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.
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17 July 2025
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.
From industrial giants to small businesses: Human Capital Resilience Charter signed in Rome
Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso have signed a document establishing the Human Capital Resilience Charter.
Ukraine, IAEA sign memorandum on cooperation for energy recovery support
Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed a memorandum of understanding to support energy recovery and reaffirmed their further collaboration.
Norwegian defense company to open branch office in Ukraine
Norway’s defense company Radionor Communications will open its service center in Ukraine.
Ukraine receives another tranche of EUR 1B from EU under ERA initiative
On July 10, 2025, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry attracted EUR 1 billion to the state budget from the European Union. These funds are part of the EU’s contribution under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration for Ukraine (ERA) initiative.
10 July 2025
Ukraine adapts drones faster when producing them domestically – Kubilius
It is more effective for Ukraine to manufacture drones on its own territory, as this allows for rapid adaptation to changing conditions.
First Ukrainian defense industry products to be manufactured in Denmark next year
The first products under a joint project on the production of Ukrainian weapons in Denmark will appear as soon as next year.
Ukraine, EU begin screening procedure in energy sector
Ukraine and the European Union have started a screening of Ukraine’s legislation as part of European integration talks.
09 July 2025
Ukraine’s Prime Minister: Ukraine will require over $40 billion in external financing in 2026
Despite exceeding budgetary targets and experiencing economic growth, Ukraine continues to require substantial international support, with projected external financing needs exceeding $40 billion in 2026.
Ukraine’s projected wheat harvest significantly exceeds domestic market needs – Vysotskyi
Ukraine’s projected wheat harvest will be enough to meet the domestic market demand this season.