Category: 9. Business

Natural gas and oil production in Ukraine remains the most promising area for potential development given the mineral agreement with the US, as this is where significant American investment can be attracted, believes Andriy Kobolev, former head of the Naftogaz of Ukraine…

ICU analysts note that this week the Ministry of Finance attracted nearly ₴20B through the sale of both foreign currency and new reserve bonds. Interest in military and regular bonds declined somewhat. However, the new three-year hryvnia bonds offered a slightly higher…

Oschadbank has received loan applications from micro, small, and medium-sized businesses for energy projects worth ₴3.3B, with ₴1.8B ($43M) already disbursed. The bank stated that ongoing shelling and targeted destruction of energy infrastructure make energy security…

The full-scale conflict has reshaped Ukraine’s retail landscape, but new international brands are still entering the market. For example, Polish chain Worldbox is preparing to open its first store in Ukraine. It will feature clothing and accessories from top brands in…

The Latvian government approved amendments to the law that provides aid for Ukraine’s civilian population, which involve ending some support measures. This year, Latvia allocated €65M for the support program, with €39.7M planned for 2026. Currently, Latvia offers…

US President Donald Trump believes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can help establish a peaceful settlement of Russia’s war against Ukraine. “Erdogan can”, Trump said on board the presidential plane as he was returning from Egypt, where a summit on the peace…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday October 17 in Washington, where the leaders will discuss Ukraine’s air defense and long-range strike capabilities, including the transfer of Tomahawk missiles.

US President Donald Trump is preparing to make a historic decision to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles. This move would not only strengthen Ukraine’s defenses but also pressure European allies, especially Germany, to send long-range weapons like Taurus…

According to the IEA, the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks will continue to hinder oil processing at Russian refineries until at least mid-2026. It is noted that until June next year, Russian refineries will process just under five million barrels per day, and after…

This year, the Russian army has increasingly used fiber-optic drones that are resistant to electronic warfare at the front. As a result, the Russians have effectively cut off the normal supply routes for Ukrainian troops on the front line and are targeting civilians in…