Valentina Bajic
Years of experience in business reporting and policy research. Worked in project monitoring and implementation in private, government and NGO sectors. Graduated in International Relations.
Russia forms peace talks team for Ukraine: Putin's not included
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the composition of a negotiating team for peace talks with Ukraine, expected to be held on Thursday in Istanbul, with himself not included.
EU may temporarily reinstate pre-war agricultural trade restrictions on Ukraine, sources say
The European Union (EU) could temporarily reintroduce tariffs and quotas in its agricultural trade with Ukraine if a new deal is not ready to start when the war-related tariff breaks end on June 5, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed diplomats.
Ukraine's Astarta gets $40 million from IFC to build soy protein concentrate plant
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) said on Wednesday it will invest $40 million in Ukraine's agro-industrial holding company Astarta to support the construction of the country's first soy protein concentrate plant.
Switzerland to fund Ukraine's EBRD share subscription with €6.4 million
Switzerland has agreed to pay €6.4 million on Ukraine's behalf for its subscription to extra shares in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), under a newly signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
France pledges €10 million for EBRD's Chernobyl restoration account
France has pledged to provide €10 million for the International Chernobyl Cooperation Account, managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), to help restore safety at the site.
Switzerland, Malta contribute to Council of Europe's action plan for Ukraine
Switzerland has made a voluntary contribution of close to €1.5 million, and Malta has contributed €100,000 to the Council of Europe's 2023-2026 action plan for Ukraine.
Zelensky says Moscow 'silent' on direct talks proposal as Trump mulls joining negotiations in Istanbul
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday evening that Moscow has stayed "silent" all day about a proposal for direct peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey's city of Istanbul on May 15.
DTEK Energy plans annual buyback of up to $100 million in Eurobonds, seeks term changes
DTEK Energy, a subsidiary of Ukraine's largest private energy producer DTEK, has asked holders of its 2027 Eurobonds to consider changes to the current payment rules and to approve a plan where the company would buy back up to $100 million worth of bonds each year.
Ukraine's MHP starts production of liquified biomethane, makes first shipment to EU
MHP, the agricultural holding that includes Ukraine's largest poultry producer, said it has started commercial production of liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG) and has finalised its first export shipment to the European Union. In a press release on Friday, MHP said its Bio-LNG, produced entirely from poultry manure and other
UNDP delivers supplies to Ukraine to boost monitoring of Black Sea pollution
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine said on Monday it has provided important chemicals and lab supplies to regional offices of the State Environmental Inspectorate, helping the country better monitor and respond to environmental risks in the Black Sea area.
Zelensky calls on Putin to meet him in Istanbul for direct peace talks on Thursday
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday evening he was ready to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for direct peace negotiations in Turkey's city of Istanbul on Thursday.
Cost of managing Chornobyl exclusion zone rose 9% to $55.6 million last year, DiXi Group analysis says
The cost of managing the Chornobyl exclusion zone rose 9% last year to UAH 2.31 billion ($55.6 million), the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management said.
Past aid to Ukraine excluded from minerals deal talks with US, Shmyhal says
Ukraine has agreed that previous US aid to Kyiv will not be included in the minerals deal it plans to sign with Washington, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 for WWII anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a temporary Russian ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8, May 9, and May 10, during the days marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II.