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Ukraine
Energy Costs, EU’s CBAM Force ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih Shut Down LMZ Plant
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih will shut its subsidiary Foundry and Mechanical Plant LLC (LMZ) in three months, because of energy costs, and the impact of the EU’s carbon tax (CBAM).
March 2, 2026
Ukraine
Czech Solartec Wins License for Major Ukrainian Graphite Deposit
Solartec Esco won the auction and received a license to mine graphite in the Khmelnytskyi region.
March 2, 2026
US
US Warned Ukraine Over Novorossiysk Oil Hub Strike That Involved Chevron, Ambassador Says
The terminal, owned by Russia’s state pipeline company Transneft, also handles Kazakh oil through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which includes US energy giant Chevron as a shareholder.
Feb. 25, 2026
War in Ukraine
Business Sentiment in Ukraine Turns Cautious Amid Energy Strikes, Labor Shortages
The European Business Association says 76% of members are fully operational in early 2026, but sentiment is growing cautious as executives cite energy strikes and labor shortages as top concerns.
Feb. 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Missile Hits Mondelēz Factory in Sumy Region
A Russian missile strike targeted the Mondelēz production facility that produces Milka, Oreo, and Barni for the global market. The factory is located in Trostianets, Sumy region.
Feb. 23, 2026
Drones
US-based Fund Invests in Ukrainian Anti-Drone Solutions Developer MaXon
US-based venture capital company Green Flag Ventures invested in MaXon Systems, a Ukrainian defense technology company developing an autonomous air-to-air defense platform
Feb. 23, 2026
War in Ukraine
German Firms Still Doing Business in Russia are ‘Financing Missiles’, Ukraine Envoy Warns
Ukraine’s ambassador in Berlin urged German companies to leave the Russian market, arguing that continued business activity helps sustain Moscow’s war effort.
Feb. 23, 2026
Energy
Concorde Capital Launches First of Eight Gas-Piston Units in 60 MW Energy Network
Concorde Capital, owned by Ukrainian investment banker Igor Mazepa, launched the first stage of its gas-piston power plants project with a total capacity of 60 MW by 2027.
Feb. 21, 2026
Business
METRO Supermarket Sees Essential Goods Surge as Shoppers Cling to ‘Psychological Anchors’
METRO Ukraine supermarket chain reports a shift in consumer behavior toward essential goods and “psychological anchors” such as coffee and liqueurs, along with savory and sweet snacks.
Feb. 18, 2026
Kyiv
Ukrainian Owner of Esports Team NAVI Buys Major Complex in Kyiv Centre
Maxim Krippa’s fund will acquire Graal LLC, which owns a key site on Khreshchatyk. The move expands his portfolio, which includes the Parus office tower and the Ukraine and Dnipro hotels in Kyiv.
Feb. 14, 2026
Ukraine
Kyivstar Acquires Ukraine’s Medicine Marketplace Tabletki.ua for $160M
Kyivstar, Ukraine’s telecommunications operator, has acquired 100% of Tabletki.ua, the country’s digital medicine marketplace, for $160 million
Feb. 11, 2026
Drones
Portuguese Drone Unicorn Expands Infrastructure, Local Team in Ukraine
Portuguese drone unicorn Tekever is expanding its presence in Ukraine, focusing on building a local engineering team while integrating its AI-driven UAVs with local partners.
Feb. 10, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Launches Energy Support Program to Bolster Small Business Resilience
Until March 31, entrepreneurs can get government grants to offset damage from Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system.
Feb. 9, 2026
Business
EBRD Deploys Record $3.13B in Ukraine in 2025, Aims to Increase Funding Despite Russia’s War
The London-headquartered development bank sustains a high risk appetite to support Ukraine’s private sector expansion amidst wartime.
Feb. 5, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Missile Strike Destroys Fire Safety Production Facility
Fire protection provider 0112.Group confirmed a total loss of its storage and production facilities following a Russian missile strike on Tuesday.
Feb. 4, 2026
Drones
Ukrainian Drone AI Developer Swarmer Files for Nasdaq IPO
Swarmer, the Ukrainian defense-tech startup developing drone technology, has officially applied for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Feb. 4, 2026