Economy
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
War in Ukraine
Drone Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Ufa, Far From Ukraine Border
A drone hit the Bashneft-owned Ufaorgsintez refinery more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, sparking smoke reports and brief airport restrictions in Bashkortostan.
Oct. 15, 2025
IMF
IMF World Economic Outlook 2025: Economic Resilience Towards Tariffs Fades and AI Bubble Approaches
Though growth has only decreased by 0.2% GDP for now, the IMF sees the global economy’s future as “dim.”
Oct. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrenergo Warns of Emergency Power Outages in Sumy Amid Ongoing Attacks
The timing and duration of the blackouts will be unpredictable as the state energy company reacts to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Oct. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
EBRD Preparing Another $578M for Naftogaz to Cover Urgent Gas Imports, Says EBRD VP
The EBRD has “already started discussions with Ukraine’s friends and partners to help the country get through the winter season,” Vice President Patrone told Kyiv Post.
Oct. 14, 2025
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