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Czech President Petr Pavel thinks that Ukraine’s security guarantees will consist of two components: a mineral agreement with the US and guarantees from European countries. “If American businesses are present in Ukraine, we can expect the US to protect those interests,” he stated. Another component of the guarantees is a coalition of the willing gathered from states that are able and are willing to send stabilizing military forces to Ukraine once a peace agreement has been established. At the same

US President Donald Trump has set his sights on the Zaporizhzhia NPP, but there is a nuance to this concept, given that it may take years before there is any hope of a return on investment. This is because six of the ZNPP’s reactors are in a state of cold shutdown, the facility has lost its main source of cooling water, and the condition of its equipment is unknown. Some believe this idea serves as a means of pressure on

The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, continues to collaborate with EU member states on her €40B military assistance initiative for Ukraine. “The EU High Representative has proposed a plan to ensure comprehensive support for Ukraine, including military aid, and we are discussing it. We have a responsibility to ensure that Ukraine is a strong state, which is why we must urgently enhance all measures. Last year, we provided Ukraine with over €20.5B in military assistance, and we need to

A few weeks before talks between US President Trump and Russian President Putin, the Russian Central Bank alerted the Kremlin to the possibility of a prolonged drop in oil prices, similar to the one that preceded the USSR’s downfall. Such a scenario, based on the Russian Central Bank’s forecast, could occur if the US and OPEC saturate the oil market  by ramping up oil production. The collapse of oil prices in the 1980s caused a sharp decline in the Soviet

Ukraine has warned that the expiration of duty-free trade with the EU on June 5 could result in ”serious damage” to its economy. Kyiv hopes the EU will extend the duty-free trade regime, especially given the uncertainty surrounding long-term US support. However, some EU member states, including Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, oppose expanding Ukraine’s market access, fearing competition for their farmers. In 2024, the EU’s “autonomous trade measures” accounted for nearly 10% of Ukraine’s $41B total export revenue. “The

In February 2025, wholesale prices for industrial producers rose by 37% compared to February of the previous year. Domestic prices surged by 40%, while export prices increased by 15.9%, according to the State Statistics Service. Prices for food products, beverages, and tobacco rose by 20.2% (domestic – 18%, export – 29.1%). The greatest price increase was in dairy product production, which rose by 21.2% (within Ukraine: +21.4%). In bread, bakery, and flour product production, prices went up by 15.8% (+16.4%).

According to the NBU, in January of this year Ukrainian banks issued 475 mortgage loans totaling ₴867M ($21M), a 29% increase compared to December 2024. In January, most loans were issued in the secondary real estate market, both in terms of volume and quantity. The average effective rate remained at 8.3% per annum. The most mortgage loans were issued: In the capital and Kyiv region (260 agreements totaling ₴517.3M, 59.7% of the total) In Lviv region (23 agreements totaling ₴45.2M)

The Finance Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament believes that, considering current economic growth trends, Ukraine’s real GDP in 2025 will be 20% lower than in 2021, excluding temporarily occupied territories or areas where hostilities are ongoing. Therefore, achieving the pre-war GDP level in real terms will not likely occur before 2034. Security risks have historically been and will continue to be the primary constraint on economic development. According to the Ministry of Economy, February 2025’s real GDP growth was 0.7%

Experts claim that, following the adoption of relevant legislation, the area planted with technical hemp in Ukraine could expand from the current 3,000 hectares in the Sumy, Zhytomyr, and Chernihiv regions to as much as 8,000 hectares. “To establish a hemp production facility, we require only 7,000 to 8,000 hectares of industrial hemp crops. Thus, even a single agricultural producer could supply 8,000 hectares for the state,” experts assure. However, they refrain from making hasty predictions due to environmental, political,

US President Donald Trump noted that the US, Ukraine, and Russia have seemingly outlined the preliminary conditions for an agreement to end the war. He also emphasized the importance of ongoing support for Ukraine. According to Trump, a ceasefire could be reached very soon. “We are going to achieve a complete ceasefire soon, and then we will have an agreement. Negotiations about land distribution and other issues are currently in progress,” Trump said. The White House still intends to finalize

