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Monday, 08 December 2025, 03:27
The capabilities of Ukraine’s agri-food sector have been first presented in Washington as part of the Taste Ukraine initiative. Its goal is to expand business presence abroad and help promote Ukrainian products and innovations in global markets.
In accordance with the law, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) only informs the leadership of the state, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Cabinet of Ministers about the approximate forecast of a portion of profits that will be transferred to the state budget.
The International Atomic Energy Agency team based at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported on Tuesday that shelling occurred near the site and observed black smoke rising from three nearby locations.
The European Commission will propose speeding up the phase-out of Russian fossil imports, while the next package of European sanctions will target, in particular, Russian crypto assets, banks, and energy.
On the sidelines of the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk has held a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
16 September 2025
As of September 14, Ukraine has accumulated 12.055 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Ukrainian defense tech company Swarmer, a participant in the Brave1 defense cluster, has secured the largest defense investment since the start of the full-scale war to advance AI-driven drone swarms.
Together with 13 EU Member States, the Ukrainian side should actively coordinate the use of Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans that will be provided to the above states for defense production in support of Ukraine.
The Sanctions Group has prepared a new working paper No. 23 — a comprehensive plan to increase pressure on Russia. It includes expanding sanctions to cover more than 400 vessels of the shadow fleet and lowering the price caps on oil.
15 September 2025
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from the “de-shadowing” of the economy – UAH 60 billion from excess aggregate customs revenues.
The draft state budget for 2026 includes UAH 1.9 billion for the implementation of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the creation of the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
The draft state budget for 2026 provides for the creation of a “defense reserve” of 200 billion hryvnias — a key innovation among defense expenditures.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft law on Ukraine's state budget for 2026.
The Ukrainian delegation, together with the European Commission, has concluded screening meetings in Brussels on Negotiation Chapter 11, "Agriculture and Rural Development."
Since July, Russia has launched a wave of massive attacks on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure, targeting key junction stations.
Provided that there are no systemic attacks on the energy system, Ukraine may go through the heating season without restrictions on electricity consumption.
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
Ukraine is currently spending 31% of its GDP on defense, the highest rate in the world.
Ukraine is continuously expanding the range of strike weapons it produces and deploys.
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
Canada convened a meeting of Finance Ministers from the Group of Seven nations to discuss ways to intensify pressure on Russia’s war economy.
As of September 12, 2025, Ukrainian farmers gathered 29.15 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
12 September 2025
The European Commission has announced an additional EUR 40 million in humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine endure its fourth winter amid ongoing Russian aggression.
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
The dynamics of export revenue inflows to Ukraine is stable, which indicates the effectiveness of the National Bank’s financial monitoring in this area.
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.
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
Ukraine has aligned its sanctions with the United Kingdom and imposed restrictions on individuals assisting Russia’s defense industry, shadow fleet, and energy sector.
The Ukrainian delegation and the European Commission have started screening meetings in Brussels under Chapter 11 ‘Agriculture and Rural Development’.