Economy
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
Ukraine
Ukraine Sets Up Board for Mineral Deal Recovery Fund
Ukraine’s board for the US-Ukraine Recovery Fund is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Sept. 3 to establish project rules and operational procedures.
Sept. 2, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Plans to Launch New War Risk Insurance Program
Ukraine plans a war risk insurance program to protect property, support businesses, and attract investment during the ongoing war.
Sept. 2, 2025
Energy
Odesa Region Hit by Renewed Russian Energy Attacks
Energy operator DTEK said four facilities were hit overnight on Sunday, with earlier reports suggesting that more than 29,000 consumers were cut off from electricity.
Aug. 31, 2025
Business
Kyivstar’s Value Rises 20% Since Nasdaq Listing – CEO
CEO Oleksandr Komarov calls the rise a historic milestone for Ukraine’s economy as the firm plans to grow despite war and tough conditions.
Aug. 30, 2025
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