EU considering EUR 100B fund for Ukraine – Bloomberg
The European Union is considering setting up a EUR 100 billion ($117 billion) fund to support Ukraine as its war with Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion shows no signs of ending.
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09 July 2025
Finance ministry: Investments in domestic government bonds up by 40% over past year
Between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, investments in domestic government bonds from individuals and legal entities increased by 40%.
EU’s December tranche to cover funding gap for Ukraine in early 2026 – Dombrovskis
A tranche of EUR 6 billion from the European Union, scheduled for December 2025, is expected to cover Ukraine’s financing needs at the beginning of 2026.
08 July 2025
Ukraine sanctions Chinese firms supplying drone parts to Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision to impose sanctions on Chinese companies that supply components used in Russian drones.
EU plans to continue using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine – Dombrovskis
The European Union is considering frozen Russian assets as one of the future sources of funding for Ukraine.
EU discussing financial support for Ukraine beyond 2026 – Danish economy minister
The European Union has already begun discussions on continuing financial support for Ukraine after 2026, recognizing the need for ongoing assistance amid Russian aggression.
Over 30 companies in Ukraine produce fiber optic drones
More than 30 companies in Ukraine produce drones that use fiber optic communication for control and video transmission.
07 July 2025
Sweden allocates over USD 2M to IAEA missions in Ukraine
The Swedish government has approved a contribution of 20 million SEK (approximately 2.1 million USD) to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) missions focused on nuclear safety in Ukraine in 2025.
06 July 2025
European partners ready to invest USD 400M in municipal rental housing project
European partners are ready to invest USD 400 million in a municipal rental housing project to construct housing in the first ten pilot regions of Ukraine.
05 July 2025
ARMA to work with Czech experts to return seized Russian assets
The Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Finding, Tracing, and Management of Assets (ARMA), Olena Duma, and the Vice President of the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Markus Čupek, have signed a Cooperation Agreement between the two institutions.
China to purchase about 700,000 t of barley from Ukraine
Following a recent sharp increase, barley prices in Ukraine have stabilized at UAH 9,350-9,500 per tonne (or USD 196-200 per tonne) over the past week, including the delivery to the Black Sea ports.
04 July 2025
JETRO to cooperate with Japan Desk in Lviv to support Japanese businesses in Ukraine
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will cooperate with the Japan Desk platform, opening in Lviv on July 7, 2025, to support the Japanese businesses operating in Ukraine.
Russia loses appeal in case over Oschadbank’s seized assets in Crimea
On July 1, 2025, the Paris Court of Appeal supported the position of Oschadbank JSC, having rejected Russia’s appeal and upheld the decision of the Paris Arbitration Tribunal, dated November 26, 2018, ordering Russia to compensate the bank for losses following the annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea.
ENTSO-E raises electricity export capacity limit of Ukraine, Moldova to 900MW
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has increased the electricity export capacity limit of Ukraine and Moldova by 250 megawatts to 900 megawatts.
03 July 2025
EU to provide Ukraine with EUR 76M to build European-gauge railway to Polish border
The Coordination Committee of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has approved a project for the construction of a 1,435 mm gauge railway section between Sknyliv and Mostyska II. The project will receive EUR 76 million in grant funding.
Ukraine signs agreement on joint production of drones with American company – Zelensky
In Denmark, in the presence of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a memorandum was signed with the American company Swift Beat on the joint production of drones, particularly interceptors.
Share of unscrupulous suppliers for Ukraine’s DOT not exceed 1%
The share of those suppliers of Ukraine’s State Operator For Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT) that had been affected by restrictive measures due to contract violations does not exceed 1%. As of June 2025, there were only seven of them.
Naftogaz signs fourth agreement for LNG supplies with Poland’s ORLEN
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC and Poland’s ORLEN have signed a new contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States.
02 July 2025
Zelensky meets with members of American Chamber of Commerce
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with members of the American Chamber of Commerce to discuss strengthening U.S.–Ukraine cooperation based on shared opportunities.
Government already in talks with partners on 2026 funding – Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has a clear understanding of how to cover the state budget deficit for this year, while negotiations on funding for 2026 — a year full of uncertainty — are already underway.
Ukraine, World Bank discuss joint projects
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga have discussed joint projects.
01 July 2025
Poland criticizes EU Commission for lack of transparency in talks on new Ukrainian agricultural quotas
Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Czesław Siekierski, has expressed dissatisfaction with how the European Commission communicated with EU member states regarding negotiations with Ukraine on new terms for importing Ukrainian agricultural products into the EU.
Ukraine’s GDP grows by 0.7% in Q1 – State Statistics Service
According to preliminary estimates, Ukraine's real gross domestic product grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.
Ukraine’s budget declaration projects UAH 1.8 trillion for defense in 2026
According to the baseline scenario outlined in Ukraine’s 2026–2028 Budget Declaration, state expenditures on security and defense are projected to reach UAH 1.817 trillion in 2026.
Danish model of defense industry support can become Ukraine’s competitive advantage – ambassador
The Danish model for direct investments in Ukraine’s defense industry has already proven to be effective, but it can also open up new opportunities for Ukraine in the future.
Danish businesses believe in Ukraine – ambassador
Danish companies continue to develop and invest in their businesses operating in Ukraine despite the ongoing war.
Ukrainian air defense developments to be integrated with NASAMS systems
Ukrainian air and missile defense systems will be integrated with NASAMS systems.
30 June 2025
IMF approves new USD 500 M tranche for Ukraine
The IMF Executive Board has completed the eighth review of the EFF program for Ukraine, opening access for the allocation of the next tranche for our country in the amount of half a billion dollars.
President discusses heating‑season prep with Energy Ministry and Naftogaz leaders
During a meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed preparations for the new heating season with Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretsky.
Ukrainian PM, Kenyan president discuss food security
During the UN Conference on Financing for Development, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss food security.