Category: 9. Business
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Ukraine is strengthening its trade ties with Europe with visa-free transport with Norway and an agreement with Britain on abolishing customs duties until 2029.
Ukraine and Norway have extended until June 30, 2025, their agreement on bilateral and freight transit without additional permits. Transport visa-free with Norway will be valid for trucks of Euro-5 standard and above. Currently, Ukrainian carriers are eligible for visa-free transport with 37… Continue Reading
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Australia is building the largest solar power plant in the world, which will provide energy for about three million homes.
The project, called Power Link, was recently approved by the Australian government and will be implemented by SunCable, a renewable energy company. The power plant will be in the Northern Territory of Australia and will cover an area of 12,000 hectares. The project will bring more than… Continue Reading
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Following the Slovenian model, Kyiv plans to build two thermal power plants that will produce electricity and heat from waste.
Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Panteleev visited Slovenia and saw how the city of Cele’s thermal power plant converts waste into energy. This Slovenian station can provide heat and light not only in the town of Cele but also in neighboring settlements. Panteleev noted… Continue Reading
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Western countries can easily increase their support for Ukraine.
Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for two and a half years now, but the invasion of Russian territory shows that given sufficient resources, Ukraine can strengthen its position on the battlefield and even start an offensive and win the war. Also, scientists say the economic… Continue Reading
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The US is discussing with Ukraine the long-term goals of the Kursk offensive and believes that the war is reaching a stalemate.
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder reported on discussions regarding the offensive’s long-term goals. “The Kursk operation certainly demonstrated the creativity and fighting prowess of the Ukrainians, but when it comes to their long-term goals, we are still discussing it with them,” the… Continue Reading
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Democrats’ party platform promises further support for Ukraine.
The Democratic party platform mentions its foreign policy objectives, particularly efforts to support Ukraine. It is noted that the US presidential administration is pursuing three goals: protecting Ukrainian sovereignty, preserving the unity of US transatlantic alliances, and preventing… Continue Reading
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The IMF sees tax increases in Ukraine as an incentive for continued international support.
Support from international partners, the restructuring of commercial debt, and an increase in taxes should be considered as a single package to eliminate Ukraine’s financing deficit. “Progress in the adoption of the tax package will affect the willingness of donors to continue supporting… Continue Reading
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Ukrainian forces are tightening the noose around Russian forces on the Seim River; Putin orders the Ukrainian military be ousted from the Kursk region by October 1.
Ukrainian troops blew up all the bridges spanning the Seim River in the Glushkiv district of the Kursk region. This could cut off groups of Russian forces, as Ukrainian territory surrounds the district from the west and south. According to BILD, Ukrainian troops have only 2.6 km left to reach… Continue Reading
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The Energy Support Fund of Ukraine has already accumulated €553M: How is the country preparing for the coming brutal winter?
Total contributions from international partners to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine amount to €553M. This year, a significant portion of the funds is directed to purchasing equipment for distributed generation, particularly cogeneration plants and gas turbines. Head of Naftogaz of Ukraine… Continue Reading
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VC investments in Europe are focused on AI and clean technologies, and Ukraine invests in security innovation.
In the second quarter, venture capital investment in Europe showed significant growth, reaching $17.8B, which significantly exceeded the first quarter’s figure – $13.9B. Artificial intelligence remains one of the most attractive options for investors in Europe. Significant investments have… Continue Reading