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Between April 17 and May 24 2025, 1.06 billion cubic meters of natural gas were added to Ukraine’s underground storage, slightly surpassing last year’s amount during the same timeframe. Although the season started later this year, the injection rate is climbing, mainly due to higher imports. Daily imports currently exceed 20 million cubic meters – this is the highest level since February 2025, with Naftogaz of Ukraine as the primary importer. The largest daily volumes are coming from Hungary –

Balint Silhavy, a senior expert at Boston Consulting Group, anticipates that the contribution of renewable sources to Ukraine’s electricity production will rise from 15% in 2022 to 28% in 2040, with potential for further growth. “We expect the generation balance to become significantly greener, even more so than in many European countries. About 60% of electricity in Ukraine can be produced from carbon-free sources,” he stated. It is projected that about 50% of new capacity will come from solar and

Oleksandr Chornyi, co-founder of Zeminvest, stated that since the opening of Ukraine’s land market in 2021, land prices have demonstrated stable growth, even amid challenging conditions and a full-scale war. The weighted average price, which initially ranged from $1,200 to $1,600 per hectare, now stands at $2,200 to $2,300. This reflects the agricultural sector’s resilience and persistent interest in land as a fundamental asset. One of the key factors shaping market dynamics is the substantial postponed demand, as many potential

Nasty Vladoiu, president of the Romania-Ukraine Bilateral Chamber of Commerce (CCBRU), highlighted that the primary sectors attracting Romanian companies towards the Ukrainian market, in anticipation of reconstruction efforts, include construction, IT, architecture, and related services. He mentioned that the growth of the defense industry and Ukrainian technological capabilities has generated significant interest among Romanian firms wanting to collaborate with Ukrainian businesses. According to Vladoiu, more than 700 Ukrainian companies registered in Romania last year, particularly in the IT sector, construction,

The country plans to modernize the Sławków logistics hub in the southwest to significantly increase its capacity for handling goods destined for Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk noted: “In Sławków in Silesia, we will have the largest logistics center of this type in Europe. It is not only about breaking records; it will also be a golden deal for Poland.” He emphasized that he sees nothing wrong with Poland’s desire to earn substantial funds from Ukraine’s reconstruction. In his

Those investing in Ukrainian dollar-denominated Eurobonds have lost more than 10% since the start of 2025, marking the worst performance among emerging markets, as the prospects for US President Trump to fulfill his promise of a ceasefire in the Ukrainian-Russian war grow increasingly illusory. At the beginning of the year, expectations for a ceasefire made Ukrainian debt one of the most attractive in the market; then, the price of some Ukrainian Eurobond issues soared by almost 100% following the state

Brussels is considering how to proceed with the legal framework that is providing these refugees protection. Euractiv recalls that when the EU introduced the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2022, it was intended to serve as a temporary measure, providing immediate collective protection for individuals fleeing the war. Initially, the document allowed for only two extensions, limiting protection to three years, until March 2025. The EC later extended this period to March 2026. Currently, ministers are contemplating a one-year extension

Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the Kremlin subjected Ukraine’s capital and other cities to massive attacks. On May 25, the Russian military fired 69 missiles and over 298 drones, striking 22 regions across Ukraine, with downed cruise missiles and UAVs reported in 15 areas. This wave of assaults resulted in 12 fatalities, including three children from the same family, and left more than 60 injured. The night prior on May 24, the aggressor carried out one of its largest combined airstrikes,

The JPMorgan Center for Geopolitics predicted that at the offensive’s current pace it will take Russia about 118 years to gain control over the entire territory of Ukraine. Therefore, Putin will likely seek an agreement that allows him to move closer to his primary goal – establishing control over Kyiv. The Center for Geopolitics notes that “Europe is running out of weapons, Ukraine is running out of defense forces, the US is running out of patience, and transatlantic unity is

Fitch has affirmed Ukraine’s rating at Restricted Default for the second consecutive time in response to its foreign currency debts. The national currency rating stands at CCC+, indicating a very high risk. Fitch explained the decision by noting that Ukraine is still restructuring its external debt. Although Ukrenergo has reached an agreement with bondholders to restructure 2021 green bonds totaling $825M, GDP warrants ($2.6B) and the Cargill loan ($0.7B) remain unrestructured. Ukraine also continues to service its domestic debt in

