Ukrainian, Canadian PMs discuss opportunities to expand investment
The Ukrainian and Canadian prime ministers discussed opportunities to expand trade and investment, particularly in the energy sector and defense industry.
Economy
24 August 2025
Canada, Ukraine to jointly produce advanced drones - Carney
Canada will provide $200 million to co-finance the joint production of advanced drones with Ukraine, involving Canadian suppliers. The country has also become the first non-European participant in NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative for Ukraine.
23 August 2025
Over 27M tonnes of new-harvest grain already gathered across Ukraine
As of August 22, 2025, Ukrainian farmers gathered 27.25 million tonnes of early grain and leguminous crops, and began to harvest sunflowers and soybeans.
22 August 2025
Energy minister meets with Energoatom leadership
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk held a meeting with Jarek Niewierowicz, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JSC NNEGC Energoatom, Acting CEO Pavlo Kovtoniuk, and former CEO Petro Kotin.
EU’s financial support for Ukraine reaches EUR 168.9B, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented on the EU’s allocation of a new EUR 4.05 billion financial aid package for Ukraine.
Ukraine receives EUR 4.05B in international support – PM Svyrydenko
Ukraine has received EUR 4.05 billion in international aid, including EUR 1 billion under ERA Loans financed from frozen Russian assets and EUR 3.05 billion under the Ukraine Facility for reconstruction and integration.
Analysts predict exchange rate of dollar, euro for last week of summer
In the near future, foreign exchange rates in Ukraine will remain within the corridor of UAH 41.05-41.85 for the U.S. dollar and UAH 47.80-48.70 for the euro.
21 August 2025
Losses exceed 400 million: Two large-scale gas fraud schemes exposed in Ukraine
Police have uncovered two large-scale schemes involving the misappropriation of natural gas, which caused losses exceeding 400 million UAH, as well as their organizer.
Shmyhal discusses creation of joint ventures with KNDS Deutschland delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed with a delegation from leading German arms manufacturer KNDS Deutschland the creation of new joint ventures in Ukraine.
Russian forces hit Ukrainian GTS facility overnight – Ministry of Energy
During the night of August 21, a facility of Ukraine’s gas transmission system (GTS) sustained damage following a Russian airstrike.
Ukraine expects to harvest 73.4M tonnes of grain, leguminous crops in MY 2025/26
In the marketing year 2025/2026, Ukraine’s gross yield of grain and leguminous crops is expected to reach 73.4 million tonnes, which is 5% lower compared to last year.
Agricultural production in Ukraine down 18.5% since start of the year
Between January and July 2025, agricultural production in Ukraine dropped by 18.5% compared to the same period last year.
20 August 2025
Share of appeals against seized property auctions held by SETAM not exceed 5%
Courts declare invalid no more than 5% of online auctions for the sale of seized assets, which are listed by State-Owned Enterprise System of Electronic Trading in Seized Property (SETAM) under the Ukrainian Justice Ministry.
Ukrainian defense minister, Italian ambassador discuss launch of major industrial projects
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Italian Ambassador to Ukraine Carlo Formosa on the launch of large-scale industrial projects.
SETAM keeps about 4,000 property items
About 4,000 property items transferred by enforcement agencies are kept in warehouses and sites across 22 branches of State-Owned Enterprise System of Electronic Trading in Seized Property (SETAM).
Ukraine to showcase defence technologies at European Defence Innovation Forum in The Hague
On September 25, 2025, the European Defence Innovation Forum (EDIF) will be held in The Hague. The Governments of the Netherlands and Ukraine will combine efforts to expand defence industry cooperation in Europe.
19 August 2025
Russia sells wheat stolen from Ukraine to 70 countries – National Resistance Center
Russian occupying forces are selling wheat stolen and exported from Ukraine to 70 countries across the globe.
Ukraine’s gasoline consumption growing in 2025 – expert
In January-July 2025, Ukraine’s gasoline consumption increased by 5.6% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the consumption of diesel fuel reduced by 11%, and liquefied petroleum gas – by 10%.
Ukraine’s fuel market operation stable despite Russian attacks – expert
With the diversified mechanism for fuel supply and competition, which was developed in 2022, Ukraine’s fuel market operation remains stable.
Serhiy Halushko: Director of Defense Programs at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future
Ukraine’s defense industry can become a trend setter on the contemporary international market
Russia has no technological capabilities to launch Zaporizhzhia NPP – Grynchuk
Currently, according to the expert estimates, Russians have no technological capabilities to launch the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Minerals deal: Ukraine to present investment projects to United States in Sept 2025
In September 2025, the first meeting of the Board of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will take place, where Ukraine is planning to present its first investment projects to the American side.
Ukraine launches online platform for arms manufacturers — Shmyhal
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced the launch of an online platform designed to centralize information and services for domestic arms and military equipment manufacturers.
18 August 2025
Kuleba outlines second support package for frontline communities
The second package of support for frontline communities will prioritize expanding business opportunities and enhancing social assistance for local residents.
16 August 2025
Over 5,000 ships passed through Ukrainian maritime corridor in two years - Kuleba
Since August 16, 2023, more than 5,000 ships have navigated the Ukrainian maritime corridor, with agricultural products accounting for 80% of the cargo.
Chernihiv region’s agricultural production regains 95% of its pre-war levels
Over the past three years, the Chernihiv region’s gross agricultural production has regained 95% of its pre-war levels.
15 August 2025
Norway allocates $100M to Ukraine for natural gas imports
The Norwegian government announced on Friday that it will provide Ukraine with 1 billion kroner ($98.29 million) to import natural gas and ensure sufficient supplies ahead of the winter season.
Shmyhal, Canadian ambassador discuss long-range drone production
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc discussed potential Canadian support for Ukraine’s production of long-range drones.
Ukraine’s exports down 4.2% in H1 2025 – State Statistics Service
In the first half of 2025, Ukraine exported goods worth USD 20.0 billion — a 4.2% decrease compared to January–June of the previous year. Imports during the same period totaled USD 38.6 billion.