Economy
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Agriculture and Food Production Not Shielded From War, Warns Agribusiness Chief
A study by the Kyiv School of Economics and the World Bank found that damages and losses to the Ukrainian agriculture sector from the start of the war amounted to around €75 billion.
June 22, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Why Ukrainians Are Buying Up War Bonds Like Hot Cakes
While Ukrainians have limited financial instruments to invest in, Russia's full-scale invasion has energized patriotic investing, and Kyiv's made bonds a lot easier for the average Joe to buy.
June 22, 2024
Technology
Ukraine Ranks Second by Number of AI Companies in Central, Eastern Europe
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation said Ukrainian artificial intelligence developments have grown dramatically in 10 years and they are providing data to show how and how much.
June 21, 2024
No Compromise Met in Ukraine Debt Talks While Deadline Is Looming
Ukraine’s government hasn’t reached an agreement with Eurobond holders in first round of negotiations, but talks continue – everyone should rush before August.
June 20, 2024
Technology
Ukrainian IT Firm Signs Contract with Japanese Map Service to Establish Presence in APAC
Intellias, one of the major players in Ukraine’s IT service sector, said it entered a partnership with a Japanese map data provider to expand its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
June 18, 2024
Ukraine
Zelensky Signs Law on EU Roaming Integration, But Hurdles Remain
The move is one of the many steps required toward Ukraine’s integration into the EU’s unified roaming network, and there’s still work to be done.
June 18, 2024
ICU Weekly Insight: First Round of Negotiations With Bondholders Unsuccessful
The parties could not agree on the key restructuring parameters and will continue consultations.
June 18, 2024
Ukraine, Ad Hoc Creditors Committee Reach No Agreement on Eurobond Restructuring
Ukraine and the ad hoc creditors committee held negotiations and exchanged proposals for eurobonds restructuring from June 3 to June 14.
June 17, 2024
Poland
Poles Invest in Ukraine Despite Ongoing War
Karol Kubica, Executive Director of Foreign Trade Office of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency talks to Kyiv Post about Poland’s investments in Ukraine.
June 16, 2024
Ukraine
Full List of Deals Signed at Ukraine Recovery Conference
Ukraine signed deals for projects totaling €16 billion, comprising 110 business agreements, many with international financial institutions.
June 15, 2024
EU
What Reforms Await Ukraine in the Next Four Years?
To get money from the West and sustain its economy in the reality of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine created a list of reforms it needs to make over the next four years.
June 15, 2024
Germany
German Arms Maker to Hire Workers From Ailing Auto Firm
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, demand for military equipment has boosted the arms industry’s fortunes.
June 15, 2024
Ukraine’s National Bank Cuts Key Policy Rate to 13%
No surprises as central bank lowers key policy rate from 13.5 percent to 13.0 percent – Ukraine’s higher demands on electricity and energy equipment imports stay within the base scenario.
June 13, 2024
US
Russian Stock Market Suspends Dollar Trades After US Sanctions
Russians will still be able to trade in dollars and euros outside of the centralized Moscow Exchange – something which could limit liquidity and lead to higher volatility.
June 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
G7 to Agree on $50-Bn Ukraine Loan at Italy Summit
The loan would be secured against the future profits from interest on €300 billion ($325 billion) of Russian central bank assets frozen by Western allies.
June 13, 2024
IMF
Advisors Who Helped Ukraine During Debt Restructuring in 2015 Open Office in Kyiv
APCO, which helped former Ministry of Finance advisors during debt restructuring in 2015, established a presence in Kyiv – with an office to be led by Sonya Soutus, who helped USAID in Ukraine.
June 12, 2024
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