In May, Ukraine’s total public and state-guaranteed debt increased by $1B to $180.97B, reported the Ministry of Finance. Most of the debt is external, totaling $134.48B, which makes up 74.3% of the overall debt. Domestic debt stands at $46.48B. In April, the IMF…
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Payoneer and WIN-WIN EDIH join forces to support Ukrainian startups.
Fintech company Payoneer, which serves businesses worldwide, and the European Digital Innovation Hub WIN-WIN EDIH, established in Ukraine under the EU’s Digital Europe program with a total budget of €7.9B, have announced their collaboration. The goal is to help…
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Clashes erupt in Togo during protests calling for president’s resignation
LOME, Togo (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in several parts of Togo’s capital Lomé on Thursday, as President Faure Gnassingbé faced increasing pressure from critics…
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Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive.
The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and just peace. They emphasized that two things are needed for a quick…
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Large businesses in Ukraine have increased their investments in energy storage facilities.
Currently, 75% of the lending for large business projects that are underway at Ukrainian banks involves energy storage facilities (ESF), indicating strong investor demand for this technology amid declining interest in gas generation, said Oschadbank top manager Yevhen…
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Pentagon requests $961B budget for ‘China fight’ with cuts to civilian workforce, Ukraine assistance and diversity programs
Pentagon officials touted their fiscal 2026 spending plan as a $1 trillion investment oriented to counter China but that amount combines a proposed base budget of $848.3 billion with $113.3 billion that the…
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Only one country is blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession.
The EU is close to reaching a consensus on starting accession talks with Ukraine, with Hungary being the only country currently opposed. Twenty-six of the 27 EU members believe Ukraine deserves to begin negotiations not only because it meets the requirements but also due…
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Where in Ukraine does the demand for retail space exceed supply by two times?
The Urban-X consulting firm highlighted several key features of the retail real estate market in Transcarpathia in 2025. The regional market is changing, and these changes should be considered even before construction or redevelopment begins.
The first trend is a…
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White House wants deep cut in US funding for war crimes investigations, sources say
CHANGING PRIORITIES
Many of the programmes recommended for termination are dedicated to empowering local organisations seeking to advance justice in societies that have faced atrocities, one of the sources said, adding that some programmes have…
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