The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to allocate approximately €1 billion this year to support Ukraine in rebuilding its power sector and enhancing energy resilience, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing EBRD Vice President Matteo Patrone.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Pesko said Wednesday that a visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, in the US for talks with the Trump administration is possible, Reuters reported, signalling possible further warming in US-Russian relations.
The European Union will cover up to 84% of Ukraine's external financing needs this year, which are estimated at $39.3 billion, the European Commission said on Wednesday, following a meeting in Kyiv of the Ukraine Donor Platform's Steering Committee.
Kormotech, a leading Ukrainian pet food manufacturer, is considering expanding dry pet food production, either within Ukraine or by establishing new facilities in Romania, Chief Operating Officer Igor Paranyak told Interfax-Ukraine.
Ukraine's largest private energy producer, DTEK Group, said it has appointed Kuninori Matsuda to its Advisory Council, reinforcing efforts to collaborate with Japanese partners and investors as part of the company's recovery and transition strategy.
Today's Contents Reporter's Notepad: * No questions unasked Just The Facts: * Russia can't accept US proposals to end Ukraine war 'as is,' says deputy foreign minister * Ukraine, US held first round of consultations on minerals deal; work to continue, Sybiha says * European Commission
Russia can't accept current proposals by the US administration on ending the war in Ukraine in their current form, as they don't address what Russia sees as the "root causes of the conflict," the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
Ukraine and the US have already held a first round of consultations on the newest draft of the proposed minerals agreement between the two countries and will continue working to "reach a mutually acceptable text for signing," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday.
Ukraine-based investment manager BGV Group Management said its subsidiary Pobuzhzhia Development has agreed to cooperate with the Ukrainian investment promotion office, UkraineInvest, to attract investments in its $450 million graphite project in the country's Kirovohrad region.
The European Commission said on Tuesday it has disbursed €3.5 billion in funding to Ukraine as part of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility, bringing the total released under the facility to about €19.6 billion.
The World Bank said it has approved a $432 million loan to Ukraine to improve the resilience of the country's national road network and increase operational efficiency in the transport sector.
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
