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Ukraine
EU Sends $4.7 Billion to Ukraine on Independence Day
The latest EU aid tranche includes two separate transactions: $3.6 billion from the Ukraine Facility and $1.2 billion from the G7-led ERA loan, backed by Russian frozen assets.
Aug. 25, 2025
Economy
Ukraine Faces 50% International Financing Gap Over Next Two Years
As Russia’s war enters its fourth year, Ukraine is funding defense from its own budget as international aid covers only half of the $74.8 billion needed for 2026–27.
Aug. 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
American Flex Ltd. in Mukachevo Damaged After Russian Strike
During an overnight attack in western Ukraine, Russia targeted the plant of Flex Ltd, a US-based electronics manufacturing leader listed on Nasdaq, causing extensive damage and casualties.
Aug. 21, 2025
Economy
Nikolaychuk Replaces Rozhkova as First Deputy Central Bank Governor
After 10 years in Ukraine’s central bank, Kateryna Rozhkova leaves the institution, passing control for financial stability to Sergiy Nikolaychuk.
Aug. 17, 2025
Russia
ANALYSIS: Kremlin’s War Dogs in Alaska – Meet the Kremlin Delegation Driving Friday’s Trump-Putin Summit
As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, the Kremlin’s delegation reveals Moscow’s real agenda: sanctions deals, war financing, and propaganda – not peace. Here’s who’s at the table.
Aug. 16, 2025
Business
Kyivstar Makes Historic Nasdaq Debut Under Ticker KYIV, Pioneering Ukraine’s Entry to US Markets
This is the first-ever US stock exchange listing for a business in Ukraine only, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s economic development.
Aug. 15, 2025
Business
Kyivstar Wins Shareholder Approval for $2.2B SPAC Merger, Nasdaq Listing Nears
Shareholders approved the $2.2 Billion SPAC merger between Ukraine’s Kyivstar and Cohen Circle – paving the way toward a Nasdaq listing.
Aug. 13, 2025
Europe
Ukraine Receives $3.7 Billion Ukraine Facility Tranche to Fund Social Wages
The EU approved the long-waited finance tranche after most of Ukraine’s reform goals were met. Funds will support social wages, humanitarian needs, and stability.
Aug. 9, 2025
Drones
Inflation Decreases by 0.2% in July, Not Rushing to Fall
Inflation in Ukraine saw a sharp slowdown in June, then a slower pace in July.
Aug. 9, 2025
Drones
Oschadbank Unlocks €837M Dutch Drone Deal with New Bank Guarantee Model
Oschadbank guarantees €837M in Dutch drone contracts, creating a secure payment system to fast-track defense production and reduce corruption risks. Kyiv eyes the model for future defense financing.
Aug. 8, 2025
IMF
Zelensky and IMF Chief Discuss New Financial Aid Program as Ukraine Faces Growing Funding Gap
Zelensky urges the IMF to create a new aid program as Ukraine faces a multibillion-dollar gap in 2026, with current funding set to expire and Russia’s war dragging on beyond forecasts.
Aug. 8, 2025
Economy
No Plans to Freeze Ukraine’s Funding – EU Delegation
EU spokesperson tells Kyiv Post there are “no plans to freeze funding” to Ukraine after anti-corruption reforms – but warns continued aid depends on rule-of-law progress.
Aug. 7, 2025
Business
Kyivstar Eyes Nasdaq Debut as Shareholders Set to Vote on $2.2B SPAC Merger
Kyivstar may soon list on Nasdaq via a $2.2 billion SPAC merger. A shareholder vote on Aug. 12 will determine whether Ukraine’s largest telecom enters the US public market.
Aug. 5, 2025
Russia
Seizing Russian Real Estate in France Creates Global Precedent – Oschadbank Rep
Globally, courts may no longer see state property as untouchable following the seizure of Russian assets in France in a lawsuit brought by Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank.
Aug. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Economy Slows Due to Multiple Factors
Security risks linked to Russian attacks, industry losses and lower harvests following April frosts are forcing Ukraine’s real GDP to slow to 2.1% in 2025.
Aug. 2, 2025
US
‘Better Than a Trade War’ – USD Rises on EU Trade Deal, Added Pressure on Kremlin
Analysts say the dollar’s rise was partly due to Trump’s shortening of a deadline for Russia to end war in Ukraine to August 7 or 9, after which he would sanction countries buying Kremlin’s crude.
July 29, 2025