Ukraine plans to launch grants for ammunition, explosives production
The Ukrainian government is planning to launch a grant program next week to support the production of ammunition and explosives.
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20 July 2025
Ukraine plans one-year moratorium on business inspections – PM
The Ukrainian government, in coordination with law enforcement agencies and the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), is preparing to introduce a one-year moratorium on business inspections, starting next week.
NBU unveils mortgage lending development strategy
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published its Mortgage Lending Development Strategy, approved by the Financial Stability Council and the NBU Board, aimed at improving housing affordability through market-based mechanisms.
National Bank of Ukraine Governor on 18th package of sanctions: Comprehensive isolation of Russia's financial sector is gaining momentum
Andriy Pyshnyy, the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, called the 18th package of sanctions against Russia particularly significant for its financial sector.
Ukraine planning to sell stakes in major state-owned companies, Economy Minister says
The Ministry of Economy is working on legislative changes that will allow the privatization of stakes in large state-owned companies.
19 July 2025
Shmyhal: Ukrainian weapons production has increased 35-fold
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's defense production has increased 35 times and now accounts for 40% of all weapons used at the front.
Ukraine’s Teletactica raises $1.5M to scale up innovations
Ukraine’s defense tech company Teletactica has raised USD 1.5 million in investments to develop electronic warfare (EW) resistant communications systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground robotic systems.
18 July 2025
Ukraine’s An-124 Ruslan successfully relocated to Germany after modernization
Ukraine’s An-124-100 aircraft has been modernized and successfully relocated to Germany.
17 July 2025
Economic ties between Ukraine, Czech Republic strengthen despite war – ambassador
Despite the war, the trade turnover between Ukraine and the Czech Republic is growing, as well as the number of Ukrainian businesses on the territory of the Czech Republic and Czech projects in Ukraine.
First 10 participants in She Drives project already employed
About 40 women participants in the She Drives project have received a Category D driving license, and 10 of them have already found a job.
ECOSOC President: Russian aggression causes global tsunami effect
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has caused an immediate food crisis, displacement of millions of people, and significantly complicated the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. At the same time, Ukraine’s economy remains resilient.
Frontline, Quantum Systems sign strategic partnership agreement
Ukraine’s Frontline has signed a strategic agreement with the German-Ukrainian drone manufacturer, Quantum Systems.
16 July 2025
Ukraine’s freight transportation market lacks about 40,000 drivers – Derkach
Ukraine’s freight transportation market is facing a shortage of personnel. Currently, transport companies lack up to 40,000 drivers.
Moldova becomes major importer of Ukrainian-produced flour in MY 2024/25
In the marketing year 2024/2025, a total of 23.5 thousand tonnes of Ukrainian-produced flour went towards Moldova.
15 July 2025
European Commission approves ‘roaming visa-free regime’ for Ukraine
The European Commission has approved Ukraine’s inclusion in the EU’s ‘Roam like at Home’ policy, allowing Ukrainians to use mobile services across the EU without incurring additional charges.
14 July 2025
Ukraine ships over 130M tonnes of cargo via maritime corridor – Kuleba
Since the launch of the maritime corridor, Ukraine has exported over 130 million tonnes of goods, including 81 million tonnes of agricultural products.
Italian businesses presented with investment opportunities in Ukrainian regions
A high-level event, “PwC Breakfast: Public-Private Partnership and Regional Development: Discovering Joint Opportunities,” was held in Rome, during which Italian businesses were presented with investment opportunities in Ukrainian regions.
Kherson region farmers harvest first 500 tons of watermelons
Farmers in Ukraine’s Kherson region have harvested the first 500 tons of watermelons. In addition, more than 46,000 tons of grain and leguminous crops, nearly 5,000 tons of rapeseed, and about 2,000 tons of vegetables have already been collected.
Russia’s agricultural sector facing declining profitability – Ukraine’s intelligence
The Russian Federation is experiencing a decline in the profitability of its agro-industrial sector and an increase in the import of agricultural and industrial products.
13 July 2025
Gunfire, shell casings heard at Zaporizhzhia NPP — IAEA
Late on Saturday evening, gunfire was heard at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for about an hour, and on Sunday morning, bullet casings were found near reactors No. 5 and No. 6.
Harvest season begins in Kyiv region
Farmers in Kyiv region have started harvesting this year’s early grain and leguminous crops.
Russians seize Ukrainian grain from farmers in occupied territories
Russian occupiers are seizing Ukrainian grain from farmers in the temporarily occupied territories, particularly in Kherson region.
World Bank insures €185 million for two Ukraine projects
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), part of the World Bank Group, announced new guarantees worth €185 million for two projects.
12 July 2025
FM Sybiha discussed cooperation development and “Grain from Ukraine” initiative with WTO Director-General
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala about the humanitarian initiative “Grain from Ukraine.”
Energoatom, Westinghouse sign agreements to manufacture nuclear fuel components
In Rome, the representatives of Energoatom National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine and Westinghouse Electric Company have announced the signing of agreements to deploy the facilities producing nuclear fuel components in Ukraine.
11 July 2025
New EU investment package will help Ukraine mobilize EUR 10B – Kos
Less than a month ago, during the fourth meeting of the Steering Board of the Ukraine Investment Framework in Brussels, a new package of investment programs was approved. These programs target both the public and private sectors of Ukraine's economy.
Zelensky: Ghana ready to finance production of Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ghana is prepared to finance the production of Ukrainian drones, following a phone call with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
Ukraine, US to jointly produce gunpowder
On July 11, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, a number of memoranda were signed regarding cooperation in the defense industry, including agreements with U.S. partners on joint gunpowder production.
Tusk outlines Poland-Ukraine cooperation on drone production
Cooperation between Kyiv and Warsaw on joint drone production is already underway and must be mutually beneficial, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Ukraine, EU launch joint initiative to develop defense innovations with EUR 100M in investments
In partnership with Ukraine, the European Commission has announced the launch of the BraveTech EU initiative to develop defense innovations through the use of battlefield-driven technologies and closer cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.