Today's Contents

Reporter's Notepad:

• Riley Risk joins URN Partner Program to help foreign investors monitor security of operations throughout Ukraine.

Just The Facts:

• Past US aid to Ukraine excluded from minerals agreement, Shmyhal says
• Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 for WWII anniversary
• Korea's Itoxi Corp to help City One Development build 2 glass plants in Ukraine
• World Bank lends $70 million to Ukrhydroenergo to build storage systems
• IFC and Ukrsibbank launch €66 million risk-sharing facility to back Ukrainian corporates

Here's What They Think:

• Newsmax: Ukraine's minerals deal with the US is an investment in its survival, not a threat to its independence
• The Washington Post: Ukraine deserves fairer peace deal as Trump's proposal tilts too much toward Russia

Sober Second Thought:

• Ukraine's investment climate remains a major obstacle to post-war reconstruction, GMK Center says

Rebuilder's Social

• The Vice Prime Minister for Restoration talks of construction reform, Yulia Svyrydenko's press secretary tells the story of Prince Harry and the Easter Eggs, and DiXi Group x-rays the country's Chornobyl expenses.

Dear Subscribers,

Yesterday, Ukraine Rebuild Newswire launched its Partner Program, which is bringing on world experts to help foreign investors understand the investment landscape in Ukraine.

We started the program on Monday with exclusive news coverage by CMS, the top 10 global law firm, of a plan by Ukraine's state electricity off-taker to clear debt to renewable energy producers.

Today, we bring on board Riley Risk, the premier security risk advisory firm for complex environments, to keep companies, NGOs, agencies and other organizations aware of the security risks of operating in Ukraine.

We start today, with a weekly intelligence summary crafted exclusively for Ukraine Rebuild Newswire.

Download the full 5,300-word report here.

Here's a sampling:

Weekly Intelligence Summary, April 29

Executive Summary

Organizations with operations in the eastern sectors of Ukraine should accelerate contingency planning and review evacuation triggers, as the situation degrades across the eastern regions.

Infrastructure remains generally stable, with occasional power cuts, but Kherson has suffered increased civilian targeting and Pokrovosk and Toretsk face severe pressure, with a high likelihood of territorial changes in 1-3 months.

Western and central regions remain stable for operations.

Critical Risk Zones:

●      Kostyantynopil direction – Unstable and Russian forces pushing West.

●      Chasiv Yar: High combat activity, likely to fall within 1-2 months

●      Kherson City: Increased civilian targeting, daily shelling

●      Pokrovsk direction - Highly under threat, but at moment stabilised

●      Sivers’k direction - Future intent of RU forces: Possibly to envelop the surrounding area. 

Elevated Risk Sectors:

●      Pokrovsk: Russian encirclement attempts ongoing

●      Kupyansk: Supply hub under pressure

●      Zaporizhzhia: Military buildup, offensive operations have now started

Stable Sectors:

●      Western regions: Normal operations possible

●      Kharkiv: Static front, limited changes

●      Central regions: Routine operations continuing

Current Regional Status Overview

Current Infrastructure Status

 Western Sector - Lviv

The western city of Lviv remained relatively peaceful, with no direct attacks, while other areas were hit by drone and missile strikes. Lviv continues to feel the pressures of the populace who were forced to flee their homes from other parts of Ukraine to the relatively peaceful west. Lviv remains an important centre of humanitarian assistance, as well as international diplomatic affairs.

Western Sector - Kyiv

Geopolitical Updates: On April 23, Russian drones and missiles attacked Kyiv, prompting air defense units to respond, causing fires and debris damage across various districts. The next day, Russia launched a major assault on Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people and injuring over 70, making it the deadliest attack in months.

Russian attacks continued on April 25, causing heavy damage and fatalities, while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many drones. Almost 150 unmanned aircraft were launched towards Ukraine by April 27, causing more casualties to mount.

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The 19-page report details the security situation in all regions of Ukraine, with details of clashes, forecasts and other information of use to companies and other organizations operating in Ukraine.

For the full report, click here.