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
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.
