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Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war.

Friday, May 23

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war. US President Donald Trump, during a conversation with European leaders on May 19, said that the Russian president is not prepared to end the war against Ukraine because he believes he is winning. Howe...

Britain asks the G7 to cut the price cap on Russian oil.

Friday, May 23

Britain asks the G7 to cut the price cap on Russian oil. The UK has urged its G7 allies to lower the price ceiling for Russian oil to further pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. This issue was a priority for discussion at the G7 finance minis...

The G7 finance ministers have agreed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia,

Friday, May 23

The G7 finance ministers have agreed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, stated German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Canada. It was previously reported that the US opposes including “further support” for Ukraine in the G7...

The EU will make its first contribution to a dedicated defense fund and help to develop the defense industry together with Ukraine.

Friday, May 23

The EU will make its first contribution to a dedicated defense fund and help to develop the defense industry together with Ukraine. The EU will invest the first €40M into a dedicated European defense fund, seeking to strengthen its military capabilities. The European Investment Fund (EIF), which provides financing to small and med...

The negative effects of Ukrainian exports are exaggerated and have a minimal impact on EU markets.

Friday, May 23

The negative effects of Ukrainian exports are exaggerated and have a minimal impact on EU markets. Ukrainian agricultural products, despite their quality and important role in Europe’s food security, remain hostage to political narratives, believes Oleh Khomenko, head of the UABC. He added th...

In Ukraine, preparations are underway for the launch of three biomethane plants, and the construction of seven wind farms.

Friday, May 23

In Ukraine, preparations are underway for the launch of three biomethane plants, and the construction of seven wind farms. During the Green Energy for Reconstruction conference, Chairman of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine Heorhiy Heletukha noted that four biomethane production facilities are currently operational in ...

Ukraine is rapidly losing its export positions amid the ongoing crisis in the mining sector.

Friday, May 23

Ukraine is rapidly losing its export positions amid the ongoing crisis in the mining sector. After Ukraine’s remarkable recovery in iron ore exports in early 2024, boosted by the opening of the sea corridor, Ukraine’s MMC sector reached nearly 50% of its pre-war levels. However, t...

The Ukrainian land bank has been subleased a largest land plot to a private company.

Friday, May 23

The Ukrainian land bank has been subleased a largest land plot to a private company. The largest plot controlled by the State Land Bank, spanning 3,969 hectares in the Ustinivska community of the Kirovohrad region, has been subleased for 14 years with an annual payment of ₴78.6M ($1.9...

Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year.

Friday, May 23

Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year. Ukrainian gunmakers are prepared to export surplus products to partner countries, but they need permission from the state, said Kateryna Mykhalko, executive director of the Technological Forces of Ukr...

Vinnytsia is set to welcome a new industrial park, with investment reaching up to ₴6B.

Friday, May 23

Vinnytsia is set to welcome a new industrial park, with investment reaching up to ₴6B. The new Formatsia-Vinnytsia Industrial Park will cover an area of 175,000 square meters and plans to accommodate 50 companies and generate approximately 3,500 jobs. The project’s developer, Alte...

The Russian army is increasing its offensive potential in Ukraine.

Thursday, May 22

The Russian army is increasing its offensive potential in Ukraine. There is no slowing down in the fighting taking place in the Chasiv Yar area of the Donetsk region, but instead the enemy is working on increasing its military offensive potential, the 24th separat...

Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative.

Thursday, May 22

Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative. Romanian President Nicusor Dan does not support deploying troops to Ukraine for a potential peacekeeping mission. “I think it would not be very appropriate because of the tension that already ex...

The EBRD and IFC will examine investment opportunities to facilitate Ukrainian airport development.

Thursday, May 22

The EBRD and IFC will examine investment opportunities to facilitate Ukrainian airport development. The EBRD along with the IFC have introduced a team of experts and a plan to conduct an extensive study to explore potential models for involving the private sector in the management and upkeep of airp...

Opening the first cluster of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations will help Hungary address the issue of national minorities.

Thursday, May 22

Opening the first cluster of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations will help Hungary address the issue of national minorities. Before the EU Council on Foreign Affairs meeting, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos commented on Ukraine’s path to joining the EU, noting: “Ukraine has done its homework, the...

A prototype battery made from domestic graphite has been tested in Ukraine.

Thursday, May 22

A prototype battery made from domestic graphite has been tested in Ukraine. BGV Group successfully tested a prototype lithium-ion battery using Ukrainian graphite mined in the Kirovohrad region. As part of the pilot project, BGV Graphite developed and tested the anode materia...

Ukraine is set to discuss the abolition of tariffs on metallurgical products with the US.

Thursday, May 22

Ukraine is set to discuss the abolition of tariffs on metallurgical products with the US. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is initiating conversations with US officials about removing tariffs on Ukrainian metal products, specifically those imposed during President Trump’s administr...

The end of the visa-free trade program between Ukraine and the EU will impact exports of 30 types of agricultural products.

Thursday, May 22

The end of the visa-free trade program between Ukraine and the EU will impact exports of 30 types of agricultural products. The EU plans to revoke its preferential autonomous trade measures with Ukraine effective June 5, according to Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the EU presidency until Jul...

The domestic cement industry is poised to meet the increasing demand during the forthcoming reconstruction efforts.

Thursday, May 22

The domestic cement industry is poised to meet the increasing demand during the forthcoming reconstruction efforts. According to Pavlo Kachur, Chairman of the Ukrcement Association, five major cement companies are currently operating in the Ukrainian market, collectively covering nearly the entire country. The tota...

The European Commission anticipates a gradual return of refugees to Ukraine this year.

Thursday, May 22

The European Commission anticipates a gradual return of refugees to Ukraine this year. According to the EC, the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection in the EU as of January 2025 was about 4.3 million people. It is expected that the number of Ukrainians residing in the EU thro...

Japanese tech giant Rakuten will assist Ukrainian defense startups in scaling their operations abroad.

Thursday, May 22

Japanese tech giant Rakuten will assist Ukrainian defense startups in scaling their operations abroad. Six Ukrainian companies focused on defense technology innovations will showcase their solutions at the industry-leading DSEI Japan 2025 exhibition in Chiba from May 21 to 23. This initiative is a coll...