The IMF’s baseline scenario assumes the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine by the end of 2025. According to IMF expectations, if peace is reached Ukraine’s economic growth will rise to 4.5% in 2026. However, Ukraine needs guarantees and resources for economic…
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Which foreign arms manufacturers are already operating in Ukraine?
As of mid-2025, at least eight foreign companies have already opened or plan to open arms production facilities in Ukraine. These includes research, assembly, maintenance, and repair operations, as well as full-scale production of armored vehicles, artillery, ammunition,…
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Ukraine receives a new $500M IMF tranche and requests more time for reforms.
The IMF Executive Board approved an additional tranche to Ukraine under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). As a result, Ukraine has already received the ninth tranche of approximately $500M under the program. In total, payments under the program amount to $10.6B out of…
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Ukraine will establish a national network of vegetable storage facilities to preserve 35% of the harvest.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy is working to create a storage network, as currently 35% of the Ukrainian vegetable harvest does not reach consumers due to poor storage conditions. Many storage facilities have been destroyed by the Russians, resulting in the loss of more…
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Last season, Ukraine’s grain exports declined by 21%, but revenue stayed level due to rising prices.
According to analysts, in the 2024/2025 marketing year (July-June) Ukraine exported 40.1 million tons of grain, which is 10.5 million tons, or 21%, less than in the 2023/2024 marketing year. The physical volume of corn exports dropped by 7.6 million tons, and wheat by…
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Facing Slower Growth, Health Insurer Centene Pulls 2025 Profit Outlook
Health insurer Centene, one of the nation’s biggest providers of individual coverage under the … More
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The EIB Group and Finnvera launch a €30M pilot project to support Finnish exports to Ukraine.
The European Investment Fund, part of the EIB Group, and Finnvera, Finland’s export credit agency, are initiating this pilot program to assist Finnish companies in exporting to Ukraine. The agreement enables Finnvera to offer export credits to Finnish companies trading…
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On Ukraine’s Eastern Front, Artillery Crews Fight To Stop Russian Advance
NEAR CHASIV YAR, Ukraine — The battle for Chasiv Yar remains one of the fiercest along the eastern front in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Perched on high ground, the city holds strategic importance: if Russian forces seize it, they could push toward nearby Kostyantynivka and move closer to key…
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Ukraine is seeking new investment in its defense sector and enhancing collaboration with German arms manufacturers.
During talks with EU representatives, President Zelenskyy emphasized investment in domestic weapon production, focusing on long-range UAVs, interceptor drones, and similar equipment.
“This is crucial. Russia is investing in unmanned systems and plans to increase drone…
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Ukrainian Artillery Crews Fight Drones With Shotguns
The battle for Chasiv Yar has raged at high intensity for over a year. It remains one of the hottest spots on the front line in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. The city sits on elevated terrain, which gives it strategic importance. If Russian forces capture it, they could advance on Kostyantynivka…
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