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Russia
Italy May Ask UniCredit to Leave Russia for M&A Deal With BPM
UniCredit doesnʼt want to leave Russia unless it is compensated adequately. But its expected takeover of Banco BPM could force the Italian government’s hand.
April 17, 2025
Germany
Russia’s Gazprom to Start Making Fridges Amid Historic Losses
Russia’s gas giant is considering making household appliances using confiscated facilities from Germany’s Bosch in Russia to offset the historic losses resulting from Moscow’s Ukraine invasion.
April 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Largest Marketplace Directs All Biosphere Sales’ Revenue to Dnipro Plant Rebuild
Rozetka is helping to reconstruct Biosphereʼs warehouse after it was destroyed by Russiaʼs missile strike on Dnipro, directing all revenue from its product sales for a month.
April 15, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Priceless Message at Expo 2025 in Osaka
Ukraine opened its national pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan. It’s modeled to look like a store, but one where nothing can be bought, showing that Ukraine’s values are not for sale.
April 15, 2025
Ukraine
Delayed Payments, Legal Uncertainty Plague Private Investments in Ukraine’s Infrastructure
Ukraine’s Business Ombudsman Council said Ukraine needs to create a transparent level playing field for businesses to boost critical infrastructure recovery.
April 14, 2025
Trump
OPINION: Trump Imposed Tariffs on the Whole World. But Why?
To understand President Trump’s foreign policy, look at his political idols: William McKinley, James K. Polk, and Vladimir Putin.
April 13, 2025
Russia
OPINION: No, We Cannot Return to Business as Usual With Russia
As peace talks get underway, many consider it an opportunity to restore business ties with Russia. This would be a grave mistake for several reasons.
April 12, 2025
US
Some Ukrainian Companies Set to Benefit From Trump’s Tariffs
The Ukrainian pipe industry could suffer the most from 10% import tariffs imposed by the US, but for other, the tariffs could create a market opportunity.
April 11, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Courts Block Attempt to Buy Concrete Factory – Competitor Files Lawsuit
Fortune 500’s CRH wanted to buy a concrete factory in Ukraine, received permission from Ukraine’s regulator, but the court canceled it in a lawsuit filed by Ukraine’s leading player in the industry.
April 10, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Central Bank Reports Inflation 13.4%, But Positive Business Sentiment
Fundamental price pressure stays sustainable, but NBU reported positive business sentiment and gradual slowdown in wages in its latest monetary report – Kyiv Post summarized key thoughts.
April 7, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine’s Next Export? Two-Minute Dramas Generated by AI
Our goal is to produce Hollywood quality hits at the cost of $20,000 per show. We can make this happen – CEO and Co-Founder of Holywater
April 5, 2025
Ukraine
On Trump Tariffs, Kyiv Says ‘Chance to Negotiate Better Terms’
Ukraine exported goods worth $900 million to the US. Trump’s tariffs will mostly hit small enterprises.
April 3, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Left Off Trump’s Tariff List as Sanctions ‘Preclude Any Meaningful Trade’ – White House
Ukraine faces a new 10% “base” tariff on its goods.
April 3, 2025
Business
Ukraine’s National Bank Lifts P2P Transaction Restrictions
Starting April 1, individuals in Ukraine can again send more than Hr.150,000 ($3,700) monthly to each other’s bank cards after the country’s central bank scrapped the restrictions.
April 2, 2025
Business
Adidas, H&M, Zara Among Top 10 Foreign Retailers Growing Revenue by 63% in Ukraine
Reopening of H&M and Inditex in Ukraine brought $178 in revenue despite power outages and air raid alarms, as businesses adapt to wartime conditions.
March 29, 2025
Ukraine
Putin Lifted Asset Seizure of Italian Home Tech Company Ariston
Italian company Ariston regained control over its Russian subsidiary, as Russia makes another move to show warmth to the West, amidst sanctions relief talks.
March 28, 2025