Economy
Ukraine
Russiaʼs War Caused $170B in Infrastructure Damage to Ukraine
The housing and transportation sectors of Ukraine’s economy were hit hardest by Russia’s full-scale actions, a new report says.
Feb. 17, 2025
Turkey
EU Trade at Record High Since 2017 Association Agreement
Bilateral agricultural trade between Ukraine and the EU reached a record $17 billion which represents around half of the country’s total farming sector exports.
Feb. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Stocks, Eurobonds Soar After Trump-Putin Talks
Stocks of major Ukraine’s companies climbed by 4-18%, but Ukraine’s Eurobonds price increased only by 2-4% after news about talks between Putin and Trump.
Feb. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Stocks Surge, Ruble Strengthens After News of Putin-Trump Talks
After news of talks between Putin and Trump, the ruble strengthened to 90 rubles per dollar while major Russian companies climbed by 8%.
Feb. 13, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Ukraine Suspends Bond Yields Increase
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance paused despite the central bank’s hawkish forward guidance. Bond Market Insight for Feb. 12
Feb. 13, 2025
Energy
Ukraine Begins Biomethane Exports to EU, Plans Expansion
After a successful start of biomethane exports to Europe, five new plants are being readied for launch.
Feb. 13, 2025
Ukraine
PrivatBank Reports Record Profits, But Windfall Tax Eats Half
Still, the largest bank’s profits comprise 43% of the banking system, making Privatbank one of the key players of Ukraine’s economy.
Feb. 11, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Central Bank Reduces Interventions
Upward trend of bond yields keeps on, Eurobond holders encouraged by comments from the US, central bank reserves decreases 1.8% in January and slashes interventions. Weekly Insight for Feb. 10
Feb. 11, 2025
Business
In Ukraine It’s Easier to Run a Business Than Start One
Ukraine ranks high in business-friendliness, but opening a new enterprise takes longer than in several other countries in Europe due to the burden of too much bureaucracy.
Feb. 11, 2025
Putin
Russia’s Plans for New World Order Leaked
The leaked presentation seen by the higher echelons of Russia’s ruling class depicts long-term plans to rival existing blocs and consolidate influence over post-Soviet states and the Global South.
Feb. 10, 2025
Canada
Ukrainian Diaspora in North America React to Trump’s Canada Rhetoric
Canadians are perplexed by Donald Trump’s sudden targeting of their staunchest ally. Many Ukrainians in Canada, however, suspect there might be an element of Russian influence in the actions.
Feb. 10, 2025
Business
Ukraine’s Land Market 2024: Companies Bought More Land, Prices for Individual Buyers Rose
Companies increased their share in the purchase of agricultural land to 25%, and prices for individuals jumped by 10%.
Feb. 8, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Bond Yeilds Still Increase
Depending on maturity, yeilds increased to almost 16-17%. Bond Market Insight for Feb. 5
Feb. 7, 2025
Europe
Kormotech Starts Construction of $62 Million Factory in Lithuania
Ukraine’s leading pet food producer is to open its second factory that could create more than 200 jobs for Ukrainian and Lithuanian professionals.
Feb. 7, 2025
Business
Sunflower Deficit Temporarily Halts Oil Plant Processing at Kernel
Ukraine’s 2024 summer drought led to a spike in inflation and affected sunflower oil production, with Kernel “ceasing operations” at one of its sites.
Feb. 6, 2025
Top News
Ukraine Accelerates Privatization: Major Strategic Assets Up for Sale in 2025
Ukraine plans to sell at least ten large state-owned companies for some $3.2 billion – list includes Shell-branded gas stations, a titanium factory, and the Ocean Plaza shopping mall in Kyiv.
Feb. 5, 2025
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