. Business

The UK is focused on ensuring Ukraine is in the strongest possible position in 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. To do this, the UK plans to use a range of mechanisms, including economic sanctions and a shadow fleet initiative, to tackle critical sources of… Continue Reading

The German Defense Ministry announced the potential participation of its military in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if Kyiv and Moscow agree on a ceasefire. However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius added that it was too early to discuss this as there had been… Continue Reading

The dollar exchange rate will grow moderately during 2025, the ICU investment company predicts. It is noted that the hryvnia exchange rate now depends entirely on the NBU’s vision of its optimal level. Market factors have a minimal impact on exchange rate formation…. Continue Reading

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has changed his position on peace talks with Russia, saying that Europe should take the initiative in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine before Donald Trump does. He stressed Europe’s importance in playing a leading role in… Continue Reading

The initiative involves: Expanding access to financing for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine Developing a program to finance franchise businesses Promoting joint initiatives in the non-banking sector to improve the regulatory environment and business… Continue Reading

Zavallivskyi Graphite, Ukraine’s only natural graphite mining enterprise that has been operating since 1934, has suspended its operations. Two of the key reasons for the shutdown are the high cost of electricity and outdated production infrastructure, which both… Continue Reading

The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has granted permission to TIU 1, part of the Canadian group TIU Canada, to acquire control over four solar power plants in Ivano-Frankivsk. The company will acquire more than 50% of the shares of authorized capital of four… Continue Reading

In 2025-2026, the VITAGRO group of companies will invest an additional $2M to make plant protection products, micro fertilizers, and seeds the group’s top manager Serhiy Savchuk said. Vitagro Partner plans to invest primarily in expanding the line of new products,… Continue Reading

EU High Representative Kaia Kallas said that the bloc’s countries have yet to discuss sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. Kallas believes that peace is needed first. “But Russia does not want peace. This is clearly understood,” she said. Earlier, the French president… Continue Reading

Discussions are currently underway among Western allies on “how to stop the conflict,” said Trump’s future national security adviser, Michael Walz. “Before Trump’s inauguration on January 20, his team is closely coordinating its actions with the current US… Continue Reading