EU to finance EBRD loan for Ukraine’s gas purchases
The European Union is mobilizing EUR 500 million to finance emergency gas purchases for Ukraine.
Economy
14 August 2025
Banking expert predicts no turmoil on FX market until late Aug 2025
In the second half of August 2025, the general situation on the foreign exchange market will remain largely unchanged. No significant exchange rate fluctuations are expected to take place.
IAEA reports increasing challenges in cooling water supply at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported growing challenges in maintaining a stable water supply for cooling the reactors at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
PM Svyrydenko meets with ESBU’s team, business associations
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has held a meeting with a team of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) and business associations to coordinate actions.
Azerbaijan sends power equipment as humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Republic of Azerbaijan has sent another shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of power equipment.
13 August 2025
MoD Shmyhal discusses construction of shell manufacturing plant in Ukraine with Rheinmetall CEO
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed the key stages of construction of an artillery shell production plant with Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall Group.
Naftogaz and EBRD sign agreement to purchase gas worth €500 million
Naftogaz and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a record agreement for Ukraine to purchase gas worth €500 million.
Ukraine’s Energostal sold through privatization auction for UAH 600M
On August 12, 2025, the Ukrainian State Property Fund sold Ukrainian Research and Technology Center of Metallurgy Industry ‘Energostal’ State Enterprise through privatization auction for UAH 600 million.
12 August 2025
Fire hazard at Zaporizhzhya NPP again, says Energoatom
Dry reeds are burning at the site of the Kakhovka Reservoir, destroyed by the Russians, near the power units of the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Germany’s exports to Ukraine up by over 30%, imports cut by 4.5% in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, Germany’s exports to Ukraine increased by more than 30%, while imports from Ukraine slightly reduced.
11 August 2025
Ukraine exports 3.4M tonnes of agricultural products in July – UCAB
In July 2025, Ukraine exported 3.4 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 4.2% less than the volume recorded in June.
10 August 2025
Energy cooperation with Azerbaijan will continue despite any challenges - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that energy cooperation between Ukraine and Azerbaijan will continue despite any challenges.
Ukraine and Sweden preparing large-scale combat aviation project, says Zelensky
Ukraine and Sweden are preparing a strong project for the development of Ukrainian combat aviation.
09 August 2025
Naftogaz Group transfers UAH 44.4B in tax payments in H1 2025
In January-June 2025, Naftogaz Group transferred UAH 44.4 billion in tax payments to Ukraine’s state and local budgets.
08 August 2025
Svyrydenko: Ukraine to receive over €3 billion under Ukraine Facility
The EU Council has decided to grant Ukraine €3.056 billion under the Ukraine Facility.
Banking expert predicts stable dollar exchange rate, less volatile euro fluctuations next week
Next week, with the National Bank’s policy and the activity of the agricultural sector, the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar in Ukraine will remain stable. The exchange rate of the euro will be more volatile, but without sharp spikes.
Arbitration tribunal closes $700M case filed by Kolomoisky's company against Ukraine
An international arbitration tribunal has terminated proceedings in a case brought by a company owned by Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky against Ukraine, which sought to shift responsibility for the financial consequences of a bankruptcy onto the state. The claim amounted to approximately $700 million.
Ukraine’s international reserves decline to $43B in July
Ukraine’s international reserves declined by 4.5% in July, reaching USD 43.0 billion, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.
NBU outlines prerequisites for legalization of crypto assets in Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is ready to discuss the legalization of virtual assets, but they cannot be a means of payment and should not undermine the effectiveness of the NBU’s monetary instruments.
07 August 2025
Türkiye expects FTA to be ratified by Ukraine as fast as possible – Erdoğan’s advisor
Türkiye expects the Free Trade Agreement to be ratified by the Ukrainian side and come into effect as fast as possible, increasing the trade turnover between the two countries to USD 10 billion.
Ukraine’s power companies report highest net revenues in 2024
A thousand largest Ukrainian enterprises generated a total of UAH 8.2 trillion in net revenues in 2024, with the highest sums being reported by those operating in the electricity sector.
06 August 2025
US to monitor Russian oil exports to other countries – executive order
The United States will monitor the import of Russian oil by other nations and does not rule out taking economic measures against them.
Government appoints Tsyvinskyi as head of Economic Security Bureau
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi as director of Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau (ESB).
Serhiy Honcharov, Executive Director, National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI)
The global defense industry is moving towards various unmanned systems, and Ukraine is setting the pace in this trend
Ukraine speeds up implementation of European Commission’s recommendations in energy sector
The Ukrainian side has revised the deadlines for adopting laws on the development of the energy sector, which are part of the Action Plan for implementing the European Commission’s recommendations.
05 August 2025
Svyrydenko, Bessent discuss enhanced cooperation in defense, investment sectors
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and U.S. Secretary of Finance Scott Bessent discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of defense and investment.
Poland’s ex-defense chief outlines promising areas of cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry
Warsaw should extend a loan to Kyiv for the purchase of Polish defense industry products, as cooperation in the defense sector is crucial to strengthening Ukraine–Poland relations.
ARMA discovers hundreds of millions in assets in money laundering case
In response to a request from a law enforcement agency, the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has discovered assets belonging to individuals involved in criminal proceedings initiated based on the large-scale legalization of proceeds obtained by criminal means.
Ukraine’s agricultural imports up by 10% in H1 2025 – IAE
In January-June 2025, Ukraine imported USD 4.262 billion worth of agricultural products, which is 10% higher compared to the same period last year.