Officially inaugurated on May 23, the fund’s launch followed a series of note exchanges between the two governments, culminating in the signing of two commercial partnership agreements. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized that these agreements reflect Ukraine’s interests and ensure joint management of the fund, which will finance initiatives in key areas, including natural resource extraction, oil and gas, ports, and infrastructure. Furthermore, the fund will help connect Ukrainian businesses with global investors, such as the DFC. Meanwhile, the Cabinet

According to Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev, Ukraine and its international partners are working to launch a new fund to support investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, industry, agriculture, high technology, education, and medicine. He noted that several leading institutional investors have expressed interest in joining the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) initiative. The government anticipates that their projects will be announced soon. Thanks to UIF risk reduction tools, investments have already been attracted in several sectors, including

Russia is set to deliver a memorandum to Ukraine outlining its proposals for settling the war. President Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is open to any form of diplomacy that can yield real results to end the war. Currently, Ukraine is working to arrange a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. However, Kyiv prefers the talks to take place in an expanded format, including US President Donald Trump and European partners. US and European leaders aim to involve the Vatican in

European leaders are urgently seeking ways to maintain their support for Ukraine amid US President Trump’s increasingly apparent withdrawal of support for Kyiv. The US is not approving new military aid packages for Ukraine and is also refusing to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia, which could compel Putin to cease fire. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is preparing for a summer offensive. Facing a shortage in their own weapons stocks and limited production capacity, European countries are considering the option of buying

Ukrainian UAV manufacturer Skyeton has announced a strategic partnership with Danish company Quadsat, which specializes in radio frequency research. The companies are collaborating to develop electromagnetic surveillance systems. This partnership will combine the Raybird UAV platform with Quadsat’s proven radio frequency (RF) payload and spectrum monitoring technology. Raybird is known for its exceptional endurance and reliability, making it a logical choice for gathering intelligence on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Ukrainian DeepStrikeTech has unveiled a new multi-role UAV, the Batyar, capable of

The European Commission has adopted a list of transitional measures for Ukrainian exports to the EU, which will take effect after June 5 when autonomous trade preferences for Ukraine will no longer be in effect, said EC spokesman Balazs Ujvari. The transitional arrangements will remain in place as long as necessary to adjust the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which has been in effect between Ukraine and the EU since 2016. Ujvari noted that the existing autonomous trade

The European Commission is already preparing its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which will disconnect about 20 banks from the SWIFT payment system and impose trade bans exceeding €2.5B in value. The EU also intends to impose sanctions on the Nord Stream gas pipeline projects for the first time. Simultaneously, Brussels is considering additional sanctions targeting the Russian shadow fleet and restrictions on funds that support the Kremlin’s military efforts. The EC is conducting closed consultations with EU countries

TAS Group is building the new production facility in Kovel, Volyn Oblast, with investment costs in construction, excluding equipment, totaling approximately UAH 200M ($4.8M). This new plant is part of TAS Dniprovagonmash, which already manufactures railcars in Kamyanske, Dnipropetrovsk region. The company announced the acquisition of 10,000 square meters of industrial property in Kovel and is currently installing a track to facilitate direct transport between the factory and the EU market. The factory is situated less than 100 kilometers from

In light of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, 20 major domestic companies have built 1.06 GW of generation capacity since the onset of the full-scale war and plan to expand this in the coming years, with a total of ₴28.9B ($690M) already invested and planned for investment. The leading companies investing in energy autonomy, developing their own generation, and enhancing the energy market include: Metinvest – the company has already invested and plans to invest further in energy projects

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that support for a bill imposing “tough sanctions” against Russia has grown in the US Congress to 81 senators out of the 100 total. To override a possible veto by President Donald Trump in the Senate, 67 votes are required. “Russia has agreed to provide its document on the terms of the ceasefire within the next few days. Its content will show whether Russia is serious about peace,” said a statement from Graham and Democratic