Finance
Russia
Russian Ruble, Stock Market Bump After Trump’s 50-day Tariff Announcement
Russia’s main stock market index, the MOEX, rose to 2714 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 2.72% from the previous session, after Trump announced a 50-day pause before potential tariffs.
July 14, 2025
Ukraine
Over €10B Pledged, 200+ Deals Signed at Ukraine’s Recovery Conference
Rome hosted Ukraine’s Recovery Conference in 2025, gathering top G7, European and Ukrainian officials, international financial organizations, local governments, and independent analysts.
July 14, 2025
Economy
EU Sends Ukraine Another $1.2B Backed by Russian Assets
Ukraine will use the sixth disbursement from the EU under ERA initiative for priority expenses in the social and defense sectors.
July 10, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Russia’s War in Ukraine Will Extend Into 2026, Leaving Kyiv Looking for Funds, KSE Economists Warn
If Russia’s war in Ukraine prolongs into 2026, Kyiv’s defense funds may be $18B short. Economists expected the war to end in 2025 and policy makers have no new financing plans. The clock is ticking.
July 10, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Seeks $40B in Budget Aid for 2026 – Prime Minister
Discussions on budget financing for Ukraine began at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, as the country braces for another year of war.
July 10, 2025
Economy
‘Businesses Aren’t Rushing In’: Deputy Ombudsman on Why Firms Shun State-Led Reconstruction
In a Kyiv Post interview, Deputy Business Ombudsman Tetiana Korotka says Ukraine’s reconstruction stalls due to outdated laws, slow government and lack of clear strategy.
June 29, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Central Bank Keeps the Key Rate and Hryvnia Stable
The NBU strengthened the hryvnia last week, despite a significant shortage of hard currency and large interventions remaining. Weekly Insight for June 9.
June 10, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Finance Ministry Issues Three-Year Bonds
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance is not in a hurry to borrow more funds. Bond Market Insight for June 4.
June 5, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Ukraine Missed the Scheduled Payment on VRIs
The stall in ceasefire negotiations and recent large-scale aerial attacks on Ukraine made the investor mood sour even further. Weekly Insight for June 2.
June 3, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Finance Ministry Issues New Reserve Bonds
Reserve bonds are having their comeback.
May 30, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Receive $3B Loan from Japan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Ukraine has finalized steps to receive a $3 billion dollar loan from Japan backed by ERA frozen Russian assets.
May 30, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: MoF Extends Offering of UAH Bonds
MoF extends offering of UAH bonds, NBU interventions down. Weekly Insight for May 26.
May 27, 2025
Europe
Ukraine Calls on Europe to Help Finance Ukraine’s Military, Invest in Security Against Russia
Ukraine’s finance minister has proposed integrating “Ukraine’s military potential into the European security system” – a move that could ease Kyiv’s 2026 financial burden as the war rages on.
May 23, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Borrowings Increase With EUR-denominated Bonds.
The MoF has rolled 82% of redemptions in euros and does not plan to offer FX-denominated bills again in 1H25. Bond Market Insight for May 21.
May 22, 2025
Ukraine
G7 Finance Leaders Seek Unity on Ukraine, Navigate Trump Tariff Tensions
G7 finance ministers highlighted progress on Ukraine aid amid ongoing tensions from Trump’s trade tariffs as key talks in Canada came to an end.
May 22, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Hryvnia Bond Trading Becoming Fragmented
Weekly Insight for May 19.
May 20, 2025
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