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The agreement with the US entails the establishment of the Reconstruction Investment Fund, which will be jointly managed by Kyiv and the Washington. The fund will be registered in the US, but the account for contributions will be established in Ukraine and denominated in hryvnia. The main provisions of the agreement include: The fund serves as an investment instrument in Ukraine, not as a mechanism for transferring assets. All natural resources will remain Ukrainian property. The fund will be supported

The returns from the Ukraine-US mineral deal are likely to emerge in 10 years or more, because investors will encounter specific challenges in implementing projects connected with it. The development of strategically vital minerals in countries with established mining sectors, such as Canada and Australia, often spans 10 to 20 years. In contrast, many Ukrainian deposits remain relatively unexplored. Prior to the full-scale invasion, Ukraine was in no rush to issue new mining licenses. From 2012 to 2020, around 20

The agreement on natural resource development, which was reached by the US and Ukraine after two months of intense negotiations, has generated anxiety in the Kremlin. The Russian elite fear the growing closeness between President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump and believe that the Kremlin may miss its opportunity to secure a favorable agreement to end the war with Ukraine. Pressure is mounting on Putin to at least give the appearance of being willing to make concessions. Otherwise, Russia faces the

Euroclear, the international clearing company, plans to withdraw and distribute approximately €3B in frozen Russian funds to compensate Western investors affected by the decisions of the Russian government. Euroclear will redistribute €3B of the approximately €10B in cash currently frozen under sanctions. In March, the company received the necessary permission from the competent authority of Belgium, and on April 1, it informed its clients about preparations for payments. These payments are in response to the Russian government seizing billions of

According to analysts, at the offensive’s current pace and rate of military losses, Russia will need around 230 years to gain control of the still unoccupied Ukrainian territories – nearly 490,000 square kilometers, or 81% of Ukraine. In doing so, an estimated 101 million Russian soldiers would die. The total area of Ukraine exceeds 603,000 square kilometers, and since February 2022, Russian troops have occupied approximately 19% of the country’s territory. They seized most Ukrainian lands in the first weeks

According to Valery Yakovenko, co-founder of the drone systems company DroneUA, the first year of operation in the American market generated $15M in turnover for the company. After launching production in Newtown, Pennsylvania, DroneUA registered its own trademark in the US and earned federal contractor status. The company began assembling its first drones locally, using Ukrainian components. “We want to establish DroneUA as a brand of equipment with Ukrainian roots,” Yakovenko said. Currently, the company is focusing on the US

With the onset of the Russian full-scale invasion, many foreign investors halted their funding of Ukrainian startups due to heightened risk and instability. Some companies relocated their operations abroad to maintain access to investment and grants. However, instead of collapsing, the ecosystem adapted, and foreign investors are once again turning their attention to Ukrainian startups. The main changes in investment strategies include: A greater emphasis on the profitability of startups and their focus on global markets. Increased interest in strategic

A major sunflower oil producer, Oliyar, is diversifying its business and plans to build a poultry farm in the Shchyretsk village council area (Lviv region) with a total capacity of up to 2.3 million birds. The poultry farm is expected to produce more than 1.6 million eggs daily. As well, AgroVista Holding and FUIB bank have signed a new general loan agreement with a financing limit of $10M. This agreement includes refinancing one of the large banks in the agrocompany’s

In the Chernihiv region, a newly built flour mill with a capacity of 130 tons per day and grain warehouses able to hold over 20,000 tons are on the market for $2.6M. The facility is situated 30 kilometers from Chernihiv, covering a total area of 3.5 hectares and comprising over 11,000 square meters of production and warehouse space. The mill produces high-grade flour. Additionally, there is a project underway to build another elevator with a total capacity of up to

According to Trading Economics, in 2025 Ukraine’s construction sector shows signs of recovery and growth, despite the challenges posed by the consequences of hostilities and economic instability. Last year, 1.41 million square meters of housing were constructed in Kyiv, which accounts for 14.5% of the national total. The Kyiv region leads with 1.95 million square meters (19.9%). The Lviv region also remains active, with 1.06 million square meters (10.9%). The sector is expected to continue growing in 2026. The main

