The full-scale conflict has reshaped Ukraine’s retail landscape, but new international brands are still entering the market. For example, Polish chain Worldbox is preparing to open its first store in Ukraine. It will feature clothing and accessories from top brands in…
Category: 9. Business
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Latvia and Poland are shifting their positions on support for Ukrainian refugees.
The Latvian government approved amendments to the law that provides aid for Ukraine’s civilian population, which involve ending some support measures. This year, Latvia allocated €65M for the support program, with €39.7M planned for 2026. Currently, Latvia offers…
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Trump hopes for Erdogan’s support in resolving Russia’s war against Ukraine and has assigned Witkoff to work on it.
US President Donald Trump believes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can help establish a peaceful settlement of Russia’s war against Ukraine. “Erdogan can”, Trump said on board the presidential plane as he was returning from Egypt, where a summit on the peace…
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Zelenskyy will meet Trump on Friday to learn if he will allow 50 Tomahawk missiles to be sent to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday October 17 in Washington, where the leaders will discuss Ukraine’s air defense and long-range strike capabilities, including the transfer of Tomahawk missiles.
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Trump pressures Merz to transfer German Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump is preparing to make a historic decision to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles. This move would not only strengthen Ukraine’s defenses but also pressure European allies, especially Germany, to send long-range weapons like Taurus…
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Russian refineries are not expected to recover from Ukrainian attacks at least until mid-2026.
According to the IEA, the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks will continue to hinder oil processing at Russian refineries until at least mid-2026. It is noted that until June next year, Russian refineries will process just under five million barrels per day, and after…
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China has increased its supplies of components for combat drones to Russia by 900%, enabling Russia to continue its offensive in Ukraine.
This year, the Russian army has increasingly used fiber-optic drones that are resistant to electronic warfare at the front. As a result, the Russians have effectively cut off the normal supply routes for Ukrainian troops on the front line and are targeting civilians in…
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Analysts predict that the Ukrainian National Bank will lower its key policy rate in October.
According to ICU, annual inflation in September dropped to 11.9%, down from 13.2% in August and a peak of 15.9% in May. The inflation rate at the end of September was notably lower than the NBU’s July forecast of 13.1%. A widespread slowdown in prices was observed…
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The SPFU is selling a bread factory with a mill and elevator in Bukovyna for ₴215M.
On October 30, the State Property Fund (SPFU) will conduct an auction to privatize the Nepolokovetskyi Bread Factory in the Chernivtsi region. The enterprise’s production facilities span two plots of land covering 18.6 hectares and 1.3 hectares. Its primary activity is…
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One of the world’s largest grain traders is reducing its operations in Ukraine because of the war.
US agricultural cooperative CHS Inc., one of the world’s largest grain traders, is winding down its activities in Ukraine and will maintain only a representative office in the country. This decision was driven by war risk, the lack of shareholder approval to resume…
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