Economy
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Economy Slows Due to Multiple Factors
Security risks linked to Russian attacks, industry losses and lower harvests following April frosts are forcing Ukraine’s real GDP to slow to 2.1% in 2025.
Aug. 2, 2025
Top News
PrivatBank Scores Decisive Victory in Multi-Billion UK Court Battle Against Oligarchs
A court has ruled that Ukraine lawfully nationalized PrivatBank, which was taken from its former owners – oligarchs Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholiubov – after a $5.5 billion fraud.
Updated: July 31, 2025
Zelensky
EU Freezes Ukraine Aid Over Zelensky’s Anti-Corruption Rollback
Ukraine failed to check its homework relating to reforms in exchange for aid packages, but Zelensky’s anti-corruption rollback decision may become a tipping point.
Updated: July 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Naftogaz, Ukrgasbank Secure $113M Loan Ahead of Heating Season
This is a second loan for Ukraine’s energy company alongside another loan of the same size from PrivatBank to prepare for winter.
July 28, 2025
Economy
Ukraine Advances Talks on Arms Exports, Co-production With US, European Partners
Zelensky says it’s too early for direct arms exports but confirms co-production with Denmark and asks his team to prep $10-30B in drone export contracts for Trump.
July 25, 2025
Economy
Ukraine’s Central Bank Kept Key Rate but Decreased Ukraine’s GDP Growth
The NBU kept its key rate at 15.5% but downgraded Ukraine’s GDP growth forecast to 2.1% due to April frosts, war-related destruction, and fiscal pressures.
July 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
OECD Warns Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Rollback Will Jeopardize Investments
OECD warned Ukraine that gutting anti-graft agencies threatens reconstruction, defense investments, and future OECD membership.
July 24, 2025
Energy
Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenues Projected to Plunge by 37% in July – Reuters
A quarter of total federal budget proceeds key to finance Russia’s war in Ukraine may lose revenues due to lower market prices, but may be offset by higher tax incomes.
July 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Naftogaz Secures $113 Million Loan from PrivatBank to Prepare for Winter
Though the Hr. 47 billion handed to it may be a modest sum in terms of Ukraine’s state-owned energy giant’s business, it is the largest loan made by Privatbank since 2018.
July 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Reports New Russian Attack on Gas Production Facilities
The CEO of Ukraine’s state-owned energy giant reported a renewed Russian strike on gas production facilities, marking the first such attack in months after a period of relative calm.
July 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s New PM Seeks IMF and US Talks on $75 Billion War Budget Gap
As Ukraine dismantles anti-corruption reforms, Yulia Svyrydenko hopes for backing to reset their end of war assumptions and plan financing for ongoing Russia’s invasion.
July 22, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Allies Announce New Weapons, Drone Deals at Latest Ramstein Meeting
Ukraine’s allies pledged new air defense, drones, and joint weapons deals at the latest Ramstein meeting – with the US, Germany, Norway, and others ramping up long-term support.
July 21, 2025
Russia
UK Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet in Major New Sanctions Push
UK slaps 137 new sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet, targeting $24B in oil exports as part of efforts to drain Putin’s war chest and enforce the oil price cap.
July 21, 2025
Drones
Ukrainian Odd Systems Startup Joins Danish Giant Terma to Build AI Drone Interceptor
A Kyiv-based startup that makes thermal cameras and FPV drones teams up with Denmark’s top defense firm to build a cheap AI-powered drone interceptor to stop Shaheds, Mavics, and more.
July 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Putin’s Economic Façade Cracks as Debt and War Costs Rise
Russian officials insist the economy is stable – but growing bank failures, labor shortages, and Ukrainian drone strikes suggest otherwise.
July 19, 2025
India
India Exploring Energy Alternatives Amid Looming Russian Oil Sanctions
India has benefited from a glut of cheap Russian oil since 2022. New Delhi may now have to find alternative sources as new EU sanctions and looming American sanctions threaten its supply from Moscow.
July 18, 2025
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