Category: 9. Business
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Europe continues to import Russian LNG; some countries have started buying more.
Europe has struggled to eliminate its dependence on Russian liquefied natural gas. In July, the Russian Federation almost became the region’s largest supplier after a reduction in supplies from the US following their redirection to Asia. Although the EU makes it difficult for the Russian… Continue Reading
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Ukraine has a plan to resolve the oil transit issue with Slovakia.
Ukraine will guarantee the transit of oil from companies that are not subject to sanctions and is ready to settle the transit issue with Slovakia in accordance with the Association Agreement with the EU, Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak said. At the end of June, Ukraine introduced… Continue Reading
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Belgium allocates €9M for Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and Ukraine plans to build the first underground hydroelectric power station.
The Government of Belgium and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) concluded a €9M financial agreement, which will be directed to repairing Ukraine’s damaged energy infrastructure. Partnership efforts will be focused on solving energy problems in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa. Through… Continue Reading
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The US proposes a plan for Ukraine’s economic recovery.
During her last visit to Kyiv as the US Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, Penny Pritzker evaluated the concept of Ukraine’s economic recovery and announced five components of its successful implementation. According to her, first, it is necessary to form a list of… Continue Reading
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Pritzker names the most attractive sectors of the Ukrainian economy for investors.
Penny Pritzker, the US special representative, answered a question about the economic sectors that are ready for investment now: “Ukraine’s agriculture feeds 400 million people in the world and can feed 600M. These are huge opportunities, and now that the Black Sea is functioning, you see a… Continue Reading
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American businesses are optimistic about Ukraine’s economic future.
The American private sector looks at Ukraine’s economic future optimistically and realistically. Optimism is based on GDP growth, tax revenue, and the creation of new jobs, said US Special Representative for the Economic Recovery of Ukraine, Penny Pritzker. According to her, despite the war… Continue Reading
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Given the war’s continuation, Ukraine will need up to $15B in additional funding next year.
According to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimate the country’s additional financial need for 2025 from Western partners at between $12B and $15B. He recalled that during the preparation of the current program with the IMF, one of the… Continue Reading
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The Ministry of Finance is ready for a compromise with the parliament regarding tax increases.
According to Minister of Finance Serhii Marchenko, this strictly depends on the how the parliament plans to secure an additional ₴120B in revenue by the end of 2024. The Ministry of Finance has proposed an increase in the military levy for this purpose, but there are calls in the parliament… Continue Reading
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Hungary and Slovakia’s position regarding Russian oil transit through Ukraine irritates the EU.
In private conversations, EU diplomats have expressed irritation at Hungary and Slovakia’s intentions to use EU procedures to maintain their access to cheap Russian oil, contrary to the bloc’s general policy, writes Politico. Several diplomats are angry, saying it is not their problem…. Continue Reading
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Up to 20% of Ukraine’s construction market is comprised of commercial real estate restoration projects,
said Andriy Ozeychuk, director of the engineering and construction company, Rauta. “Despite the risks of war, the owners of most of the destroyed commercial properties are investing in their reconstruction to restart their businesses, which allows companies to continue to operate efficiently…. Continue Reading