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Trump told Putin not to escalate in Ukraine, sources say
US President-elect Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of the sizeable US military presence in Europe, The Washington Post reported, citing unnamed sources. Trump made the comments on Thursday in his first phone call with Putin after the
World Bank, UN and EC start new damage assessment of Ukraine war; results expected in early 2025
The World Bank, the European Commission, the United Nations and the Ukrainian government have started updating their assessment of damages caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and expect to finish early next year. "The report will provide a rapid, consistent and transparent cross-sectoral assessment of the
Zelensky was 'somewhat reassured' after call with Trump, sources say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "somewhat reassured" by a recent conversation with US President-Elect Donald Trump, news website Axios reported, citing unnamed sources. It also reported that during the 25-minute conversation on Wednesday last week, shortly after the election, Trump passed the phone to billionaire Elon
Franco-Ukrainian Chamber seminar on energy: DTEK, Schneider Electric, Ukrsibbank
Organizers: Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Topic: The seminar focused on the critical role of energy in Ukraine's reconstruction and resilience, highlighting the severe damages to energy infrastructure due to the war, estimated at $50-60 billion. The speakers emphasized the need for decentralized, green energy
URN Daily: Ukraine may start international flights in January, World Bank pledges $750 million to help Ukraine improve public investment management
Contents Reporter's Notepad: Ukraine is back to business after a multi-day freeze-up to watch the US elections. Plus, a DTEK official offers clear examples of what "decentralization" means for the security of Ukraine's grid, in our latest "snippet" of conversation.
EU-Ukraine poultry trade panel: Agriculture Ministry, European Federation of Farmers, European Association of Poultry Processors
Organizer: Ukrainian Agribusiness Club and UCABEvent agency Agenda: 11:00 - 11:05 Welcoming word Alex Lissitsa, President of Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB) 11:05 - 11:20 Panel Discussion Moderator: Nazar Bobitski, Head of the UCAB EU office Kick-off remarks 11:20 - 12:20 Panel Discussion Panelists: * Taras Vysotskyi, First
EIB approves business investment funding for Ukraine, Armenia, Poland
The European Investment Bank (EIB) said it approved €1.5 billion for the development of semiconductors, energy efficiency lighting, and digital financial inclusion, alongside supporting business investment in Ukraine, Armenia, and Poland. The EIB provided no more details on the financing, which was announced Wednesday as part of a larger
World Bank to provide $750 million to help Ukraine improve public investment management system
The World Bank will allocate $750 million to support Ukraine in its efforts to improve its public investment management system at the central level and public financial management and fiscal governance at local and regional levels. The funding will be provided through Supporting Reconstruction through Smart Fiscal Governance (SURGE) project,
ICC to cut arbitration costs for investors in Ukraine's reconstruction, works on 2nd Black Sea Grain Initiative
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world's largest business organization, will lower the costs of its arbitration court for foreign investors involved in reconstruction-related disputes in Ukraine, ICC Secretary General John Denton said. "The big issue for a foreign investor is clear access to dispute
South Korea's construction sector increasingly focused on Ukraine's rebuilding
South Korean construction companies are increasingly anticipating an early end to the war and the start of Ukraine's reconstruction, following Donald Trump's reelection as US president, Business Korea reported. "If the Russia-Ukraine war ends and the Ukraine reconstruction project begins in earnest, we expect
Ukraine likely to resume flights from an international airport in January
Ukraine is expected to resume operations at Lviv or Boryspil international airports by the end of January 2025, the Kyiv Independent reported on Thursday, citing Marsh McLennan Senior Partner Crispin Ellison. It would be easier to provide insurance arrangements for aviation if aircraft start flying from Lviv, but Ukraine'
Zelensky calls on businesses to help shape Ukraine's economic strategy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited businesses to take part in the development of an "internal strengthening plan for Ukraine," with a focus on economic growth as a key component. Speaking on Thursday at the 10th Kyiv International Economic Forum, Zelensky said the plan is about internal resilience and
Zelensky rejects talk of ceasefire without 'clear security guarantees'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the notion of calling a ceasefire without giving his country security guarantees, adding that any quick end to the war would require major concessions that he is unwilling to make. “Talk of a ceasefire is dangerous when there are no security guarantees for Ukraine – clear,
Putin says he's open to dialogue but Ukraine must remain neutral
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his reelection to the US presidency and said he is ready for dialogue on the war in Ukraine but insisted that the neighboring country must remain neutral as a condition for any peace agreement.
