The US plans to supply weapons to Ukraine in addition to direct funding, and this may also encompass new military assistance, such as air defense systems for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine will contribute 50% of state budget revenues from rent for new licenses in new…
Category: 9. Business
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The US considers the signing of the mineral agreement to be a crucial step in ending the war.
US President Donald Trump, commenting on the mineral agreement with Ukraine, stated that the US “will gain much more from the agreement than the $350B provided to Ukraine.” He argued that the agreement will “safeguard” Washington’s investment in and financial…
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Billions in investment will be necessary to extract Ukraine’s various minerals.
The US and Ukraine signed a subsoil agreement on April 30. However, the true value of Ukraine’s minerals remains uncertain. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the worth of Ukraine’s subsoil could reach trillions of dollars. President Zelenskyy has stated…
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The Ukrainian hotel market is experiencing a revival, with regions exceeding pre-war occupancy and prices.
According to hotel analytics service HotelMatrix, in the first quarter of 2025 the average daily rate (ADR) for Ukrainian hotels in major tourist regions showed record growth. Hotel prices in Kyiv continue to rise due to high demand for international and business events….
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Ukraine, the US, and the EU have agreed on 22 steps needed to achieve peace.
Over the next 100 days, the US will work to bridge the gap between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. During negotiations in London, delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Europe agreed on a list of 22 actions that could serve as a foundation for an agreement regarding…
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Putin will have to make a choice: pursue negotiations and end the war or face the collapse of the Russian economy. The US Congress is preparing to impose a 500% tariff on Russia’s allies.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he has the backing of 72 colleagues in the Senate for the bill, which proposes “devastating” new sanctions against Russia. He believes that sanctions can compel Putin to come to the negotiating table and halt the war in…
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The US has approved the first arms export permit to Ukraine since Trump’s inauguration.
For the first time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the US presidential administration has authorized arms exports to Ukraine valued at $50M or more, which includes the supply of defense goods and services. Deliveries must be made through the Direct…
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Ukrainian companies’ debt reduction exceeded foreign direct investment by 200%.
Ukrainian businesses reduced their net debt over 2022-2024 by increasing their liquid funds and deposits and reducing debt to Ukrainian banks by $21B, which is 200% more than foreign investment over this period and twice as much as in the “most successful year in…
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In April, businesses evaluated their current economic activity more cautiously, approaching a neutral level,
according to the NBU Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI). Among the reasons for the weakened assessments indicated by respondents are significant declines in weather conditions, ongoing uncertainty regarding the future of hostilities, rising business costs for…
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The US’ talks with Putin have reached a dead end, but Trump remains optimistic about Putin’s desire to end the war.
Officials from the Trump administration, who have met with Russian diplomats at least six times over the past two months, have returned from the negotiations without an outcome, which is beginning to raise concerns among them. A briefing for the US’ European and…
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