According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, proposals regarding the protection of energy facilities and critical infrastructure were on the agenda in Saudi Arabia on March 23. On March 24, Ukraine and the US may hold further talks, contingent on the outcome of Sunday’s meeting. On the same day, talks between US and Russian officials are scheduled in Saudi Arabia. Washington anticipates that this will facilitate an indirect dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow, stated US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

The US President’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, referred to Ukraine’s occupied territories as Russian-speaking regions and proposed conducting a so-called referendum. “I believe the most significant problem in this conflict involves several regions: Donbas, Crimea, Luhansk, and two others. These areas are Russian-speaking, and referendums were held there in which most people expressed a desire to be under Russian control. I view this as a crucial issue in the conflict,” he stated. According to Witkoff, the

During a Brussels summit, the EU was not able to reach an agreement on the allocation of €5B for Ukraine’s ammunition supplies this year, as EU members, including France and Italy, were hesitant to commit to specific financial amounts. However, following the summit on March 20, the leaders of 26 countries reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. The summit participants adopted a document, EUCO 11/25, which reaffirms the EU’s commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s defense

One of these missions could operate under the auspices of the UN and involve soldiers from India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, who would be stationed along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The second mission could include soldiers from the UK, France, Germany, Canada, and Italy monitoring Ukraine’s borders with the EU. The proposal entails several levels of interaction: peacekeepers in the demilitarized zone, the Ukrainian military, a volunteer contingent near Ukraine’s western border, and strategic support from the US. French President

EU leaders have not dismissed the potential confiscation of these assets. As noted by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a declaration regarding Ukraine states that “Russian assets should remain frozen until Russia halts its aggressive war against Ukraine and compensates for the damage caused.” One diplomat explained that this wording was agreed upon as a response to discussions about possibly lifting or easing certain Western sanctions against Russia during peace talks, given the threat that Hungary might block the extension of

The State Land Bank has included 2,479 plots of land, valued at an estimated ₴1B ($23M), in a second pool, as reported by the State Property Fund. This represents 206,382 hectares of land across 23 regions of Ukraine. The second pool of land scheduled for sale this year within the Land Bank consists of livestock lands, completed divided plots, plots undergoing “legal settlements,” and plots utilized by enterprises of other government bodies. The first auctions are set for the second

The Kremlin is ramping up its campaign to discredit Ukraine. As reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia shelled the Sudzha gas metering station in the Kursk region and blamed Ukraine. Russian Gazprom previously exported gas through Ukraine to Europe through this station. After the start of the Kursk operation, Russia lost control over this gas metering facility. The Russian Foreign Ministry has already stated that Ukraine “violated the truce” proposed by the US. After

The Trump administration is seeking to modify the terms of its subsoil agreement with Ukraine. Washington is looking for Kyiv to agree to eliminate rules governing the ownership and management of a joint investment fund, alongside an expanded scope of the agreement that could include American ownership of other economic assets, particularly Ukrainian nuclear power plants. At the same time, a provision has emerged in the draft agreement stating that the US “supports Ukraine’s efforts to secure the necessary guarantees

According to Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defense, this new EU loan program, part of the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) initiative, allows member states to utilize €150B in loans from the EU budget to collaboratively produce weapons with and for Ukraine. “I hope that EU countries will seize this opportunity,” he added. EC President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized: “Given that Ukraine’s security is also the security of the EU and Europe, Ukraine and its impressive defense industry

The Charity Hansen Ukrainian Mission, established by American philanthropist Dell Loy Hansen, plans to construct 10,000 apartments for internally displaced individuals in 20 communities throughout Ukraine. The Housing for All project involves creating social housing based on the Hansen Town model in the Kyiv region, where 1,700 displaced individuals already reside. This project aims to provide housing for 50,000 displaced individuals. The total cost is estimated at $1B, with construction set to start in the fall of 2025 and completion