The Risks
The losses, the damage, the insurance and the war.
War-related pollution threatens drinking water in southern Ukraine, study finds
Military activity has significantly degraded surface water quality in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, raising concerns that key rivers and canals used for drinking water and irrigation could become unsafe for human consumption, according to new research. A study by a group of Ukrainian scientists found an increase in concentrations
Exclusive: Ukraine's FortuneGuard in talks to raise $50 million to expand AI-based war-risk insurance solution
FortuneGuard, a Ukrainian InsureTech startup that has developed an AI-powered war risk insurance solution for Ukraine, is now in talks to raise capital and take the model to new markets and product lines. The solution, launched in partnership with UK reinsurance broker McGill and Partners and ARX Insurance, a
EBRD provides €60 million unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to ProCredit Bank Ukraine to support energy security
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a new unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to ProCredit Bank Ukraine to unlock €60 million in financing to support energy security for Ukrainian businesses and households.
Ferrexpo says it was forced to shut down 2 pellet production lines due to Ukrainian sanctions, suspension of VAT refunds
Ferrexpo said it was forced to shut down two of its pellet production lines following a decision by the Ukrainian tax authorities to impose sanctions on Ukrainian oligarch Konstantin Zhevago and suspend VAT refunds.
Ukraine's central bank eases some currency restrictions to attract new foreign investment
The National Bank of Ukraine said it is introducing a series of currency liberalization measures to attract more foreign investment and support existing businesses in Ukraine, businesses, starting May 10.
Ukraine's economy ministry creates international working group to develop insurance market
Ukraine's Economy Ministry said it has held the inaugural meeting of a new international task force aimed at accelerating the development of the country's insurance market.
Zelensky seeks Western help to develop drones to intercept aerial attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has ordered his government to step up efforts to engage Western help to develop drones to intercept aerial attacks.
Interpol places former Ukrtatnafta executives on wanted list over UAH 5.8 billion embezzlement
Interpol has placed former executives of a Ukrainian oil refining company on its wanted list over alleged embezzlement of UAH 5.8 billion ($140 million), according to Ukraine's National Police.
Minerals deal forms 'very important part' of Ukraine's future security, ambassador to US says
The minerals deal Ukraine signed with the US last week serves as part of the foundation of Ukraine's future security, even though it doesn't explicity provide security guarantees to the country, said Oksana Markarova, the country's ambassador to the United States.
Ukraine's Naftogaz lost nearly 50% of winter gas output due to Russian attacks
The Ukrainian state oil and gas company Naftogaz Group said 34 sites of its unit Ukrgasvydobuvannya, the country's largest gas producer, were attacked by Russia in the 2024-2025 winter season, leading to a loss of almost 50% of its gas output.
War disrupts traditional smuggling routes in Transcarpathia, study shows
Transcarpathia, Ukraine's westernmost region bordering Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania, has long been a smuggling hotspot. Deep-rooted corruption, a weak state presence, and resilient cross-border ethnic networks have entrenched an illicit economy dominated by tobacco, goods, drug, and human smuggling.