Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it will allocate €16 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine as part of a broader €36.5 million aid package supporting refugee crises in Africa and the humanitarian situation in the Middle East. The funds will be distributed through various UN agencies
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it approved a €15 million loan to co-finance Ukrainian pharmaceuticals manufacturer Yuria Pharm Group's investment program in Uzbekistan, Ukraine and Latvia for 2025-2027. The funding, focused on green projects and other capex, will be divided into €13
The European Commission (EC) issued a new call for proposals from banks and international financial institutions under the €9.3 billion Ukraine Investment Framework, this time focused on supporting small businesses. This call "encourages partners to take on more risk and provide grants to businesses in war-affected areas,
The Ukrainian government said the country has completed the official screening of its legislation for compliance with European Union norms under the Free Movement of Goods chapter. As part of the screening, Ukraine prepared over 44 presentations for the European Commission on 59 acts of EU law regulating industrial products,
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih is prepared to establish JVs with European investors in the mining sector to contribute to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, CEO Mauro Longobardo said. We "call on potential Italian and European partners to explore the next level of cooperation and to consider a joint venture
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is prepared to stretch EU rules to the "breaking point" to guarantee Ukraine's access to the Single Market, The Telegraph reported, citing a senior EU official. While the EU would decide which sectors to open and which to restrict,
Polish energy firm Orlen said it has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Ukraine's oil and gas company Naftogaz on March 7, outlining terms of their partnership in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. As part of the memorandum, the companies also signed a contract to supply about
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is considering providing a $25 million multicurrency senior long-term loan to Ukrainian grocery store chain Varus Group to expand its retail operations in the country. The financing would help Varus boost employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other
