Economy
Europe
EU Weighs 3 Funding Options for Ukraine Amid Frozen Russian Assets Uncertainty
The EU is reportedly considering grants, joint debt, or frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, while a $162 billion reparation loan plan remains stalled due to opposition from Belgium.
Nov. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Partners With Nvidia to Build ‘Sovereign AI’
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation said the first project under the partnership will be a Ukrainian large language model (LLM) trained to provide automated government services.
Nov. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Opens New Gas Corridor Through Greece For Winter 2025–2026
Naftogaz and Greece’s DEPA agreed on a new gas route, expanding Ukraine’s import options to include more US liquefied natural gas and accelerating the decline of Russian gas in Europe.
Nov. 17, 2025
France
ANALYSIS: French-made 4th Gen + Dassault Rafale Air Superiority and Multirole Warplane Explained
Five things you might not have known about the Dassault Rafale Fighter Aircraft, 100 of which the Ukrainian Air Force may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Nov. 17, 2025
Energy
Gazprom Pushes Ahead With Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Designs Despite Uncertainty From China
Moscow has hinted at positive developments for the pipeline in recent months despite a lack of public statements on the project from Beijing and Chinese firms.
Nov. 17, 2025
France
EXPLAINED: Why France’s SAMP/T Could Be Ukraine’s Air-Defense Game Changer
Five things you might not have known about the SAMP/T Air Defense System, which Ukraine may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Nov. 17, 2025
Italy
OPINION: Courage, Curiosity, Collaboration: What Web Summit 2025 Revealed
A report on this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon from Elise Quevedo.
Nov. 17, 2025
IMF
Ukraine Opens Negotiations for New IMF Loan as War Pressures Mount
The IMF mission led by Gavin Gray has started discussions in Kyiv on a new Extended Fund Facility to support Ukraine “amidst continued exceptionally high uncertainty.”
Updated: Nov. 17, 2025
Energy
Russia’s Fossil Fuel Exports Hit a New Low
Russia’s fossil fuel exports fell in October to their lowest level since the full-scale invasion, with further declines expected due to sanctions and Ukrainian attacks.
Nov. 16, 2025
Ukraine
IFC and EBRD Invest $50 Million in Rebuild Ukraine Fund to Drive Economic Recovery
The fund aims to deploy a total of $250 million across sectors critical to Ukraine’s wartime resilience and postwar recovery, including consumer retail, healthcare and financial services.
Nov. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Power One Secures €22.3 Million EBRD Loan for Decentralized Generation Rollout
The lender said that the funding would support Ukraine amid Russia’s campaign of destruction on its energy facilities, describing the initiative as “urgently needed to preserve the power system.”
Nov. 15, 2025
US
Citigroup Shares Rise After Putin Approves Sale of Citibank Russia
Citigroup’s stock climbed after Vladimir Putin authorized Renaissance Capital to acquire 100% of Citibank’s Russian subsidiary, a deal requiring special approval under Moscow’s restrictions.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine and US Select Investment Advisor for Mineral Deal Reconstruction Fund
Ukraine and the US appoint Alvarez & Marsal as Investment Advisor to the joint Reconstruction Fund under the mineral deal.
Nov. 14, 2025
US
Ukraine’s Strikes Take 20% of Russia’s Oil Refining Offline, but Output Falls Only 3-6%
Ukrainian drones and missiles disabled 20% of Russia’s refinery capacity in recent attacks, but Moscow limited losses to a 6% drop by activating idle units at other plants.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
IMF Questions Ukraine’s Additional Spending as New Loan Talks Begin
IMF warns Ukraine over additional spending, self-employed exemptions, and free rail travel as Kyiv seeks a new $8 billion loan amid ongoing war.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
EU Sends $6.8 Billion to Ukraine: Final ERA Tranche and Ukraine Facility Loan
Ukraine receives $4.75 billion via ERA, backed by interest from frozen Russian assets, and $2.1 billion through the Ukraine Facility, supporting reforms, defense, and recovery.
Nov. 14, 2025
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