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The US has softened its demands for Ukraine to repay the aid it has provided before signing the mineral deal.
After negotiations in Washington, the Trump administration has revised the aid estimate down from $300B to $100B. However, the US continues to view the agreement as a way to recover costs for military aid to Ukraine through profits from a yet-to-be-determined fund. The…
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Rubio and Witkoff will travel to Paris to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, while the ISW believes Putin has enough resources for another 12 to 16 months.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the US President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff are scheduled to visit Paris this week. Witkoff plans to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, and Rubio will meet with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel…
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President Zelenskyy’s office announces that peace negotiations with the US will occur only after a mutually agreed-upon draft of a ceasefire document is prepared.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Brusilo stated, “Such meetings are meaningful only when there are specific developments such that documents that can be discussed substantively and implemented. At present, working contacts with the American side at the…
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Ukrainians are seeking reliable liquid savings instruments, which is driving the popularity of bank deposits.
Head of Retail Products and Digital Banking at Piraeus Bank, Oleksandr Ovcharuk, explained to UBN that the war has altered Ukrainian’s financial habits, leading to greater demand for dependable liquid savings options. “For clients, the significance of factors such as…
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German Defense Minister doubts Merz’s pledges on Taurus missile supply to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed skepticism about supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, creating potential friction within Germany’s incoming coalition government.
The outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) consistently opposed supplying Taurus missiles to…
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Analysts compare the size of Ukraine’s shadow economy with those of other countries.
Prior to the full-scale war in 2021, Ukraine’s shadow economy was estimated to be around 30% of GDP. Last year, the Ministry of Economy reported that potentially 40% of the economy could take place in the shadows. However, in specific industries like trade, that figure…
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Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn
In 2024, the warmest year on record in Europe according to the EU’s Copernicus system, Swedish and Norwegian glaciers melted by an average of 1.8 metres.
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Ukrainian investors are interested in acquiring a Polish meat processing plant with €25M in annual turnover.
According to Retail & Development Advisor, which is serving as the authorized representative for this asset’s sale, negotiations are underway with several investors. Since the onset of full-scale war, many Ukrainian companies have sought opportunities to diversify…
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Ukraine’s economy is expected to grow by 3%, while inflation is anticipated to slow significantly.
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…
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