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Energy
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Detained for Massive Bribe
Oleksandr Heilo, who has previously shared pro-Russian publications on social media, allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for allowing the evacuation of frontline equipment in Donbas.
Aug. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Battle for New Taxes Was Inevitable – Is Business Ready for It?
The Ministry of Finance plans to raise taxes for defense spending, emphasizing taxpayers’ responsibility. Entrepreneurs show little support, but analysts advise: “get rid of rose-tinted glasses.”
Aug. 10, 2024
Poland
Russian Oil Transit Brings Only Tiny Profit to Ukraine – Why is Only Lukoil Banned?
Russian oil and gas are still flowing across Ukraine to Europe through the Friendship Pipeline despite more than two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
Aug. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
Oil War: How Kyiv Outsmarted Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Ukraine has dealt a financial blow to Hungary’s leadership, but in doing so did not violate any points of its association agreement with the EU.
Aug. 3, 2024
Ukraine
How $20 Billion Debt Restructuring Deal Eases Ukraine’s Wartime Economy
Considering the amount of cash saved, Ukraine’s private creditors rank third in terms of the volume of financial support to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.
July 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
As Winter Approaches Ukrainians Seek Alternative Power and Heat Sources
As the continuing shortages of light and heat caused by Russian strikes threaten to extend into the winter, Ukrainians turn to both traditional and modern energy-efficient solutions.
July 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russians Bomb Kid’s Hospital in Kyiv: Details From the Scene
Looking for children, doctors, and hospital staff under the rubble, hundreds of Ukrainians organized themselves to help the victims, despite the critical destruction.
July 8, 2024
EU
Explained: Ukraine’s Debt Restructuring Negotiations
Ukraine is in a default situation, but (as yet) without a default credit rating – creditors, the Ministry of Finance, and the IMF are willing to progress negotiations.
July 5, 2024
Belarus
Putin-Allied Belarus Only 50 Meters Across a River: What’s Happening at Ukraine’s Border
In 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine from Belarus. Today, the border's quiet, but Ukraine's continually building its defenses. And at the local level, once-friendly neighbors have broken off ties
July 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
Rebuilding Bombed Out Homes and Cities: Chernihiv (Video)
Despite ongoing military operations, two and a half years of war, and inevitable red tape, more than 50 percent of the region’s buildings have already been restored.
July 2, 2024
Ukraine
Venturous Irish Entrepreneur Busy on Belarus Border
Slavutych, once a city of nuclear scientists near the Belarusian border, has become a development center for many businesses, both Ukrainian and foreign
June 27, 2024
Ukraine
Kherson: At the River’s Edge, Under Russian Shells
Despite constant shelling and bombardment, Kherson’s residents won’t leave. On the contrary, they are digging in to grow their businesses and get on with their lives
June 20, 2024
Ukraine
No Water: Ukrainians Try to Survive on Banks of Former Kakhovka Reservoir
After the dam was blown up, locals lost their profitable berries, grape, and vegetable farms, but they are not giving up and keep looking for new sources of water.
June 13, 2024
Comin’ Atcha! The AASM Hammer Bomb – A New Edge for the Ukrainian Air Force
The Ukrainian Air Force has been successfully using the French high precision AASM Hammer bomb since March 2024 – yielding significant benefits in certain areas of the front.
June 9, 2024
Ukraine
Sustaining Energy Efficiency in Wartime: Zhytomyr Lighting the Way (Video)
Despite the destruction and huge costs wrought by Russia’s war against Ukraine, as the example of Zhytomyr shows, the country’s cities and communities are managing to adapt, rebuild and modernize.
June 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainians Run Gauntlet Returning to Homes in Occupied Territories
Many Ukrainians had to flee ahead of Russian forces, leaving homes and loved ones behind in the occupied territories. Some try to return for a visit, despite the danger and humiliation
May 30, 2024
Energy
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Detained for Massive Bribe
Oleksandr Heilo, who has previously shared pro-Russian publications on social media, allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for allowing the evacuation of frontline equipment in Donbas.
Aug. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Battle for New Taxes Was Inevitable – Is Business Ready for It?
The Ministry of Finance plans to raise taxes for defense spending, emphasizing taxpayers’ responsibility. Entrepreneurs show little support, but analysts advise: “get rid of rose-tinted glasses.”
Aug. 10, 2024
Poland
Russian Oil Transit Brings Only Tiny Profit to Ukraine – Why is Only Lukoil Banned?
Russian oil and gas are still flowing across Ukraine to Europe through the Friendship Pipeline despite more than two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
Aug. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
Oil War: How Kyiv Outsmarted Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Ukraine has dealt a financial blow to Hungary’s leadership, but in doing so did not violate any points of its association agreement with the EU.
Aug. 3, 2024
Ukraine
How $20 Billion Debt Restructuring Deal Eases Ukraine’s Wartime Economy
Considering the amount of cash saved, Ukraine’s private creditors rank third in terms of the volume of financial support to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.
July 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
As Winter Approaches Ukrainians Seek Alternative Power and Heat Sources
As the continuing shortages of light and heat caused by Russian strikes threaten to extend into the winter, Ukrainians turn to both traditional and modern energy-efficient solutions.
July 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russians Bomb Kid’s Hospital in Kyiv: Details From the Scene
Looking for children, doctors, and hospital staff under the rubble, hundreds of Ukrainians organized themselves to help the victims, despite the critical destruction.
July 8, 2024
EU
Explained: Ukraine’s Debt Restructuring Negotiations
Ukraine is in a default situation, but (as yet) without a default credit rating – creditors, the Ministry of Finance, and the IMF are willing to progress negotiations.
July 5, 2024
Belarus
Putin-Allied Belarus Only 50 Meters Across a River: What’s Happening at Ukraine’s Border
In 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine from Belarus. Today, the border's quiet, but Ukraine's continually building its defenses. And at the local level, once-friendly neighbors have broken off ties
July 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
Rebuilding Bombed Out Homes and Cities: Chernihiv (Video)
Despite ongoing military operations, two and a half years of war, and inevitable red tape, more than 50 percent of the region’s buildings have already been restored.
July 2, 2024
Ukraine
Venturous Irish Entrepreneur Busy on Belarus Border
Slavutych, once a city of nuclear scientists near the Belarusian border, has become a development center for many businesses, both Ukrainian and foreign
June 27, 2024
Ukraine
Kherson: At the River’s Edge, Under Russian Shells
Despite constant shelling and bombardment, Kherson’s residents won’t leave. On the contrary, they are digging in to grow their businesses and get on with their lives
June 20, 2024
Ukraine
No Water: Ukrainians Try to Survive on Banks of Former Kakhovka Reservoir
After the dam was blown up, locals lost their profitable berries, grape, and vegetable farms, but they are not giving up and keep looking for new sources of water.
June 13, 2024
Comin’ Atcha! The AASM Hammer Bomb – A New Edge for the Ukrainian Air Force
The Ukrainian Air Force has been successfully using the French high precision AASM Hammer bomb since March 2024 – yielding significant benefits in certain areas of the front.
June 9, 2024
Ukraine
Sustaining Energy Efficiency in Wartime: Zhytomyr Lighting the Way (Video)
Despite the destruction and huge costs wrought by Russia’s war against Ukraine, as the example of Zhytomyr shows, the country’s cities and communities are managing to adapt, rebuild and modernize.
June 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainians Run Gauntlet Returning to Homes in Occupied Territories
Many Ukrainians had to flee ahead of Russian forces, leaving homes and loved ones behind in the occupied territories. Some try to return for a visit, despite the danger and humiliation
May 30, 2024
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