Economy
War in Ukraine
EU Announces $7B Drone Alliance With Ukraine
The EU announced a $7 billion drone alliance with Ukraine to scale up production and strengthen defenses after 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
Sept. 10, 2025
Economy
Ukraine’s Rate of Inflation Eases Further to 13.2%
August annual inflation data showed another relief to an economy that has struggled with high rates for about a year, although the slowdown is bumpy.
Sept. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Diverts Sugar Exports From EU After Tariff-Free Trade Ends
After EU trade preferences ended, only 17% of Ukraine’s sugar exports went to the EU in the 2024/25 marketing year, down from 77% in 2023/24.
Sept. 9, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Drone Manufacturer to Open $250M UK Factory
Ukrspecsystems, maker of eight types of drones – including the SHARK fixed-wing UAV – will open a new military drone production and training facility in the UK starting next year.
Sept. 8, 2025
Business
PrivatBank Signs $100M Risk-Sharing, $20M Export-Import Guarantees With IFC
PrivatBank and the IFC have signed their first deal designed to expand Ukrainian business loans, support female-led firms, and back cross-border trade.
Sept. 8, 2025
Energy
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries Causing Crisis for Putin
Fuel shortages and rising gas prices in Russia are most welcome news in Ukraine while Putin’s war economy takes a big hit, impacting his ability to continue his invasion.
Sept. 6, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine: Severe Damage or Significant Benefit to the Global Economy?
When Putin claims that transferring Russia’s frozen assets to Ukraine would cause “severe damage to the global economy,” it begs the question: Damage to whom?
Sept. 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Miltech Hunts for Employees Among IT Sector
Ukrainian military technology companies are in fierce competition with IT companies for the best talent to support drone manufacturing, according to the CEO of TAF industries.
Sept. 5, 2025
China
Trump Urges Europe to End Russian Oil Imports, Punish China
The US president is said to have expressed doubts about the “seriousness” of Ukraine’s European allies that are still supporting Russia’s economy by buying oil.
Sept. 4, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Economy in ‘Technical Stagnation’: Sberbank Head Blames Central Bank
Russia’s key state-owned bank CEO said Russia’s economy “technically stagnated” in July-August, pointing to the central bank’s elevated key rate as the main constraint.
Sept. 4, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Holds First Meeting for Mineral Deal Reconstruction Fund
Ukraine and the US approved operating rules, formed committees, authorized opening bank accounts for the Reconstruction Fund, and selected two advisors.
Sept. 4, 2025
OPINION: Ukraine – V for Victory (bond)
IMF’s 8th review of Ukraine’s $15.5B program weighs risks of a longer war: $30B+ extra financing likely needed, plus possible second debt deal beyond 2024 terms.
Sept. 3, 2025
Kyiv
IMF Delegation Arrives in Kyiv for Economic Policy Talks
The IMF team will discuss budget plans for 2026, the medium-term fiscal framework, and monetary and exchange rate policies with Ukrainian authorities.
Sept. 3, 2025
Russia
Nearly One-Third of Russia’s Biggest Companies Report Losses in 2025
Russia’s corporate losses have hit pandemic highs amid sanctions, soaring military spending and broader economic strain, Russian media reported on Tuesday.
Sept. 3, 2025
Europe
EU Eyes Stricter Rules to Curb Russian Gas After 2027 Ban
Bloomberg reports proposed changes will force importers to give national authorities “unambiguous evidence” that their gas supplies were not produced in Russia, amid fears Moscow will sidestep a ban.
Sept. 2, 2025
Energy
Russia, China Sign New Gas Pipeline Deal
Russian state energy company Gazprom inks deal on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline to China via Mongolia, as sanctions push Russia to deepen energy ties with Beijing.
Sept. 2, 2025
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