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UN aims to raise $2.6 billion in 2025 to support 6 million Ukrainians in need
The UN plans to raise $2.6 billion of funding in 2025 to help around 6 million people across Ukraine meet their basic needs, said the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher. Fletcher met with Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Kiev on Thursday to discuss the
UK, Switzerland provide $500 million for demining project in Ukraine
The UK and Switzerland are providing $500 million for a pilot project in Ukraine on prioritization in humanitarian demining, Ukraine's Economy Ministry said. The funding will be used to implement the pilot project in Ukraine's Kharkiv region to prioritize territories for humanitarian demining.
South Korea's Daedong starts full-scale tractor exports to Ukraine
South Korean agricultural machinery manufacturer Daedong said on Thursday it has started full-scale tractor exports to Ukraine. On Jan 15, Daedong shipped the first order of 20 units of its mid-to-large tractor models it said are expected to play a crucial role in Ukraine's agricultural reconstruction efforts.
UK, Ukraine sign 100-year defense, economic partnership as Starmer visits Zelensky
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed a 100-year partnership agreement to deepen cooperation between the two countries in defense, economy, education, science, technology, and other areas. The agreement, which consist both of public and confidential sections, includes a commitment by the UK to
URN Daily: Poland to speed up Ukraine's EU accession talks; EBRD doubled support in 2024; Vodafone Ukraine reaches deal with 49% of bondholders
Today's Contents Just The Facts: * Poland vows to accelerate Ukraine's EU membership during bloc presidency * EBRD's support for Ukraine more than doubled in 2024 to a record €2.4 billion * Vodafone Ukraine reaches deal with 49% of bondholders to delay repayment by two years
Germany's Saarstahl starts supplying railway tracks to Ukraine under France-funded initiative
German steel company Saarsthal has started delivery of 20,000 tons of railway tracks to Ukraine, whose production was supported by a €37.6 million concessional loan from the French Treasury. Saarsthal has manufactured the tracks at the Hayange and Ascoval sites in northern and eastern France, with shipments continuing
Ukraine upgrades Luzhanka border control post with Hungary with USAID backing
Ukraine has completed the modernization of the Luzhanka border control post with Hungary with the support of The US Agency for International Development's Economic Resilience Activity (ERA). Key upgrades include road surface repairs, updated road markings, and the installation of new modular facilities for border and customs officials,
DTEK Energy invested $260 million in overhaul of thermal power plants and mines in 2024
DTEK Energy, a thermal power engineering arm of Ukraine's largest private power producer DTEK, said it had invested an estimated UAH 11 billion ($260 million) of its own funds in the restoration of thermal power plants (TPPs) and the operation of mines in 2024. By the end of
Vodafone Ukraine reaches deal with 49% of bondholders to delay repayment by two years
Ukraine's second-largest mobile operator, Vodafone Ukraine, said it has reached an agreement with 49% of its eurobond holders to delay repayment by two years until February 2027. A special committee representing 31% of bondholders and another individual bondholder, collectively holding 49% of the bonds, had approved Vodafone Ukraine&
South Korea's MainBiz association and Odesa region agree to cooperate on Ukraine reconstruction
South Korea's association of small and medium-sized businesses MainBiz said on Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Odesa Regional Council to cooperate on the reconstruction of Ukraine. Under the agreement, MainBiz and Odesa Regional Council committed to cooperation in the economy, trade, logistics,
Ukrainian AI startup LetsData raises $1.6 million in first funding round
Ukraine's AI startup LetsData said on Wednesday it has secured $1.6 million in its first investment round. Investors include venture capital firms SMOK Ventures, Wayra, Tilia Impact Ventures, 1991 Ventures, Google's Ukraine Support Fund, and Startup Wise Guys as well as two angel investors
URN Daily: Ukraine debt chief warns bondholders against 'Trump trades'; Russia damages critical infrastructure in mass missile strike
Today's Contents Just The Facts: * Metinvest confirms production halt at Pokrovsk, says it's working to ensure coal, coke supply to steel sites * Ukraine debt chief warns bondholders against 'Trump trades' * Russia launches mass missile attack on Ukraine, inflicting critical infrastructure damage Here's
Russia launches mass missile attack on Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure
Russia launched a mass missile attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, including Kh-101, Kh-22, and Kalibr cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force reported. The Air Force tracked around 117 enemy air targets, including 77 that were shot down.
Ukraine debt chief warns bondholders against 'Trump trades'
Ukraine's governmental commissioner for Public Debt Management, Yuriy Butsa, warned investors against betting on a swift resolution to the conflict with Russia tied to Donald Trump's upcoming return to the White House, Bloomberg reported. "If you look at our yield curve, people expect some quick,
Metinvest confirms production halt at Pokrovsk, says it's working to ensure coal, coke supply to steel sites
Metinvest, Ukraine's largest steelmaker, confirmed it has suspended operations at its Pokrovsk coal mine in the southeast of Ukraine amid shifting frontlines, power outages, and worsening security conditions. "The full impact of this suspension on the Group is currently being assessed. The asset's facilities remain