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Sweden allocates extra SEK 1.4 billion for Ukraine's reconstruction in largest civil support package
Sweden said it is increasing its development assistance to Ukraine by over SEK 1.4 billion ($137 million) to support the country's reconstruction, development and humanitarian needs. "The new support focuses on the most urgent needs such as energy supply, housing, medical care, mine clearance, safe schooling
Ukraine's economy ministry, Kyiv School of Economics seek investment projects for 2025 Rome conference
Ukraine's ministry of economy, in collaboration with the Kyiv School of Economics, is seeking investment projects across key sectors of the Ukrainian economy, the government said in a press release. The selected projects will be compiled into a catalogue showcasing the most promising opportunities and will be presented
Ukraine signs deal with Finland on enhanced defence cooperation
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen and Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) meant to improve cooperation between the two countries on defense. The agreement covers cooperation on defence materials, ammunition production, defence industrial projects, exchange of information, and R&D, the
5 communications tips for foreign investors aiming to help rebuild Ukraine, from the head of Neo-Eco's hit PR effort
When Neo-Eco, a French SME with over 50 full-time staff, entered Ukraine in 2022, few in Central or Eastern Europe had heard of it. Less than three years later, the company has earned a media presence beyond its size. It has been featured in 100 articles and interviews
US envoy arrives in Moscow to seek Russian agreement to 30-day ceasefire
Steve Witkoff, the US envoy assigned to the Ukraine-Russia war, landed in Moscow on Thursday to press talks for a ceasefire, after securing Ukraine's agreement, the Russian news agency Interfax reported, citing "aviation services." The reported arrival comes after Witkoff joined a delegation in Jeddah
Netherlands Enterprise Agency awards €4 million grant for construction of 400 bio-based houses in Ukraine
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has awarded a €4 million grant to a consortium of Rawblox, Hempire UA, and OpenDoorUkraine.NL for the construction of 400 bio-based, circular houses in Ukraine over the next four years. The 60 sqm houses will be based on hybrid straw and hemp technologies
Norway allocates €16 million to Nordic Green Bank for Ukraine's rebuilding
Norway will provide €16 million to the Nordic Green Bank (NEFCO) to support Ukraine's reconstruction and green recovery, the development finance institution said. The funding will mainly support energy-efficiency projects, such as renovating schools and hospitals, upgrading wastewater facilities, and installing solar energy solutions.
Ukraine could import up to 4 bcm of gas this year, and seeks large volumes from the US, exec says
Ukraine could import as much as 4 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas between April and October as it looks to compensate for production losses amid Russian attacks on the country's gas infrastructure, Dmytro Lyppa, the CEO of LLC Gas TSO of Ukraine, the country's gas
UK's McGill and Partners rolls out AI-powered war risk reinsurance tool for commercial property in Ukraine
London-based insurance broker McGill and Partners has developed an AI-powered war risk reinsurance facility for commercial property in Ukraine, This is Money reported, citing Hamish Greenwood, head of crisis management at McGill. The new facility, developed with Ukrainian insurance tech start-up FortuneGuard, uses data on missile strikes
EU carbon tax could lead to $2.7 billion investment loss, $4.7 billion in export loss for Ukraine by 2030, study suggests
Introduction of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could lead to some $2.7 billion in investment losses for Ukraine between 2026 and 2030, according to an updated estimate from steel industry consultancy GMK Center. In addition, potential export losses during the same period are projected at
Turkish trade, agriculture ministers to meet Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss reconstruction
Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, accompanied by representatives from the Turkish Contractors Association and 25 Turkish construction companies, are set to visit Kyiv, Turkish news outlets reported, citing the Trade Ministry. During the visit, the ministers will meet with President Volodymyr
US government-backed TechMet looks to develop major lithium project in Ukraine, CEO says
TechMet CEO Brian Menell told the Financial Times the company plans to bid for the development of a major lithium project in central Ukraine, describing the lithium resources at the Dobra site as "very significant." The projects would involve the construction of a lithium mine and processing facilities.