Ukrenergo comments on potential power cuts ahead of upcoming winter
Provided that there are no systemic attacks on the energy system, Ukraine may go through the heating season without restrictions on electricity consumption.
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15 September 2025
Ukrainian National Guard delegation at London exhibition initiates talks with leading arms manufacturers
A delegation of the National Guard of Ukraine at the international defense exhibition DSEI UK 2025 in London initiated direct negotiations with leading arms and military equipment manufacturers.
14 September 2025
VR committee chairperson: Ukraine spends 31% of its GDP on defense—highest in the world
Ukraine is currently spending 31% of its GDP on defense, the highest rate in the world.
Ukraine expands range of domestically produced weapons – President
Ukraine is continuously expanding the range of strike weapons it produces and deploys.
Shmyhal discusses creation of joint ventures and military reforms with German colleagues
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and senior officials from the German Ministry of Defense’s “Ukraine” Situation Center—Brigadier General Joachim Kaschke and his predecessor, Major General Christian Freuding met in Kyiv to discuss the establishment of joint ventures with German companies and the implementation of reforms within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
13 September 2025
G7 Finance Ministers discuss increasing economic pressure on Russia
Canada convened a meeting of Finance Ministers from the Group of Seven nations to discuss ways to intensify pressure on Russia’s war economy.
About 30M tonnes of new-harvest grain already gathered across Ukraine
As of September 12, 2025, Ukrainian farmers gathered 29.15 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
12 September 2025
Preparing for winter: EU announces additional EUR 40 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The European Commission has announced an additional EUR 40 million in humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine endure its fourth winter amid ongoing Russian aggression.
With a third of oil refineries shut down, Russia will face gasoline collapse – expert’s opinion
Having 30-35% of its oil refining facilities shut down, Russia may face a serious crisis. At the same time, one should not underestimate the enemy’s ability to quickly restore its energy objects after strikes.
11 September 2025
National Bank satisfied with current level of foreign exchange earnings returning to Ukraine
The dynamics of export revenue inflows to Ukraine is stable, which indicates the effectiveness of the National Bank’s financial monitoring in this area.
External factors to determine FX rates in Ukraine next week – KYT Group
Next week, Ukraine’s foreign exchange rates will be influenced mainly not by internal but external factors, in particular the U.S. Federal Reserve System’s decision on the rate policy.
At international defense industry exhibitions, customers primarily seek Ukrainian products – MAC HUB
Ukraine’s defense industry is currently playing one of the key roles in the global arms market. At international exhibitions, customers primarily seek Ukrainian defense industry products, which represent quick and effective solutions that have been tested in modern combat conditions.
10 September 2025
Defense industry, shadow fleet, and energy: Ukraine aligns sanctions against Russia with UK
Ukraine has aligned its sanctions with the United Kingdom and imposed restrictions on individuals assisting Russia’s defense industry, shadow fleet, and energy sector.
Ukraine, EU begin screening procedure in agriculture
The Ukrainian delegation and the European Commission have started screening meetings in Brussels under Chapter 11 ‘Agriculture and Rural Development’.
09 September 2025
Hrynchuk and IMF representatives discussed preparations for heating season
Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk discussed the current situation in the Ukrainian energy system and preparations for the heating season with the International Monetary Fund mission.
Ukraine requests new cooperation program from IMF – Svyrydenko
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko handed IMF Mission for Ukraine Chief Gavin Gray a letter requesting a new cooperation program to support Ukraine over the coming years.
Another 22 Instagram accounts blocked in Ukraine for advertising casinos
The PlayCity state agency has blocked 22 Instagram accounts for illegally advertising gambling businesses.
08 September 2025
All services in Tax Consultant Offices to be free of charge
All services in the new Tax Consultant Offices will be provided free of charge, and in the near future, an electronic queue will become available on the website of the State Tax Service.
Winter heating at risk: Expert identifies vulnerable cities
Ukraine is well prepared for the heating season, with sufficient reserves of gas, coal, and petroleum products. At the same time, the greatest threat remains possible Russian strikes on thermal generating facilities in certain cities.
Association of ATO Veteran Entrepreneurs: 64% of veterans want to start their own business
According to polls, 64% of Ukrainian defenders consider opening their own business after the war ends.
Russia attacks energy facility in Kyiv region
Russian forces have launched an attack on one of the thermal power generation facilities in the Kyiv region.
06 September 2025
Ukraine is working to increase contributions to PURL program - Zelensky
Ukraine is working to increase funding for the PURL program.
Russian invaders transport over 36,000 tonnes of stolen grain via Mariupol port
Since the beginning of the year, Russian occupiers have transported more than 36,000 tons of stolen Ukrainian grain through the seaport of Mariupol.
Ukroboronprom signs over 10 agreements at MSPO exhibition in Poland
Following the MSPO 2025 International Defense Industry Exhibition in Poland’s Kielce, a team of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI) has signed more than 10 defense industry cooperation agreements.
Ukraine’s trade turnover reaches $78.9 billion over eight months
From January to August 2025, Ukraine’s total trade turnover amounted to $78.9 billion.
05 September 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine is ready to supply gas and oil to Slovakia—if they’re not Russian
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to supply gas and oil to Slovakia—if they are not of Russian origin.
Ukraine’s international reserves grow to $46 billion in August
Ukraine’s international reserves increased by 7% in August 2025, reaching $46.03 billion as of September 1.
04 September 2025
Banking expert predicts no significant fluctuations on FX market next week
The second week of September will not be anything extraordinary for the foreign exchange market. The exchange rate situation will not change significantly.
One in three Russian companies operating at loss, Ukrainian intelligence claims
In the first half of 2025, the share of loss-making enterprises in Russia rose to 30.4%, the highest level since 2020.
Ukraine’s egg exports exceed $100M over seven months
In January-July 2025, Ukrainian producers exported USD 103.1 million worth of chicken eggs, which is 2.6 times higher compared to the same period last year.