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The US is devoted to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine: Kellogg goes to Kyiv, Witkoff to Moscow as part of peace efforts.

Tuesday, August 5

The US is devoted to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine: Kellogg goes to Kyiv, Witkoff to Moscow as part of peace efforts. US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston, commenting on the war in Ukraine, said that the United States seeks lasting peace in the region. According to her, Washington wants to continue ...

Against the backdrop of Russian aggression, Poland is emerging as a NATO leader in defense spending and will have one of the largest tank arsenals in Europe by 2030.

Tuesday, August 5

Against the backdrop of Russian aggression, Poland is emerging as a NATO leader in defense spending and will have one of the largest tank arsenals in Europe by 2030. Poland has signed a $6B contract with South Korea to purchase 180 K2 tanks. The expansion of Poland’s tank forces is driven by the full scale war being waged against Ukraine by Russia and the cr...

Since 2022, Russia has spent approximately $1T on the war against Ukraine.

Tuesday, August 5

Since 2022, Russia has spent approximately $1T on the war against Ukraine. According to estimates from the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense that analysts have access to, the war in Ukraine accounts for 13.1% of Russia’s GDP, or 68% o...

Ukraine will be able to completely stop importing electricity in 2027.

Tuesday, August 5

Ukraine will be able to completely stop importing electricity in 2027. The National Bank of Ukraine has now estimated that the electricity deficit will be at 1% by the end of this year compared to the previous estimate of 3%. It is also forecasted that in 2026 the defici...

Ukraine is selling a unique rare earth metals production enterprise in Europe, as well as the Energostal Institute.

Tuesday, August 5

Ukraine is selling a unique rare earth metals production enterprise in Europe, as well as the Energostal Institute. The State Property Fund has announced an auction for the sale of the state-owned stake in the Titanium Institute with an initial price of ₴99.77M ($2.4M). The auction will be held on August 12. The Ti...

The high yield of hryvnia instruments has contributed to an increase in savings among Ukrainians. Lending to businesses and individuals also grew actively.

Tuesday, August 5

The high yield of hryvnia instruments has contributed to an increase in savings among Ukrainians. Lending to businesses and individuals also grew actively. Maintaining the discount rate at 15.5% in the second quarter of 2025 supported high yields from hryvnia instruments and encouraged demand from the public. At the same time, this did not hinder the act...

Ukraine is expected to continue losing population through emigration until 2027, with an additional 400,000 citizens anticipated to leave.

Tuesday, August 5

Ukraine is expected to continue losing population through emigration until 2027, with an additional 400,000 citizens anticipated to leave. The National Bank of Ukraine projects that the net migration outflow this year will be around 200,000 people. According to the bank’s inflation report, migration outflows are forecasted to conti...

OPEC+ increases its oil output as Trump threatens tariffs on Russian buyers.

Tuesday, August 5

OPEC+ increases its oil output as Trump threatens tariffs on Russian buyers. OPEC+ countries agreed to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day in September amid worries about possible disruptions to Russian crude supplies. The eight OPEC+ countries’ decision come...

Ukraine’s largest agricultural holding completes its acquisition of one of Spain’s largest meat producers with plans to boost exports.

Tuesday, August 5

Ukraine’s largest agricultural holding completes its acquisition of one of Spain’s largest meat producers with plans to boost exports. Ukraine’s largest poultry producer, MHP, has finalized a deal to acquire over 92% of UVESA Group’s authorized capital, making it a leader in the Spanish food industry. The transaction was ...

A Ukrainian company, after losing all its mines in the Donbas, is planning to mine coal in Poland.

Tuesday, August 5

A Ukrainian company, after losing all its mines in the Donbas, is planning to mine coal in Poland. Coal Energy, a company with Ukrainian roots and listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, aims to restart coal mining at mines that have been closed in Poland and Romania, relying on its experience in revi...

A furniture company from Chernihiv expands its business and becomes a supplier to Epicentr, thanks to government grants.

Tuesday, August 5

A furniture company from Chernihiv expands its business and becomes a supplier to Epicentr, thanks to government grants. Founded in 2023, Knap Knap Furniture from Chernihiv specializes in producing modern transforming furniture. Initially, the company operated in a small room with minimal equipment, and some operations ...

The Western allies have pledged to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses in response to Russia’s latest deadly attacks.

Monday, August 4

The Western allies have pledged to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses in response to Russia’s latest deadly attacks. The EU will supply Ukraine with more air defense systems and expedite their delivery, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Her statement followed an...

The US Senate is discussing a new Ukrainian aid package worth over $50B and has already approved $1B of it.

Monday, August 4

The US Senate is discussing a new Ukrainian aid package worth over $50B and has already approved $1B of it. US senators have developed a bill to support Ukraine, proposing the use of $54.6B over the next two years. About a third of the aid is planned to be financed by confiscated Russian assets and the sale...

The US and NATO will provide Ukraine with $10B in American weapons through a new financing mechanism.

Monday, August 4

The US and NATO will provide Ukraine with $10B in American weapons through a new financing mechanism. According to Reuters, the US and NATO are developing a new way to supply weapons to Ukraine, using funds from alliance countries to pay for the purchase or transfer of American weapons. The new supply...

Ukraine requests that the EU delay some Ukraine Facility reforms.

Monday, August 4

Ukraine requests that the EU delay some Ukraine Facility reforms. The Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to the Ukraine Plan, which outlines Ukraine’s obligations it must meet in order to receive funds through the European assistance program, totaling €5...

The US is preparing sanctions against both China and Russia; will these measures stop Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Monday, August 4

The US is preparing sanctions against both China and Russia; will these measures stop Russia’s war in Ukraine? Amid rising tensions with Moscow and Beijing, the US Senate has introduced a bipartisan bill that would target China with tough sanctions for its role in supporting the Russian military machine. The s...

Under sanctions pressure, the decline in Russian business activity is quickening, and the aggressor could lose one of its biggest oil buyers.

Monday, August 4

Under sanctions pressure, the decline in Russian business activity is quickening, and the aggressor could lose one of its biggest oil buyers. In July, the business activity of Russian industrial companies dropped at the fastest rate in over two years – the PMI index from S&P Global fell to 47 from 47.5 in June. Despite significant milit...

Ukrainian agricultural exports in the first half of the year declined by 9%.

Monday, August 4

Ukrainian agricultural exports in the first half of the year declined by 9%. From January to June 2025, Ukraine exported $11.3B worth of agricultural products, which is 9% less than the corresponding period in the previous year. Agricultural exports account for about 57% of Uk...

Over €110B will be needed to conform Ukrainian roads to EU standards.

Monday, August 4

Over €110B will be needed to conform Ukrainian roads to EU standards. As part of European integration, Ukraine must adopt specific technical and institutional standards for connecting major cities and EU hubs to align with the requirements of the Trans-European Transpor...

Players in Ukraine’s construction market are beginning to look to the future with more confidence: Companies are receving six months’ worth of orders.

Monday, August 4

Players in Ukraine’s construction market are beginning to look to the future with more confidence: Companies are receving six months’ worth of orders. According to the State Statistics Service, the business confidence indicator in the Ukrainian construction market in the third quarter of 2025 increased by 2.5 percentage points compared to the second...