Economy
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Central Bank Says It Won’t Rush Currency Devaluation Despite IMF Pressure
Ukraine’s central bank kept its key rate at 15.5%, despite the “sticky” inflation situation after energy strikes, and won’t rush to weaken the hryvnia or cut rates before early 2026.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2025
Energy
US Sanctions Choke India’s Russian Oil Lifeline, Flows Set to Hit Zero
Washington sanctions target Russia’s largest oil companies, threatening to halt most oil exports to India and disrupt refinery operations.
Oct. 23, 2025
Energy
Power Restored to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant After Record Blackout
A temporary ceasefire allowed technicians to restore power to the plant, occupied by Russian forces since 2022, after continued fighting severed its connection to the grid.
Oct. 23, 2025
EU
EU Approves 19th Sanctions on Russia, Gas Cut-Off Pushed to 2027
Leaders from the 27-member bloc approve Brussels 19th set of sanctions on Russia, also identifying more than 100 oil tankers from Moscow’s “shadow fleet”.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
‘They Grabbed my Phone and Ran’: Ex-Ukrenergo CEO Denounces ‘Absurd’ Raids
Ukraine’s ex-Ukrenergo CEO Kudrytskyi called the raids “absurd” and politically motivated, denied wrongdoing and urged broader reforms of law enforcement.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves 2026 State Budget Draft in First Reading
Ukraine’s parliamentary Budget Committee is calling for more funds for defense, education and demining, while pledging to keep the deficit under control.
Oct. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Law Enforcement Raids Former Ukrenergo CEO Kudrytskyi’s Home
Ukraine’s law enforcement raided former Ukrenergo CEO Kudrytskyi’s home over alleged embezzlement and abuse of office; multiple criminal cases are ongoing.
Oct. 21, 2025
Europe
Trump White House Reportedly Against EU ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The EU loan could be worth over $100 billion to Ukraine – if it happens. Trump’s opposition to the plan follows a two-hour call initiated by Putin one day before the Zelensky meeting on Friday.
Oct. 20, 2025
Russia Launches Sixth Major Attack on DTEK Coal Facilities in 2 Months
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth winter, Moscow has revived its efforts to cripple Ukraine’s energy sector.
Oct. 20, 2025
Drones
Inside Ukraine’s Drone Transformation: From Defense Mission to Emerging Export Power
Hryhoriy Shverk, founder of General Cherry, explains how Ukraine’s drone industry evolved from a wartime necessity into a high-tech sector – and why government policy will decide its future
Oct. 20, 2025
Economy
The 11th Kyiv International Economic Forum: Ukraine 2.0 – The Power of People Held in Kyiv
Throughout the day, participants engaged in 15 panel discussions featuring over 100 speakers from Ukraine and abroad.
Oct. 18, 2025
IMF
IMF: Ukraine Growth Forecast ‘Dented’ By Ongoing War, Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
IMF projections note that Russian strikes on energy infrastructure continue to have an impact on the economy, although inflation is set to stay fairly stable.
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
IMF: Use of Russian Assets Needs ‘Legal Underpinning’ and Caution
For the proposed reparations loan, the IMF says countries utilizing Russian assets should be cautious about “any implications for the international monetary system.”
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Delegation in US Discusses New IMF Program, Economic Agenda
Ukraine’s delegation met US officials, G7 ministers, and global firms to advance talks on the IMF program, reconstruction funds, energy projects, and frozen Russian asset use.
Oct. 17, 2025
Ukraine
IMF Chief to Visit Kyiv as Ukraine Seeks New Aid Program
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva will visit Kyiv as Ukraine seeks a new loan program to support its war-hit economy amid ongoing uncertainty.
Oct. 16, 2025
Russia
IMF Forecasts Russia’s Real GDP Growth to Slow to 0.6% in 2025
IMF decreased Russia’s 2025 GDP growth forecast from 1.5% to 0.6%, citing fiscal spending, high borrowing costs, lower oil revenues, yet strong harvests.
Oct. 16, 2025
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