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The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine.

Today’s News

Thursday, April 24

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine. The FT reported that Putin put forward to US President Donald Trump that Russia would cease hostilities in Ukraine, freezing the conflict at the current f...

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

Wednesday, April 23

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

Tuesday, April 22

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

The Ministry of Economy clarifies the details of the mineral agreement with the US.

Friday, April 18

The Ministry of Economy clarifies the details of the mineral agreement with the US.

The US has softened its demands for Ukraine to repay the aid it has provided before signing the mineral deal.

Thursday, April 17

The US has softened its demands for Ukraine to repay the aid it has provided before signing the...

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Today’s News

Thursday, April 24

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level.

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to travel to Britain after Ukraine declined to relinquish its territories to Russia. The foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine postponed t...

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin.

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin. During a delegation meeting in London on April 23, Ukraine reaffirmed its principled stance that it is willing to negotiate. However, as Minister of Economy Yulia Sviridenko stated, “There will ...

Trump's latest offer to Ukraine would require Kyiv to agree to Russian occupation.

Trump's latest offer to Ukraine would require Kyiv to agree to Russian occupation. US President Donald Trump is preparing a “final offer” for Ukraine to end the war, which would require Kyiv to give up the territories that are currently occupied by Russia. Ukraine consid...

Last year, warehouse operators in Kyiv began to refocus on large-scale transactions.

Last year, warehouse operators in Kyiv began to refocus on large-scale transactions. This year, warehouse space in Kyiv will increase by a record amount, which will help increase vacancy in the tight logistics market. Last year, the total supply of warehouse area in the capital grew b...

Ukraine has initiated negotiations to restructure payments on its GDP warrants.

Ukraine has initiated negotiations to restructure payments on its GDP warrants. A group of warrant holders has signed non-disclosure agreements and commenced limited negotiations with the Ukrainian side last week. In-person meetings are anticipated this week in Washington as part...

Ukrainian cheese producers are losing market share due to increasing imports.

Ukrainian cheese producers are losing market share due to increasing imports. Arsen Didur, executive director of the Union of Dairy Enterprises, warns that large cheese producers in Ukraine may cease operations by the end of 2025 if imports capture 80% of the domestic market by...

Every tenth bottle of juice worldwide is produced from Ukrainian fruit concentrates.

Every tenth bottle of juice worldwide is produced from Ukrainian fruit concentrates. As stated by Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaly Koval, these concentrates are produced at TBF Group plants, which process around 300,000 tons of raw material each season. The main markets for these pr...

A South Korean company is set to construct a $106M waste-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Odesa.

A South Korean company is set to construct a $106M waste-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Odesa. Posco International, a South Korean corporation, plans to build a thermal power plant in Odessa that will utilize waste as fuel. This project aims to establish an RDF-fueled CHP plant as a modern, int...

Ukraine seeks investors for several production facilities.

Ukraine seeks investors for several production facilities. In the Odessa region, a factory producing instant coffee and related products is up for sale in the city of Chornomorsk. This sale is part of enforcement proceedings. The facility features an eight-st...

The screening of Ukraine's legislation for EU accession is taking place at an unprecedented pace and is set to be completed in the fall.

The screening of Ukraine's legislation for EU accession is taking place at an unprecedented pace and is set to be completed in the fall. European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier noted that the process of verifying the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU law, as part of accession negotiations, is underway and progressing ...

The EU promises better trade conditions for Ukraine after June 5 than they were before 2022.

The EU promises better trade conditions for Ukraine after June 5 than they were before 2022. The Ukrainian government, along with the European Commission, are working to adopt new trade terms that will come into effect after June 5. Otherwise, the provisions of the Association Agreement will ...

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London.

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London. This meeting was announced by President Zelenskyy on April 21, following a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Ke...

Ukraine's real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%.

Ukraine's real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%. The IER reports that in March, due to better access to electricity and the gradual recovery of demand, Ukraine’s economic situation improved slightly – real GDP growth was 1.3%. In contrast, in ...

