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Ukraine
Ukraine to Skip $665 Million Payment on GDP Warrants Without Sovereign Default
Ukraine previously approved a moratorium on payments until the government negotiates new terms of debt in full.
May 31, 2025
Business
Ukraine’s Ma’rijany Hemp Company Launches Largest Hemp Production in Europe
The company has opened a factory in Zhytomyrska region after investing $27 million over two years, aiming to restore a century-year-old industry and compete on a global market.
May 20, 2025
Business
Ukrzaliznytsia Seeks to Repay $703 Million Eurobond Debt by 2026
The company warned investors of “uncertainty” as total debt looms at over $1 billion by 2028 – the state-owned company needs to finance operations after Russia’s destructive invasion of Ukraine.
May 20, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Back to Business as Usual With Russia?
International business might be expected to quickly go back to business as usual with Russia if the US moves to ease sanctions. Or perhaps not.
May 17, 2025
Europe
EU to Hike 50% Tariff on Russian, Belarusian Agri Imports, Fertilizers
The EU also plans to impose a 6.5% tariff on fertilizers, which help Russia to finance the war in Ukraine.
May 16, 2025
Russia
75% of Russians Donʼt Have Enough Money for Basic Living
For almost half of Russiaʼs residents, the financial situation worsened in 2025 and 21% needed $186.3 more monthly.
May 15, 2025
Ukraine
EU Won’t Extend Duty-Free Deal With Ukraine in June, EU Commission Confirms
The EU will switch Autonomous Trade Measures to trade liberalization under Article 29 of the Association Agreement with Ukraine.
May 1, 2025
Business
Poroshenko’s Business Record Deemed Flawed by Ukraine’s Central Bank
Poroshenko called the bank’s decision absurd.
April 30, 2025
Poland
Polish Getin Holding Finalizes $36.5 million Sale of Idea Bank to Ukrainian TAS Group
Getin Holding returned the funds it had deposited in Idea Bank amounting to $326,400, closing the deal signed in October 2024.
April 26, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Fails to Restructure $3.2B in GDP Warrants, Creditors Reject Deal
Ukraine has been working on restructuring of the GDP warrants since 2024 Eurobond restructuring, but so far it has achieved no result despite communication between the government and hedge funds.
April 24, 2025
US
Gold Price Hits Record $3,500 Tuesday, Falls 2.2% Wednesday
In periods of increased uncertainty, investors intend to turn to “safe-haven” assets like gold – IMF economist.
April 23, 2025
Interview
Ukraine’s New Generation of Wartime Entrepreneurs: Netpeak Founder Artem Borodatyuk
Ukrainian society’s resilience under the Russian attack is visible in the actions of many entrepreneurs who decided not to leave the country, notwithstanding the danger.
April 21, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Can’t Afford to Wait: It’s Time to Invest in the Economy Now
With its abundance of resources and know-how, Ukraine must invest in its businesses and infrastructure even while the war continues. Otherwise it will be left behind.
April 19, 2025
Ukraine
Raiffeisen Pauses Sale of Russian Business Amid Warmer US-Russia Ties
In mid-2024, Raiffeisen promised to speed up its exit from Russia, but the February court ruling has delayed that effort.
April 18, 2025
China
Belarus Replaces Intercity Route With Chinese Buses
Belarusian authorities have opted for Chinese buses instead of local production, but local residents have questioned the potential impact of the new replacements.
April 18, 2025
Ukraine
Central Bank Kept Key Rate at 15.5% Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
Ukraine’s National Bank said that inflation is decelerating and expectations are improved, though uncertainty is high due to war and tariffs.
April 17, 2025