Here are the key provisions of the subsoil agreement: Full ownership and control remain with Ukraine. All resources within the country’s territory and territorial waters belong to Ukraine. It is up to the Ukrainian state to determine where and what to extract. Equal partnership. The fund is created 50/50. Ukraine will manage this fund jointly with the United States. Neither party will have a majority vote. National property is protected. The agreement does not allow for changes in the privatization

The US plans to supply weapons to Ukraine in addition to direct funding, and this may also encompass new military assistance, such as air defense systems for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine will contribute 50% of state budget revenues from rent for new licenses in new explored areas. Ukraine may also make additional contributions. “The fund will then invest in projects for mineral extraction and oil and gas, as well as in related infrastructure or processing. The specific investment projects to which

US President Donald Trump, commenting on the mineral agreement with Ukraine, stated that the US “will gain much more from the agreement than the $350B provided to Ukraine.” He argued that the agreement will “safeguard” Washington’s investment in and financial support to Kyiv. “We have reached an agreement under which our money is secure, and we can initiate mining. This is also beneficial for Ukraine, as the American presence in the mining regions will help protect the country and prevent

The US and Ukraine signed a subsoil agreement on April 30. However, the true value of Ukraine’s minerals remains uncertain. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the worth of Ukraine’s subsoil could reach trillions of dollars. President Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine’s mineral wealth is “priceless.” Efforts to extract and process minerals are progressing slowly and may require extensive new infrastructure, with costs remaining unpredictable. Experts indicate that, in many cases, this suggests that the mineral deposits are not

According to hotel analytics service HotelMatrix, in the first quarter of 2025 the average daily rate (ADR) for Ukrainian hotels in major tourist regions showed record growth. Hotel prices in Kyiv continue to rise due to high demand for international and business events. In the first three months of the year, costs increased: in January to ₴2,552 (+14%), in February to ₴2,590 (+17%), and in March to ₴2,548 (+15%). In Lviv, hotels are experiencing an increasing average room rate trend.

Over the next 100 days, the US will work to bridge the gap between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. During negotiations in London, delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Europe agreed on a list of 22 actions that could serve as a foundation for an agreement regarding the settlement of the war, stated Keith Kellogg, the US President’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine. “We have proposed 22 very specific actions. After frank and challenging discussions with the Ukrainians, we

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he has the backing of 72 colleagues in the Senate for the bill, which proposes “devastating” new sanctions against Russia. He believes that sanctions can compel Putin to come to the negotiating table and halt the war in Ukraine. A key element of the bill is the implementation of 500% tariffs on imports from countries that purchase Russian hydrocarbons or uranium. The document also includes a prohibition on US citizens purchasing Russian sovereign debt.

For the first time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the US presidential administration has authorized arms exports to Ukraine valued at $50M or more, which includes the supply of defense goods and services. Deliveries must be made through the Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) program – contracts between foreign entities and American companies. From 2015 to 2023, the US quietly permitted the continuous export of defense products and services to Ukraine amounting to over $1.6B through DCS. Moreover,

Ukrainian businesses reduced their net debt over 2022-2024 by increasing their liquid funds and deposits and reducing debt to Ukrainian banks by $21B, which is 200% more than foreign investment over this period and twice as much as in the “most successful year in Ukrainian history”, said Concorde Capital’s Head of Research Oleksandr Paraschiy. Business loans decreased by $2-2.8B, deposits increased by $16-17.7B, business investment in government bonds increased by approximately $2.4B. This deleveraging can be interpreted as Ukrainian businesses’

according to the NBU Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI). Among the reasons for the weakened assessments indicated by respondents are significant declines in weather conditions, ongoing uncertainty regarding the future of hostilities, rising business costs for raw materials and labor, accelerating inflation, a decline in the hryvnia’s exchange rate against the euro, and a shortage of skilled personnel. Meanwhile, positive factors included steady consumer demand, the receipt of international financial assistance, and an unexpectedly favorable situation in the energy sector.