Category: 9. Business

ICU analysts observe that that the Ukrainian economy has shown modest growth since the third quarter of 2024, and predict a low probability of a substantial acceleration in recovery. The need to gradually reduce the budget deficit and government spending will severely…

The Verkhovna Rada adopted an appeal to the European Parliament, the EC, and the Council of the EU, along with the parliaments and governments of EU member states, urging them to extend trade benefits for Ukrainian exports until the terms of the free trade agreement…

Any efforts to return to this trade relationship are unfounded, said Belgian Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, commenting on the increasing calls in Europe to restart energy imports from Russia amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

“It’s odd to think we can…

The introduction of project financing based on the European model, where the bank serves as a partner, controller, and guarantor for investors, could be a catalyst for the sector’s growth, according to Intergal-Bud Commercial Director Anna Laevska. She believes that…

Many European nations are eager for Ukrainian refugees to remain, according to migration policy expert Andriy Haidutsky. He notes that these are mainly countries that have recognized the importance of attracting immigrants to prevent factories from closing. This…

US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff characterized his talks with Russian leader Putin on April 11, as “compelling.” Witkoff stated that they explored steps that could bring an end to the war in Ukraine and “open up new business opportunities.” He…

As of early 2025, the US has provided approximately $185B in military and economic assistance, humanitarian support, and security cooperation to Ukraine. Military analyst Benjamin Cook believes that the US has gained between $778.7B and $1.66T in direct and indirect…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues its backing of Ukraine’s energy security by providing Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine with an unfunded portfolio risk-sharing guarantee, facilitating energy sector investment totaling €100M. Raiffeisen…

A few months ago, Bulgaria planned to sell nuclear reactors to Ukraine that would allow it to finalize two power units at the Khmelnytskyi NPP. However, Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov explained this reversal by emphasizing the importance of developing…