Economy
Ukraine
Norway Provides Naftogaz $100M to Secure Ukraine’s Gas Supply
Norwegian aid is among the sources Naftogaz relies on to secure winter gas supplies after extensive Russian attacks damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Aug. 19, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Unveils New Government Strategy
Ukraine’s new government strategic plan rests on four pillars – Security, Dignity, Economy, Recovery – from stronger defense to social support, growth and rebuilding.
Aug. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Azeri SOCAR Depot in Odesa Completely Destroyed After Russian Strike
This is the second strike after Russia previously hit an oil depot of the Azerbaijan oil company SOCAR.
Aug. 18, 2025
Economy
Nikolaychuk Replaces Rozhkova as First Deputy Central Bank Governor
After 10 years in Ukraine’s central bank, Kateryna Rozhkova leaves the institution, passing control for financial stability to Sergiy Nikolaychuk.
Aug. 17, 2025
US
Stocks Waver on Mixed US Data, Eyes on Trump-Putin Summit
The possibility of an end to a conflict that Putin began in 2022 had put the markets in optimistic mood, analysts said, although oil prices had been volatile.
Aug. 16, 2025
Energy
China, India Top Russian Fossil Fuel Buyers in July – EU Remains Active
China and India, key partners of Russia, are buying vast amounts of fossil fuels from Russia, while the EU, a supporter of Ukraine, also continues to purchase Russian energy.
Aug. 15, 2025
US
US Slaps Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex With New Sanctions
Washington sanctions Russian crypto exchange Garantex, again linked to cybercriminal money laundering. The US State Dept. is offering a $6M reward for information leading to the arrest of its leaders.
Aug. 15, 2025
Business
Kyivstar Makes Historic Nasdaq Debut Under Ticker KYIV, Pioneering Ukraine’s Entry to US Markets
This is the first-ever US stock exchange listing for a business in Ukraine only, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s economic development.
Aug. 15, 2025
Ukraine
PrivatBank’s Corporate Lending Surges to Hr.10B, Shakes Up Ukrainian Banking Sector
After a year in corporate lending, PrivatBank has secured its largest deal since its 2016 nationalization – a $113.2 million loan to state-owned energy giant Naftogaz.
Aug. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Relaunches Bids for Two Oil and Gas Fields Under US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund
Ukraine is reopening tenders for the Mezhyhirya and Svichanska gas fields, adding a clause that gives US partners priority to buy the oil and gas produced under the joint Reconstruction Fund.
Aug. 14, 2025
Ukraine
EBRD Lends $586 Million to Ukraineʼs Naftogaz for Emergency Gas Supplies
The loan is backed by an EU guarantee to secure gas supplies for winter after Russian attacks impair infrastructure.
Aug. 13, 2025
Russia
ANALYSIS: Will 18th Russia Sanctions Package Hurt Russia? ‘Not Enough’ Analysts Say
The EU’s 18th Russia sanctions are its toughest yet, but key banks seem minor, many shadow fleet tankers unnamed, and the oil price cap enforcement remains unclear.
Aug. 13, 2025
Business
Kyivstar Wins Shareholder Approval for $2.2B SPAC Merger, Nasdaq Listing Nears
Shareholders approved the $2.2 Billion SPAC merger between Ukraine’s Kyivstar and Cohen Circle – paving the way toward a Nasdaq listing.
Aug. 13, 2025
Ukraine
EU to Send €1.6 Billion from Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
The EU will direct $1.6 billion in interest earnings from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine repay loans under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative.
Aug. 12, 2025
Energy
Russian Bombing of Azeri SOCAR Refinery Sparks Talks of Arming Ukraine
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev also allocated an additional $2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday after a weekend call with President Zelensky.
Aug. 11, 2025
Ukraine
Grain Exports From Ukraine Sharply Fell Below 2024 Levels
Ukraine’s grain exports fell due to a smaller harvest, unfavorable weather, and the suspension of EU trade preferences. This impacted export volumes and revenue, along with GDP growth.
Aug. 11, 2025
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