This year, the number of hotel rooms in Ukraine will increase by 1,400 rooms.

This year, the number of hotel rooms in Ukraine will increase by 1,400 rooms. According to EY Ukraine, the largest hotels that are scheduled for commissioning in 2025 are located in the safer regions of western Ukraine. Specifically, the Ivano-Frankivsk region will see the most...

The IMF has downgraded its global economic growth forecast but expects a moderate recovery for Ukraine.

The IMF has downgraded its global economic growth forecast but expects a moderate recovery for Ukraine. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO), global economic growth will slow in the coming years. This year, global GDP is projected to grow by only 2.8% and by 3% in 2026. For comparis...

One of Europe’s largest manufacturers of window and door hardware continues to invest in its Dnipro factory.

One of Europe’s largest manufacturers of window and door hardware continues to invest in its Dnipro factory. AXOR Industry’s total investment in launching, expanding, and developing its factory that produces window and door hardware in Dnipro has reached €40M. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svy...

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies.

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies. The European military assistance program for Ukraine aims to increase investment in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production. Currently, more countries are exploring the option of investing in the ...

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP.

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP. To achieve this would only require EU countries to increase their contributions by 0.21% of their combined annual GDP – from €44B to €82B, said Christoph Trebesch, an expert at the Kiel Institute for ...

Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN calls on Merz to transfer 150 Taurus missiles and 30% of German aviation to Ukraine.

Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN calls on Merz to transfer 150 Taurus missiles and 30% of German aviation to Ukraine. Former Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany and now Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Andriy Melnyk has urged future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to enhance his country’s assistance ...

The price for one ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports has increased by 40% compared to 2024.

The price for one ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports has increased by 40% compared to 2024. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, the price of a ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased from $315 in 2024 to $443 in April 2025. This growth is attributed to a rise in exports of ...

How much of Ukraine's energy should be generated by wind power in order to successfully integrate into the EU's energy system?

How much of Ukraine's energy should be generated by wind power in order to successfully integrate into the EU's energy system? In this context, experts assert that wind power is gaining strategic importance as a priority area for development. The EU aims to increase its share of renewable energy sources to 42.5% by 2030, with...

Tens of millions of euros are necessary to modernize Ukraine's port infrastructure.

Tens of millions of euros are necessary to modernize Ukraine's port infrastructure. According to Oleksandr Semyrga, head of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration, prior to the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion 13 seaports were operational in Ukraine, but only six are currentl...

Wednesday, April 23

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump promised that he would soon provide detailed information regarding the ceasefire situation in Ukraine. According to him, the US administration has held a series of successful...

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London.

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London. This meeting was announced by President Zelenskyy on April 21, following a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Ke...

Ukraine’s real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%.

Ukraine’s real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%. The IER reports that in March, due to better access to electricity and the gradual recovery of demand, Ukraine’s economic situation improved slightly – real GDP growth was 1.3%. In contrast, in ...

This year, the number of hotel rooms in Ukraine will increase by 1,400 rooms.

This year, the number of hotel rooms in Ukraine will increase by 1,400 rooms. According to EY Ukraine, the largest hotels that are scheduled for commissioning in 2025 are located in the safer regions of western Ukraine. Specifically, the Ivano-Frankivsk region will see the most...

The IMF has downgraded its global economic growth forecast but expects a moderate recovery for Ukraine.

The IMF has downgraded its global economic growth forecast but expects a moderate recovery for Ukraine. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO), global economic growth will slow in the coming years. This year, global GDP is projected to grow by only 2.8% and by 3% in 2026. For comparis...

One of Europe’s largest manufacturers of window and door hardware continues to invest in its Dnipro factory.

One of Europe’s largest manufacturers of window and door hardware continues to invest in its Dnipro factory. AXOR Industry’s total investment in launching, expanding, and developing its factory that produces window and door hardware in Dnipro has reached €40M. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svy...

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies.

