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Monday, February 15

Tim Ash writes from London

Tim Ash writes from London Tim Ash writes from London: “It’s always a frustration in Ukraine that in times of flush global market liquidity reform momentum stalls…Markets can of course turn… Ukrainian policy makers would ...

In response, President Zelenskiy promised to submit to the Rada this week needed

In response, President Zelenskiy promised to submit to the Rada this week needed In response, President Zelenskiy promised to submit to the Rada this week needed draft bills to improve the judicial system and “insist” lawmakers debate them “quickly.” Finance Minister Serhiy Marche...

Russian sanctioned eight more Ukrainian companies Friday, raising the total to 84.

Russian sanctioned eight more Ukrainian companies Friday, raising the total to 84. Russian sanctioned eight more Ukrainian companies Friday, raising the total to 84. The new decrees includes: vessel maker Craneship, towage firm Donmar, cargo operator Transship and metal producer Max...

Yuriy Gusev, Ukroboronprom’s director general, yesterday signed $1 billion worth of agreements and contracts in the United Arab Emirates

Yuriy Gusev, Ukroboronprom’s director general, yesterday signed $1 billion worth of agreements and contracts in the United Arab Emirates Yuriy Gusev, Ukroboronprom’s director general, yesterday signed $1 billion worth of agreements and contracts in the United Arab Emirates with the country’s two leading military equipment manufacturers...

Nicknamed “Little Sparta”

Nicknamed “Little Sparta” Nicknamed “Little Sparta” by former US Defense Secretary James Mattis, Sunni-dominated UAE is a close ally of Saudi Arabia and faces Shia Muslim Iran across the Strait of Hormuz. Government-owned EDGE...

With the UAE’s Hope probe now in Mars orbit, Ukrainian space and high tech companies could contribute to boosting bilateral trade

With the UAE’s Hope probe now in Mars orbit, Ukrainian space and high tech companies could contribute to boosting bilateral trade With the UAE’s Hope probe now in Mars orbit, Ukrainian space and high tech companies could contribute to boosting bilateral trade, Zelenskiy said yesterday in a meeting with Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed ...

“Ukraine can and will become a guarantor of food security in the Emirates,” Zelenskiy told WAM, the Emirates News Agency

“Ukraine can and will become a guarantor of food security in the Emirates,” Zelenskiy told WAM, the Emirates News Agency “Ukraine can and will become a guarantor of food security in the Emirates,” Zelenskiy told WAM, the Emirates News Agency, shortly after arrival on Saturday. “We are among the world leaders in the expo...

The six-month Expo ideally will promote Emirates investment and tourism in Ukraine

The six-month Expo ideally will promote Emirates investment and tourism in Ukraine The six-month Expo ideally will promote Emirates investment and tourism in Ukraine, Zelenskiy said. In 2019, 250,000 Ukrainians flew to Dubai, the Emirates’ largest city, using four airlines – flyduba...

The European Investment Bank will lend €270 million to rebuild Boryspil airport’s 50-year-old western runway

The European Investment Bank will lend €270 million to rebuild Boryspil airport’s 50-year-old western runway The European Investment Bank will lend €270 million to rebuild Boryspil airport’s 50-year-old western runway, the EU bank announced Friday at its Luxembourg headquarters. In addition to replacing the ...

The EIB also is loaning Ukraine €50 million to buy Covid-19 vaccines and modern refrigeration equipment to store them

The EIB also is loaning Ukraine €50 million to buy Covid-19 vaccines and modern refrigeration equipment to store them The EIB also is loaning Ukraine €50 million to buy Covid-19 vaccines and modern refrigeration equipment to store them, the bank reported Friday. Earlier, the World Bank announced it would loanvUkraine...

Vaccinations are to start in Ukraine this week

Vaccinations are to start in Ukraine this week Vaccinations are to start in Ukraine this week, Viktor Lyashko, chief sanitary doctor and deputy health minister, said Saturday. Over the next 10 weeks, 367,000 people are to be vaccinated – largely s...

After six weeks of remote talks, an IMF team in Washington suspended its work Friday with Ukraine

After six weeks of remote talks, an IMF team in Washington suspended its work Friday with Ukraine After six weeks of remote talks, an IMF team in Washington suspended its work Friday with Ukraine, awaiting “more progress.” Needed steps include adopting legislation to restore anti-corruption bodies...

At stake are soft loans of

At stake are soft loans of At stake are soft loans of: $2.9 billion from the IMF, $750 million from the World Bank and €600 million from the EU. With $29 billion in foreign currency reserves and manageable debt repayments throu...

Hours before talks were suspended, Dragon Capital wrote

Hours before talks were suspended, Dragon Capital wrote Hours before talks were suspended, Dragon Capital wrote: “Moderate fiscal funding needs in the coming months suggest no urgency about IMF financing…We expect a $0.7bn second tranche in July-Augu...

With Eurobond rates low, Ukraine may not feel urgency

With Eurobond rates low, Ukraine may not feel urgency With Eurobond rates low, Ukraine may not feel urgency, analysts say. With the Biden Administration forming its policy and team for Ukraine, the IMF may be waiting to get clear signals from the US, its...

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