Skip to content

URN Daily: Ukraine, US to start talks on minerals deal today; EU extends Ukraine's 'transport visa-free regime'

Today's Contents

The Reporter's Notepad

  • Weekly Roundup

Just The Facts:

  • Ukraine, US to start talks on minerals deal on Friday
  • EU, Ukraine launch new business partnership to draw investments in war-torn country
  • Ukraine, EU extend 'transport visa-free regime' until end-2025
  • US ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink resigns
  • Ukraine signs $58 million grant agreement with Japan for economic recovery

Here's What They Think:

  • Global Witness: Ukraine should focus on building greener future, not fighting with US over resources
  • ECFR: Europe has tools at its disposal to influence Ukraine's future

Sober Second Thought:

  • Europe's role in Ukraine's reconstruction hinges on dual-intent integration of displaced Ukrainians, EPC policy brief says

The Rebuilders' Social

  • Direct hit destroys Biosphere warehouse and kills one worker, Naftogaz recovers have of production lost due to attacks, Ukrainian Railways boosts rail purchases through procurement savings.

Dear readers,

URN newsroom chief Valentina here with you today for another look back at the key events that shaped the past week.

This post is for paying subscribers only

Subscribe

Already have an account? Sign In

Latest

URN Daily: Ukraine seeks delay in EU carbon border tax. Riley Risk urges contingency planning for clients in east as fighting intensifies.

URN Daily: Ukraine seeks delay in EU carbon border tax. Riley Risk urges contingency planning for clients in east as fighting intensifies.

Today's Contents Reporter's Notepad: * Riley Risk recommends companies in east prepare contingency plans amid heavy fighting, possible Ukrainian territory loss Just The Facts: * Ukraine to ask EU to delay introducing carbon border tax, trade envoy says * Ukraine's finance minister discusses reconstruction opportunities with Canadian

Members Public
May 22 Intelligence Summary: Riley Risks recommends clients in east Ukraine accelerate contingency planning

May 22 Intelligence Summary: Riley Risks recommends clients in east Ukraine accelerate contingency planning

Current Regional Status Overview Region Current Risk Level Change Factor Key Triggers North MODERATE Degrading Incursion into Sumy Oblast East HIGH Degrading Tactical Disadvantages / Land South HIGH Degrading RU Offensive ZP / KHER West MODERATE No Change Missile / Drone Strikes Current Infrastructure Status Energy Food/Water Medical Communications Transportation ONLINE ONLINE

Members Public