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Germany is trying to obtain air defense aid for Ukraine and plans joint weapons manufacturing.

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Tuesday, July 1

Germany is trying to obtain air defense aid for Ukraine and plans joint weapons manufacturing. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who arrived in Kyiv on June 30, stated that Germany is attempting “by all means” to ensure Ukraine receives additiona...

The Kremlin used over 1,200 drones and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine in a week.

Monday, June 30

The Kremlin used over 1,200 drones and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine in a week.

Zelenskyy proposes new deals to Trump at the NATO Summit.

Friday, June 27

Zelenskyy proposes new deals to Trump at the NATO Summit.

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump.

Thursday, June 26

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that NATO membership is not currently feasible for Ukraine.

Wednesday, June 25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that NATO membership is not currently...

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Today’s News

Tuesday, July 1

Ukraine and Russia have expressed interest in resuming talks.

Ukraine and Russia have expressed interest in resuming talks. After concluding discussions on humanitarian issues, Ukraine aims to focus on a summit between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, emp...

Europe has stopped importing Russian oil, but gas remains a challenge.

Europe has stopped importing Russian oil, but gas remains a challenge. Polish oil refinery Orlen will cease buying Russian oil for its Czech refinery after June 30, according to CEO Ireneusz Fafara. “Today we have freed Central Europe from Russian oil,” he st...

Investing in demining is crucial for Ukraine's rebuilding and ensuring global food security.

Investing in demining is crucial for Ukraine's rebuilding and ensuring global food security. Before the full-scale invasion, Ukraine fed 400 million people worldwide and supplied agricultural products to the EU, North Africa, and Asia, providing about 10% of the world’s grain. However, due to...

The Russian

The Russian "summer offensive," launched in May, is already losing momentum. Despite numerous attacks across nearly the entire front line, the aggressor forces have not made significant breakthroughs. Moscow set a new record for the number of offensive operations in June, but ...

How much Russian gas is passing through Turkey to Europe?

How much Russian gas is passing through Turkey to Europe? It has been six months since Ukraine finally discontinued the transit of Russian gas to Europe. However, the EU is still buying Russian fuel in significant quantity. Between January and June this year...

Ukraine presents defense industry projects for financing within the framework of the €150B EU initiative.

Ukraine presents defense industry projects for financing within the framework of the €150B EU initiative. These are initiatives to produce drones, ammunition, and missiles, which can be financed within the framework of the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) loan program that has a €150B budget. Ukrainian p...

Which ally provides the most support to Ukraine?

Which ally provides the most support to Ukraine? Over more than three years of the full-scale war, at the end of April 2025 the main providers of aid to Ukraine have remained unchanged: the US, the UK, and Germany. Meanwhile, Estonia, Denmark, and L...

Gas for industry: What are the prospects for the domestic market?

Gas for industry: What are the prospects for the domestic market? Due to Russian missile attacks on gas production infrastructure, Ukraine has lost up to 40% of its domestic production. Therefore, to ensure a sufficient supply of gas before the heating season, it wi...

To accelerate the supply of weapons to Ukraine's armed forces, a specialized military marketplace is being launched in Ukraine.

To accelerate the supply of weapons to Ukraine's armed forces, a specialized military marketplace is being launched in Ukraine. According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov this weapons marketplace aims to simplify and expedite weapon deliveries to the military. “Together with the Defense Procurement Agency and DOT – the ...

Ukraine and the EU have agreed on trade terms.

Ukraine and the EU have agreed on trade terms. The European Commission and Ukraine have finalized negotiations on renewing the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement. The main principles include: Completive conditions – Ukraine will grad...

One of Ukraine's leading agricultural distributors has invested €20M in a dry port on the border with Poland to facilitate the efficient export of agricultural products.

One of Ukraine's leading agricultural distributors has invested €20M in a dry port on the border with Poland to facilitate the efficient export of agricultural products. Agrosem, a prominent distributor of goods for farmers in Ukraine, has invested €20M into the technological and innovative aspects of the MOST Logistic Terminal project. Specifically, within the parame...

Monday, June 30

The Kremlin used over 1,200 drones and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine in a week.

The Kremlin used over 1,200 drones and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine in a week. Over the past week, Russian forces launched 114 missiles, more than 1,270 drones, and nearly 1,100 guided bombs against Ukraine, said President Zelenskyy. Another large attack occurred on the night of...

Amid economic challenges, Putin has announced a reduction in military spending.

Amid economic challenges, Putin has announced a reduction in military spending. The Russian president stated that the government plans to cut defense expenditures, which have already reached record levels unseen since the days of the USSR. Consequently, military spending now acco...

Russia has seized a key lithium deposit in the Donetsk region.

Russia has seized a key lithium deposit in the Donetsk region. Russian forces took control of one of Ukraine’s most promising lithium sites – Shevchenkivske, located in Donetsk. This deposit was previously developed by an American company focused on critica...

The EBRD, EIB, and Dragon Capital prepare to launch a €350M infrastructure fund for Ukraine.

