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

Friday, June 27

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.

Friday, June 27

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.

Friday, June 27

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.

Friday, June 27

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.

Friday, June 27

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.

Friday, June 27

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?

Friday, June 27

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...

Ukrainian industry is developing in the west of the country during the war: Successful cases of industrial parks and manufacturers.

Friday, June 27

Ukrainian industry is developing in the west of the country during the war: Successful cases of industrial parks and manufacturers. In Volyn, the Kovel Porto industrial park, spanning 60 hectares, received ₴70M in government support. An infrastructure project valued at ₴300M is underway to create an extensive network of railway tr...

Ukraine is planning changes to its preferential lending program for the defense industry: What are the plans?

Friday, June 27

Ukraine is planning changes to its preferential lending program for the defense industry: What are the plans? The Ministry of Strategic Industry is working on expanding the preferential lending program for manufacturers of weapons and military equipment, launched in November 2024. By June 2025, the program ha...

Housing is becoming more expensive, and supply is decreasing: real estate market trends in 2025.

Friday, June 27

Housing is becoming more expensive, and supply is decreasing: real estate market trends in 2025. On average, in Ukraine the median selling price for an apartment has increased by 16% annually and is ₴2.3M ($55,200), according to a study. Meanwhile, the number of active ads home sales has dropped ...

Ukraine’s European allies aim to persuade Trump to sell them weapons.

Thursday, June 26

Ukraine’s European allies aim to persuade Trump to sell them weapons. European partners believe they can convince US President Donald Trump to approve the sale of American weapons to Ukraine if they or Kyiv provide funding, especially through loans, reports WP. It is al...

Ukraine plans to incentivize the development of the defense industry.

Thursday, June 26

Ukraine plans to incentivize the development of the defense industry. Draft laws on Defence City are being registered in the Verkhovna Rada, creating a special legal regime for taxation and state support of defense-industrial complex enterprises, similar to the existing...

Denmark will become the first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine on its territory.

Thursday, June 26

Denmark will become the first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine on its territory. The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Denmark – Rustem Umerov and Troels Lund Poulsen – signed a letter of intent, which paves the way for joint production of Ukrainian weapons in Denmark. “Th...

Ukraine plans to provide tax-based compensation for investment in the processing industry.

Thursday, June 26

Ukraine plans to provide tax-based compensation for investment in the processing industry. Two draft laws have been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that outline a system of partial reimbursement for investment costs through tax reductions. The compensation will cover expenses such as const...

The Russian military-industrial complex has reached its maximum capacity for producing armored vehicles; North Korea helps to increase weapons production for the aggressor.

Thursday, June 26

The Russian military-industrial complex has reached its maximum capacity for producing armored vehicles; North Korea helps to increase weapons production for the aggressor. A senior NATO official told reporters at the NATO summit that the Russian military-industrial complex is probably currently at its peak and will be able to sustain this level for at least another year...

The candidate for NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe believes that Ukraine can win a war with Russia.

Thursday, June 26

The candidate for NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe believes that Ukraine can win a war with Russia. US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, expressed confidence that Ukraine can win a war against Russia if t...

Commercial real estate in Ukraine faces war-related risks.

Thursday, June 26

Commercial real estate in Ukraine faces war-related risks. In the retail sector, all activity indicators are improving with consumer activity and shopping center attendance rising. Trade turnover is growing, increasing income for shopping center landlords. Ad...

Tax revenue from the tourism industry has already surpassed pre-war levels by 27%.

Thursday, June 26

Tax revenue from the tourism industry has already surpassed pre-war levels by 27%. Ukraine’s tourism sector has matched its pre-war income totals and continues to grow. In the first quarter, the budget was boosted by nearly ₴799M from tourism, which is 30% more than the same p...

A German automotive electronics manufacturer has doubled its presence in Ukraine despite the war, becoming the largest employer in Volyn.

Thursday, June 26

A German automotive electronics manufacturer has doubled its presence in Ukraine despite the war, becoming the largest employer in Volyn. Viktoria Pazychuk, a plant manager at Kromberg & Schubert Ukraine, stated that by 2025 the company will be the largest employer in the region. Currently, it employs 5,500 people in Volyn, with the...

Khmelnytskyi plans to build a 10 MW waste-fired CHP plant.

Thursday, June 26

Khmelnytskyi plans to build a 10 MW waste-fired CHP plant. Deputy Mayor Vasyl Novachok reported that the city aims to develop a thermal power plant that will operate on RDF fuel composed from waste. Preliminary estimates suggest the future CHP will produce tw...