Zelensky: Three German defense companies already operating in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that three German defense companies are currently operating in Ukraine.
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30 June 2025
Ukraine receives about USD 1.7B from Canada funded by frozen Russian assets
As part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, Canada has provided Ukraine with approximately USD 1.7 billion (2.3 billion Canadian dollars), funded through revenue generated from frozen Russian assets.
Brazilian envoy outlines promising areas of economic cooperation with Ukraine
Ukraine and Brazil have strong potential for economic cooperation in agriculture, engineering, bioenergy, pharmaceutics and civilian construction, as well as bioethanol production, as the two countries have significant bio-resources and technologies.
EU extends economic restrictive measures against Russia for six more months
On Monday, June 30, the European Union extended its economic restrictive measures against Russia for an additional six months in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia seeks to resume LNG exports despite sanctions - media
Russia has assembled a fleet of tankers and is trying to expand its liquefied natural gas exports after the U.S. imposed sanctions last year.
29 June 2025
Germany’s Social Democrats oppose Nord Stream relaunch
The delegates to the Congress of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SDPP) overwhelmingly rejected the resumption of natural gas supplies from Russia via the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines.
Russia considers banning gasoline exports amid soaring fuel prices — intelligence
The Russian government is reportedly preparing to introduce a complete ban on gasoline exports in response to surging fuel prices.
Russia intending to build seaport, railway in occupied Crimea with China’s help - Ukraine intel
The chief of the occupation administration of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, has decided to engage Chinese businesses in the construction of transport infrastructure in Crimea.
“Catastrophic understaffing” across Russian economy sectors – watchdog
A significant shortage of labor is being observed in many sectors of Russian economy as the Kremlin pursues its war effort against Ukraine.
28 June 2025
Duda stresses readiness of Polish businesses to rebuild Ukraine, cooperate in defense industry
Promising areas in relations between Ukraine and Poland include cooperation in the defense industry, including the joint production of UAVs, while Polish companies also stand ready to participate in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
Harvesting campaign underway in three regions of Ukraine
As of June 27, 2025, more than 188 thousand tonnes of the new-harvest grain was gathered across Ukraine, with the Odesa region taking the lead in terms of the threshing yield.
27 June 2025
Zelensky signs off NSDC decision on ensuring defense spending
President Volodymyr Zelensky put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of June 27 "On proposals for the Budget Declaration for 2026–2028 on articles related to ensuring Ukraine’s national security and defense".
Zelensky announces broader state support for Ukrainian business and industry
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to expand government programs supporting Ukrainian businesses and domestic production, along with strengthening the State-Business Council.
Zelensky orders preparation of long-term moratorium on business inspections
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed officials to prepare a decision introducing a long-term moratorium on business inspections across the country.
Russians attack critical energy facility in Kherson region, prolonged power outages possible
Russian forces have attacked a critical energy facility in Kherson region, the residents are being urged to prepare for a prolonged power outage.
European Commission ready to fund EUR 11B for Ukraine under G7 loan initiative
The European Commission intends to continue providing economic and financial support to Ukraine and is prepared to fund EUR 11 billion this year as part of the G7 loan initiative (ERA).
26 June 2025
In 2025, EU to give Ukraine EUR 30.6B in financial aid - summit resolution
The European Union will continue to provide Ukraine with significant economic and financial support that will reach EUR 30.6 billion in 2025 alone.
Zaporizhzhia NPP reliant on single power line for seven weeks – IAEA
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which remains under Russian occupation, has been reliant on a single off-site power line for the past seven weeks, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Ukrainian ports handle 78,000 TEU of containers over five months
In January-May 2025, Ukrainian sea ports handled 78,000 TEU of container cargo, which is about twofold higher compared to the same period last year.
Ukraine, New Zealand discuss investment in military equipment production
On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon to discuss investment in Ukraine’s military equipment production.
President Zelensky: Denmark becomes first country to launch joint defense production with Ukraine
The development of defense co-production, Ukraine’s priorities during the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and continued support for the Ukrainian Army were the key topics at a meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen.
25 June 2025
Naftogaz begins enforcement procedure to recover $1.37B from Russia’s Gazprom
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC has started an enforcement process under an arbitration award against Russia’s Gazprom, totaling USD 1.37 billion.
23 June 2025
Naftogaz wins USD 1.37B arbitration case against Gazprom
An international arbitration tribunal in Switzerland has ordered PJSC Gazprom to pay $1.37 billion to NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine.
Expert explains why exchange prices for gas rise in Ukraine
Exchange prices for gas in Ukraine have increased due to a reduction in the supply after special obligations were imposed on Ukrnafta PJSC and more expensive gas was imported from Europe to meet the market needs.
Ukrainians purchase ‘backup’ housing in safer regions in case frontline situation worsens – expert
Wartime realities are forcing Ukrainians to rethink their approaches to purchasing real estate, turning apartments into an ‘emergency fund’ for their families.
Ukraine requires $17.3B in 2025 for priority recovery efforts
Ukraine will need $17.3 billion in 2025 to address key recovery needs, including housing, energy, infrastructure, transport, and social protection.
22 June 2025
EUR 1.5M for humanitarian demining: Ukraine signs agreement with Italy and UNDP
Ukraine has signed an EUR 1.5 million agreement with Italy and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to bolster humanitarian demining efforts.
21 June 2025
Zelensky: Investments in Ukraine’s defense industry will reach $43 billion this year
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that investments in the domestic defense industry will reach $43 billion this year.
Ukraine’s grain exports surpass 40M tonnes since marketing year began
Since the beginning of the 2024/2025 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 40.04 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
20 June 2025
Issue of equipment purchase for Khmelnytskyi NPP remains open - energy minister
Bulgaria has not officially refused to sell Russian equipment from the unfinished Belene NPP for the two power units at the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant.