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Economy
24 June 2025
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.
Russia mulling shutdown of several steelmaking enterprises
In the Russian Federation, due to ongoing crisis, discussions are underway regarding a possible operation halt at a number of metallurgical enterprises.
Corruption in ministry: Court detains Kyiv developer, sets UAH 100M bail
An investigative judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed pre-trial detention for a Kyiv-based real estate developer, with the option of release on bail set at UAH 100 million (approximately $2.5 million).
Putin fails to bring Western companies to St. Petersburg forum - media
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin failed to attract Western companies to this week’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
EU considering moving EUR 200B in frozen Russian assets to riskier investment fund – Politico
The European Union is considering transferring almost EUR 200 billion of frozen Russian state assets held in Belgium into a new, riskier investment fund that would pay out higher interest.
19 June 2025
Zelensky, Lagarde talk use of frozen Russian assets
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde on Thursday in Kyiv.
Deepening trade ties can strengthen shared resilience of Ukraine, Europe – Lagarde
Deepening trade ties between Ukraine and Europe can strengthen the shared resilience of both parties in a fragmented world, especially since Europe is Ukraine's main trading partner.
State Property Fund sells Ukrbud for UAH 805M
On June 18, 2025, Ukraine's State Property Fund sold JSC Construction Company Ukrbud at a privatization auction for UAH 805 million.
18 June 2025
Ukraine to announce bidding for lithium extraction in Kirovohrad region
The pilot project within the framework of cooperation between Ukraine and the United States may involve the development of the Dobra lithium deposit in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region.
Government approves just transition program for coal regions — Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a just transition program for Ukraine's coal regions through 2030, which will cover initiatives in 38 communities linked to coal mining and thermal power generation.
17 June 2025
Canada adds over 100 individuals and entities to Russian sanctions list
Canada has significantly expanded its anti-Russian sanctions by imposing restrictions on more than a hundred individuals and entities, as well as announcing trade limitations with Russia.
Russian attack damages railcars carrying grain — Ukrzaliznytsia
Freight railcars carrying grain were damaged during a Russian attack on the night of June 17.
Ukraine’s goods exports drop by 6.9% in Jan-April 2025
In January–April 2025, Ukraine’s exports of goods totaled $13.31 billion—93.1% of the figure recorded during the same period in 2024—reflecting a 6.9% year-on-year decline.
16 June 2025
Zelensky, Stocker talk strengthening Russia sanctions
Strengthening sanctions against Russia and Austria's readiness for a mediation role were the main topics of the meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky had with Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker.
German government: Nord Stream not to be relaunched
The German government has no plans to restart the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline for transmitting Russian gas or launch Nord Stream 2.
Russia illegally transshipping oil off Greece, Cyprus coasts - Ukraine intelligence
Russia has been illegally transshipping oil between tankers in the open sea off the coast of Greece and Cyprus.
Russia’s banking sector struggling with mounting bad loans – CCD
In the first quarter of 2025, Russian banks allocated about $2.7 billion — equivalent to $25 million per day — to cover bad loans.
15 June 2025
Canada can replace Russia in global energy market - expert
The G7 countries should completely abandon the purchase of natural resources and energy from Russia, replacing them with Canadian ones.
14 June 2025
Russian Railways on brink of bankruptcy - Ukraine intel
The load on Russian Railways (RZhD) has been falling for 20 consecutive months, effectively bringing the national operator to the verge of bankruptcy.
13 June 2025
Russia facing new inflation wave amid fuel price hike - Ukraine intelligence
In Russia, the retail price for petrol has increased by 18% in annual terms, and another 8% rise is expected before the end of the year.
Ukraine receives additional EUR 1B from EU using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine has received another EUR 1 billion from the European Union from profits generated by frozen Russian assets.