Category: 9. Business

While both regions have faced industrial decline, the causes differ: the EU’s challenges stem from global competition, steep energy prices, and regulatory burdens, whereas Ukraine’s are rooted in longstanding systemic issues and the devastation of war. Ukraine’s…

US President Donald Trump noted that discussions about Ukraine’s security assurances are occurring in close partnership with the European allies. He highlighted Europe’s significant role in the American peace plan that is aimed at ending the conflict.

Following a…

US President Donald Trump said that Russia’s major concession is that they are ending hostilities and not taking any more land. “After all, this is land that Russia can gain in the next few months anyway. So, do you want to fight and lose another 50,000 to 60,000…

Despite statements from the US regarding the progress that has been made in negotiations, Washington and Kyiv have significant disagreements on at least three aspects of the peace plan. These differences could determine the outcome of the entire negotiation…

When discussing portions of US President Trump’s peace plan, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified that Russia has neither the right to vote on nor veto NATO membership, as such decisions require unanimous approval by the Alliance.

“If you look at the peace…

In August, the bank provided Naftogaz with a €500M loan to cover approximately half of the company’s additional gas needs, which are 4.4 billion cubic meters, or €1.9B, said Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the EBRD. In April, the EBRD provided Naftogaz with…

On November 25, the MoF raised ₴12.7B for the national budget through an auction of domestic government bonds. Most of the investment came from the sale of dollar-denominated OVDPs, with maturity in 1.5 years at a yield of 3.98% annually, with investors purchasing…

In response to the rising number of drone incidents across Europe, the Dutch Ministry of Defense will allocate between €1.25B and €3B to enhance counter-drone systems. This includes purchasing additional anti-aircraft systems, interceptor drones, radar systems, and…

The German government will provide Ukrenergo with an additional €32M through the KfW Reconstruction Loan Facility to help restore Ukraine’s energy sector. KfW’s collaboration with Ukrenergo has been ongoing since the early 2010s. During this period, approximately…

The Kovalska Industrial and Construction Group plans to start commissioning the first stage of a modern autoclaved aerated concrete plant in Rozvadov (Lviv region) in December, with product shipments beginning in January 2026, according to the group’s CEO, Serhiy…