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EC seeks to extend duty-free imports for Ukraine steel as Metinvest CEO warns capacity depends on security guarantees
The European Commission (EC) said it has proposed to prolong measures guaranteeing duty-free imports for Ukraine's steel as it looks to support the country's economy. "Iron and steel exports to the EU are a significant source of revenue for Ukraine. Continuing to exempt these
Take-up of Kyiv warehouse space surged 63% last year to near pre-war levels, CBRE says
The annual take-up of warehouse space in the Kyiv market returned to near pre-war levels last year, driven by a surge in pre-leases for developments nearing completion, according to a study by CBRE Ukraine. Annual take-up in Kyiv totaled 167,000 in the year, an increase
EBRD approves €15 million loan for Ukrainian Yuria Pharm Group's investments in Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Latvia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it approved a €15 million loan to co-finance Ukrainian pharmaceuticals manufacturer Yuria Pharm Group's investment program in Uzbekistan, Ukraine and Latvia for 2025-2027. The funding, focused on green projects and other capex, will be divided into €13
EU calls for proposals to support Ukrainian small businesses under Ukraine Facility
The European Commission (EC) issued a new call for proposals from banks and international financial institutions under the €9.3 billion Ukraine Investment Framework, this time focused on supporting small businesses. This call "encourages partners to take on more risk and provide grants to businesses in war-affected areas,
Ukraine's legislation passes EU review for free movement of goods
The Ukrainian government said the country has completed the official screening of its legislation for compliance with European Union norms under the Free Movement of Goods chapter. As part of the screening, Ukraine prepared over 44 presentations for the European Commission on 59 acts of EU law regulating industrial products,
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih is ready to form JVs with European companies for mining in Ukraine, says CEO
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih is prepared to establish JVs with European investors in the mining sector to contribute to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, CEO Mauro Longobardo said. We "call on potential Italian and European partners to explore the next level of cooperation and to consider a joint venture
5 security tips for investors in the reconstruction, from the ex intelligence officer who led Healix's war-time Ukraine operation
When foreign investors consider joining the reconstruction, they often fearfully imagine Russian missiles hitting their offices, land mines crippling employees or drone strikes destroying warehouses. Not to fear, says George Janjalia, the former Georgian military intelligence officer who led security in Ukraine for a globally famous AI company through three
BII and Proparco to provide risk-sharing guarantees worth $57 million to EBRD to support Ukraine's cross-border trade
The UK's development finance institution British International Investment (BII), and the French development agency Proparco will provide risk-sharing guarantees worth a total of $57 million to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the lender's trade finance exposure in Ukraine. BII will
Trump wants Zelensky to make concessions in peace talks to restart aid, intelligence sharing, sources say
US President Donald Trump has made it clear to his aides that he wants President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to show willingness to make concessions in peace negotiations, such as giving up territory to Russia, unnamed US officials told NBC. Signing of the proposed minerals deal alone won't
Czechia gets €188 million in EU funding to back companies involved in Ukraine's reconstruction
The Czech Republic will receive €188 million from the European Union's Ukraine Facility to support Czech companies involved in the reconstruction of Ukraine. "This is great news for Czech entrepreneurs. They already have dozens of projects underway in Ukraine, thanks to our government's support, and
EU seeks to grant Ukraine access to Single Market in final peace deal, The Telegraph reports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is prepared to stretch EU rules to the "breaking point" to guarantee Ukraine's access to the Single Market, The Telegraph reported, citing a senior EU official. While the EU would decide which sectors to open and which to restrict,
Poland's Orlen outlines partnership with Naftogaz to diversify Ukraine's LNG supply
Polish energy firm Orlen said it has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Ukraine's oil and gas company Naftogaz on March 7, outlining terms of their partnership in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. As part of the memorandum, the companies also signed a contract to supply about
EBRD mulls lending Ukrainian grocery store chain Vrus $25 million to expand retail operations
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is considering providing a $25 million multicurrency senior long-term loan to Ukrainian grocery store chain Varus Group to expand its retail operations in the country. The financing would help Varus boost employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other
