Economy
Ukraine
Agro-Holding Astarta to Expand Poltava Land Bank Following Regulatory Approval
Ukraine’s anti-monopoly body has allowed the country’s leading agricultural holding Astarta to acquire two local firms in the Poltava region to strengthen its presence near its production hubs.
March 25, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Needs $91B to Fix Energy System Over Next 10 Years, Minister Says
After Russia once again pummeled Ukraine’s energy grid over the winter, Kyiv’s energy minister said the World Bank estimates $91 billion is needed for restoration and called for more investments.
March 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
McDonald’s to Reopen in Mykolaiv After 4-Year Wartime Closure
The fast-food giant McDonald’s is preparing to welcome back customers in Mykolaiv by late March, marking a return after a four-year absence following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
March 25, 2026
Russia
Russia Challenges Starlink With Launch of 16 Low-Orbit Satellites
Bureau 1440, the Russian aerospace firm developing a low-Earth-orbit satellite system for global broadband data delivery, said it launched its first batch of 16 operational satellites on Monday.
March 24, 2026
Drones
Axon Takes Strategic Stake in Ukrainian Drone Maker Buntar Aerospace
Ukrainian drone developer Buntar Aerospace closed a $10.4 million funding round led by US security technology giant Axon Enterprise, with Norwegian investment consortium Munkene AS also joining.
March 23, 2026
Economy
Ukraine’s Central Bank Holds Rate Steady, Warning About Middle East Risk to Inflation
Ukraine’s central bank, the NBU, kept the key rate at 15%, warning of Ukraine's vulnerability to rising oil prices – and Russia's ability to gain cash for future strikes.
March 19, 2026
Energy
‘No Question’ of Restoring Energy Ties With Russia, Tusk Says
Tusk’s comments came after Belgian premier Bart De Wever said over the weekend that Europe “must normalize relations with Russia and regain access to cheap energy,” describing it as “common sense.”
March 18, 2026
Drones
Swarmer’s Drone AI Developer Price per Share Zooms to 8x Increase on Nasdaq Debut
Based in Texas, Swarmer creates AI platform for drone autonomy as they fight against Russia in the Ukrainian battlespace. Software requires human intervention to make all life-or-death decisions.
Updated: March 18, 2026
IMF
IMF Team Arrives in Kyiv for High-Stakes Talks as Tax Reform Stalls
Representatives of the IMF begin a staff visit to Kyiv to address macroeconomic policies and stalled structural reforms that threaten future disbursements under the new program.
March 18, 2026
IMF
IMF Warns Ukraine Risks Aid Delays as Parliament Stalls Tax Bills
The IMF warned Ukraine could face delays in funding from its $8.1 billion program as lawmakers fail to pass key tax measures, raising concerns over fiscal stability.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Energy Giants and Retailers Lead Ukraine’s Top-10 Companies by Revenue Last Year
Financial reports from over 424,000 Ukrainian companies show a dominance of state-owned energy firms and private retail chains in Ukraine’s 2025 economic rankings.
March 17, 2026
Drones
Ukrainian Firm Unveils ‘Bucha’ Kamikaze Drone With 200 km Range, Eyes Combat Tests
Company engineers say it’s designed for flexibility on the front line and can switch between communication channels, including Starlink, depending on battlefield conditions.
March 17, 2026
Black Sea Grain Deal
Russian Strikes Create ‘Extreme Uncertainty’ for Ukraine’s Grain Exporters, Doubling Logistics Costs
Despite repeated attacks on ports and infrastructure, Ukraine has already exported about 100 million tons of agricultural products through its wartime grain corridor.
March 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Slovakia Formally Pulls Out of Emergency Energy Pact with Ukraine
Ukrenergo said its Slovak counterpart has notified it that the countries’ mutual agreement will end in May, as a dispute over Russian oil that flows through the Druzhba pipeline deepens.
March 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
50,000 Shahed – Explained: How Ukrainians Became Experts Countering Iranian-Russian Deadly Drones
The Shahed has become a new reality of war, one that the US military and Gulf allies have failed to counter. Ukraine is coming to help them adapt.
March 14, 2026
Ukraine
French Crédit Agricole Buys Ukrainian Bank Lviv
The French bank bought a lender that has become lucrative for IFIs and investors since the invasion, thanks to its location in Lviv, far from the front lines and air strikes there.
March 13, 2026
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