The EBRD, EIB, and Dragon Capital prepare to launch a €350M infrastructure fund for Ukraine. The EBRD and the EIB have announced plans to invest €60M and €40M, respectively, in a new infrastructure fund, Amber Dragon Ukraine Infrastructure Fund I. The fund aims to reach a total of €350M and w...

The EBRD and IFC will support Ukrainian banks in commercial lending.

The EBRD and IFC will support Ukrainian banks in commercial lending. The EBRD might offer state-owned Ukreximbank a guarantee of up to €50M to cover as much as 50% of the credit risk on a portfolio of new loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) valued at up ...

Europe is ready to initiate the first negotiations for Ukraine’s accession into the EU.

Europe is ready to initiate the first negotiations for Ukraine’s accession into the EU. The European Commission supports beginning these talks, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen after a European Council press conference. “Under constant attack, Ukraine continues to implement r...

The EC will provide €11B for Ukraine this year through a G7 loan secured by Russian assets.

The EC will provide €11B for Ukraine this year through a G7 loan secured by Russian assets. The European Commission will continue providing military, political, and economic support to Ukraine, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Militarily, we recently allocated ...

Kyiv is launching a joint weapons production program with international partners in Ukraine withing Ramstein coalition.

Kyiv is launching a joint weapons production program with international partners in Ukraine withing Ramstein coalition. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov revealed the Ministry of Defense’s plans to expand Ukraine’s cooperation with its allies on joint weapons manufacturing. He mentioned that th...

Ukraine’s economy is stable, but its development has stalled.

Ukraine’s economy is stable, but its development has stalled. Despite the war, the Ukrainian economy remains relatively stable, but growth has slowed because businesses have stopped investing in new projects, except for a few industries that have seen some benef...

A new marketplace is emerging in Ukraine, with the company already investing $20M annually in the Ukrainian market.

A new marketplace is emerging in Ukraine, with the company already investing $20M annually in the Ukrainian market. Glovo is transforming its presence by increasing investment, expanding product categories, and shifting its focus from a food delivery service to a universal marketplace, said Glovo co-founder Sasha M...

Investors put millions into Ukrainian breweries in the Khmelnytskyi and Ternopil regions.

Investors put millions into Ukrainian breweries in the Khmelnytskyi and Ternopil regions. Businessman Dmytro Oliynyk and his partners acquired a controlling stake in the Khmelnytskyi Regional Brewery. “We bought 78% of the shares. The buyer was Kostopil Glassworks,” he said. Ac...

One of the largest private investments in livestock farming in a decade: An IT entrepreneur plans to build a $20M dairy farm.

One of the largest private investments in livestock farming in a decade: An IT entrepreneur plans to build a $20M dairy farm. The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has approved several deals that will allow one of SoftServe’s founders, Taras Kytsmey, to enter the dairy industry. The deal involves acquiring contr...

Friday, June 27

Zelenskyy proposes new deals to Trump at the NATO Summit.

Zelenskyy proposes new deals to Trump at the NATO Summit. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed purchasing American air defense systems and collaborating on drone production with US President Donald Trump. “Ukraine is prepared to buy this equipment a...

What support will Ukraine obtain from the decisions made at the NATO summit in The Hague?

What support will Ukraine obtain from the decisions made at the NATO summit in The Hague? NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte mentioned in his closing speech that military aid to Ukraine this year might exceed the record $50B provided last year. He highlighted that the primary goal remains t...

Ukraine’s public debt increased by $1B in a month. The government is preparing to restructure a Chinese loan.

Ukraine’s public debt increased by $1B in a month. The government is preparing to restructure a Chinese loan. In May, Ukraine’s total public and state-guaranteed debt increased by $1B to $180.97B, reported the Ministry of Finance. Most of the debt is external, totaling $134.48B, which makes up 74.3% of ...

Payoneer and WIN-WIN EDIH join forces to support Ukrainian startups.

Payoneer and WIN-WIN EDIH join forces to support Ukrainian startups. Fintech company Payoneer, which serves businesses worldwide, and the European Digital Innovation Hub WIN-WIN EDIH, established in Ukraine under the EU’s Digital Europe program with a total budge...

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive.

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive. The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and jus...

Large businesses in Ukraine have increased their investments in energy storage facilities.

Large businesses in Ukraine have increased their investments in energy storage facilities. Currently, 75% of the lending for large business projects that are underway at Ukrainian banks involves energy storage facilities (ESF), indicating strong investor demand for this technology amid decl...

Only one country is blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession.

Only one country is blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession. The EU is close to reaching a consensus on starting accession talks with Ukraine, with Hungary being the only country currently opposed. Twenty-six of the 27 EU members believe Ukraine deserves to beg...

Where in Ukraine does the demand for retail space exceed supply by two times?

Where in Ukraine does the demand for retail space exceed supply by two times? The Urban-X consulting firm highlighted several key features of the retail real estate market in Transcarpathia in 2025. The regional market is changing, and these changes should be considered even be...

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