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies. The European military assistance program for Ukraine aims to increase investment in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production. Currently, more countries are exploring the option of investing in the ...

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP.

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP. To achieve this would only require EU countries to increase their contributions by 0.21% of their combined annual GDP – from €44B to €82B, said Christoph Trebesch, an expert at the Kiel Institute for ...

Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN calls on Merz to transfer 150 Taurus missiles and 30% of German aviation to Ukraine.

Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN calls on Merz to transfer 150 Taurus missiles and 30% of German aviation to Ukraine. Former Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany and now Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Andriy Melnyk has urged future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to enhance his country’s assistance ...

The price for one ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports has increased by 40% compared to 2024.

The price for one ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports has increased by 40% compared to 2024. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, the price of a ton of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased from $315 in 2024 to $443 in April 2025. This growth is attributed to a rise in exports of ...

How much of Ukraine’s energy should be generated by wind power in order to successfully integrate into the EU’s energy system?

How much of Ukraine’s energy should be generated by wind power in order to successfully integrate into the EU’s energy system? In this context, experts assert that wind power is gaining strategic importance as a priority area for development. The EU aims to increase its share of renewable energy sources to 42.5% by 2030, with...

Tens of millions of euros are necessary to modernize Ukraine’s port infrastructure.

Tens of millions of euros are necessary to modernize Ukraine’s port infrastructure. According to Oleksandr Semyrga, head of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration, prior to the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion 13 seaports were operational in Ukraine, but only six are currentl...

Tuesday, April 22

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia. According to the WSJ and Bloomberg, the plan entails a ceasefire along the current front line (freezing the war), preventing Ukraine’s accession to NATO, and formally recognizing Crimea as Russi...

Trump anticipates an agreement between Ukraine and Russia this week, but if not, threatens to withdraw from the peace negotiations.

Trump anticipates an agreement between Ukraine and Russia this week, but if not, threatens to withdraw from the peace negotiations. US President Donald Trump is optimistic that Ukraine and Russia will finalize an agreement this week. Discussions on a ceasefire are scheduled in London, involving delegations from Ukraine, the EU, an...

Ukraine and the US are nearing the completion of a mineral deal.

Ukraine and the US are nearing the completion of a mineral deal. On April 17, the two parties signed a memorandum affirming their intention to finalize an agreement that will benefit both nations and establish the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. ...

The US has removed Ukraine’s accession to NATO from the agenda; Hungary attempts to complicate European integration.

The US has removed Ukraine’s accession to NATO from the agenda; Hungary attempts to complicate European integration. US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has stated that Ukraine will not join NATO, and discussions on this topic have been taken off the agenda. “NATO is not under discussion. You (Ukrainian...

Ukraine’s defense industry is driving demand for metal products needed in mechanical engineering by 25 to 30%.

Ukraine’s defense industry is driving demand for metal products needed in mechanical engineering by 25 to 30%. Since 2023, the Ukrainian market for metal products used in machine building has shown a gradual recovery, growing by 25 to 30% based on last year’s results. Estimates indicate that in 2024 the Ukrain...

Ukraine’s reconstruction is driving the growth of the metal products market for the construction industry.

Ukraine’s reconstruction is driving the growth of the metal products market for the construction industry. The market for metal structures used in construction in Ukraine grew by 15% in 2024, reaching 91,000 tons. Last year, the construction segment in Ukraine accounted for 24% of total steel consumption, ...

Logistics companies operating in Ukraine increased their revenue by 12%.

Logistics companies operating in Ukraine increased their revenue by 12%. In 2024, the top ten companies in the transport and logistics sector generated more than ₴243B ($5.8B) in total revenue, which is 12% higher than in 2023. Eight companies saw their revenue rise, but o...

After the expiration of the “Easter truce,” the Russian Federation launched an attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones.

After the expiration of the “Easter truce,” the Russian Federation launched an attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. On the night of April 21, the Russian Federation struck Ukraine with three missiles and 96 strike drones immediately after the so-called “Easter truce”, declared by Russian President Putin...

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