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Ukraine and the US have not made any progress in negotiations over a mineral deal, as Trump demands control of Russian gas transit.

Monday, April 14

Ukraine and the US have not made any progress in negotiations over a mineral deal, as Trump demands control of Russian gas transit. On April 11, US and Ukrainian officials held tense discussions regarding a mineral agreement between the countries. During the meeting, American representatives presented the Ukrainians with an update...

Record-breaking Ramstein: Ukraine will receive military support exceeding $21B.

Monday, April 14

Record-breaking Ramstein: Ukraine will receive military support exceeding $21B. Following the 27th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense Issues in Ukraine in the Ramstein format, held on April 11 with 51 states participating, Ukraine’s allies committed to a substantial in...

Germany has dismissed the notion of Ukraine joining the EU and NATO before the war ends.

Monday, April 14

Germany has dismissed the notion of Ukraine joining the EU and NATO before the war ends. Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that he supports Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, but its accession to the EU and NATO can only occur after peace is achieved. Mer...

Witkoff suggests that Trump acknowledge Russia’s control over four regions of Ukraine.

Monday, April 14

Witkoff suggests that Trump acknowledge Russia’s control over four regions of Ukraine. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff urged the White House to support a plan that would effectively recognize Russia’s authority over four Ukrainian regions – Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson...

Trump has extended the previously imposed US restrictions on Russia while Kyiv prepares new shadow fleet sanctions.

Monday, April 14

Trump has extended the previously imposed US restrictions on Russia while Kyiv prepares new shadow fleet sanctions. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending sanctions against the Russian Federation, which were initially imposed in April 2021 by former US President Biden, due to the Russian gove...

France and Britain will present Trump with a plan for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

Monday, April 14

France and Britain will present Trump with a plan for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Britain and France are developing a joint initiative to create a “deterrence force” in Ukraine after the end of hostilities. The plan is expected to be presented to Donald Trump in the com...

The Ukrainian defense industry has ramped up cruise missile production by 700%.

Monday, April 14

The Ukrainian defense industry has ramped up cruise missile production by 700%. According to Herman Smetanin, Ukraine’s minister of strategic industries, last year Ukraine was able to produce only one cruise missile – the Neptune. However, last year the state launched many ...

Since the land market opened, only 3% of the total available agricultural land has been bought or sold; agribusinesses are reducing their land holdings.

Monday, April 14

Since the land market opened, only 3% of the total available agricultural land has been bought or sold; agribusinesses are reducing their land holdings. Since the market opened in July 2021, roughly 3% of Ukraine’s agricultural land has changed hands, averaging about 1% per year. The price of land has risen from ₴34,000 to ₴54,000 per hectare, a...

Ukrainians are investing in bank deposits and dollar-denominated government bonds.

Monday, April 14

Ukrainians are investing in bank deposits and dollar-denominated government bonds. According to the first quarter’s results, the volume of hryvnia funds in individuals’ accounts increased by 0.6%. The NBU reports that this positive trend has continued for the seventh con...

European banks are providing Ukraine with funding to support housing for internally displaced persons and restore critical infrastructure.

Monday, April 14

European banks are providing Ukraine with funding to support housing for internally displaced persons and restore critical infrastructure. Consequently, Ukraine will receive €50M from the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to finance a preferential mortgage program for families of internally displaced persons (IDPs). “These f...

The coming German government will increase aid and support for Ukraine’s NATO accession.

Friday, April 11

The coming German government will increase aid and support for Ukraine’s NATO accession. The signed coalition agreement reached by the upcoming German government states: “Ukraine, as a strong, democratic, and sovereign state that independently determines its future with a Euro-Atlan...

The US has come up with a way to combat the Russian shadow fleet while also addressing its national debt through a single solution.

Friday, April 11

The US has come up with a way to combat the Russian shadow fleet while also addressing its national debt through a single solution. A new bill has been introduced in the US aimed at tackling Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers that that are employed to transport oil, circumventing Western sanctions related to the war in Ukraine...

This year, Ukraine anticipates receiving €18B from Russia’s frozen assets.

Friday, April 11

This year, Ukraine anticipates receiving €18B from Russia’s frozen assets. Since the start of the year, Ukraine has already received €5B from the EU that was sourced from these assets’ proceeds, and expects to collect another €13B from these profits by the year’s...

A dozen countries are ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

Friday, April 11

A dozen countries are ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Ukraine’s key allies are continuing discussions regarding a potential peacekeeping mission in the country if a peace deal is reached. The coalition includes European nations, Canada, and Austral...

The Mineral Deal: Ukraine will insist on parity between the parties in managing the investment fund.

Friday, April 11

The Mineral Deal: Ukraine will insist on parity between the parties in managing the investment fund. The technical round of negotiations between Ukraine and the US regarding the mineral agreement will take place on April 11-12 in Washington. Ukraine’s delegation will be led by Deputy Minister o...

Ukraine will lose its current preferential trade conditions with the EU in June.

Friday, April 11

Ukraine will lose its current preferential trade conditions with the EU in June. The European Commission will not initiate an extension of the autonomous trade measures introduced in 2022 to support Ukrainian exports, which expire on June 5, said EU Agriculture Commissioner Christ...

A new shopping mall is set to be built in the Lviv region, while JYSK enhances its stores’ efficiency.

Friday, April 11

A new shopping mall is set to be built in the Lviv region, while JYSK enhances its stores’ efficiency. In the Lviv region, near the entrance to the city of Vynnyky, plans are underway to construct a large shopping mall that will feature a supermarket, various shops, food outlets, a children’s pla...

How will US tariffs affect Ukrainian exporters?

Friday, April 11

How will US tariffs affect Ukrainian exporters? Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka said: “The US is projected to receive $870M in Ukrainian exports in 2024, which is an increase compared to 2023. About 41% of our exports to the US last y...

Kovalska will become one of Ukraine’s largest producers of aerated concrete after completing the launch of a new €100M plant.

Friday, April 11

Kovalska will become one of Ukraine’s largest producers of aerated concrete after completing the launch of a new €100M plant. The Kovalska Industrial and Construction Group is finalizing preparations for the initial phase of a modern autoclaved aerated concrete facility with an annual production capacity of nearly 600,000 cu...

Kingspan will begin construction of a €280M plant, while a large textile manufacturer is establishing a new factory in Ukraine.

Friday, April 11

Kingspan will begin construction of a €280M plant, while a large textile manufacturer is establishing a new factory in Ukraine. The State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Planning of Ukraine has issued a permit for the construction of a building materials plant in the Lviv region to Kingspan Property, a subsidiary of Ir...