Ukraine and France on Tuesday signed seven agreements worth a total of €51 million to launch projects aimed at supporting Ukraine's healthcare sector, Ukraine's Economy Ministry said.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) said it has agreed with Ukraine's government to direct €50 million of its financing to Ukrainian national railway operator Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) to upgrade key rail border crossing points with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.
Kyiv's retail real estate market showed "signs of steady recovery" in 2024, driven by stronger consumer activity, increased retailer confidence, and the gradual return of international brands, according to new research from CBRE Ukraine.
Today's Contents Reporter's Notepad: * 3 tips for investors seeking development finance to help rebuild Ukraine, from a 25-year DFC veteran Just The Facts: * Russia says it's still 'working' with US on Ukraine peace deal, bilateral relations * EBRD, Aon's war risk
John Moran, who's resigning from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) after nearly 25 years, has garnered a wealth of expertise in many topics crucial to Ukraine's future, particularly in de-risking and catalyzing private sector investment in tough environments.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Moscow continues to engage with the United States on bilateral relations and a Ukraine peace deal, according to media reports.
Ukraine's construction industry continues to recover, driven largely by infrastructure reconstruction, though growth is slowing compared to previous years, according to think tank GMK Center.
The Netherlands is earmarking €2 billion in support for Ukraine, including €500 million to fund Ukraine's Drone Line project to integrate unmanned aerial systems into front-line operations, according to the defense ministries of both countries.
The Swedish government said it will provide SEK 16 billion ($1.6 billion) in its largest military support package to Ukraine, bringing Sweden's total military support to SEK 80 billion.
Ukraine's GDP warrant was on track on Monday for its biggest daily loss since shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion, as optimism over a US brokered ceasefire waned, Reuters reported.
Ukrainian insurance companies INGO, Colonnade and UNIQA have begun offering war risk policies backed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility (URGF) for inland cargo, vehicle damage and railway rolling stock, according to an EBRD press release.
Today's Contents Reporter's Notepad: * Fancy a dinner date in Kyiv on Thursday? * Why are Turkish companies so prevalent in the reconstruction? Just The Facts: * Trump 'very angry' at Putin, threatens tariffs on Russian oil if no Ukraine ceasefire reached * Ukraine seeks changes to new
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was "very angry" and "pi**ed off" at Vladimir Putin after the Russian president said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky lacks legitimacy to sign a peace deal, NBC News reported, citing a phone interview with Trump.
Ukraine plans to request modifications to US President Donald Trump's expanded economic deal proposal, including a commitment for increased US investment, an unnamed source familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. A draft proposal reviewed by Bloomberg suggests granting Washington control over all major future infrastructure and mineral investments
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board completed the seventh review of Ukraine's $15.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, allowing for a $400 million disbursement to support the country's budget. The funding will bring the total disbursements to Ukraine under the program
