Kherson region needs investments for flax, amaranth processing
The Kherson region needs investments and grant projects to process small-seeded crops, such as flax, which is grown in frontline areas, as well as to build and restore grain elevators.
Economy
Deposit Guarantee Fund generates UAH 3.8B through sale of insolvent banks’ assets in 2024
Last year, a total of UAH 3.8 billion was transferred to the accounts of insolvent banks controlled by the Ukrainian Deposit Guarantee Fund, and 40% of this sum came from the sale of assets through auction on the Prozorro.Sale platform.
Deposit Guarantee Fund pays insolvent bank depositors UAH 9B over three years
Over three years since full deposit guarantee refund payments were introduced in April 2022, the Ukrainian Deposit Guarantee Fund has transferred more than UAH 9 billion to the depositors of insolvent banks.
To support development of defense industry, financial leasing program set to launch in 2025 – minister
This year, a leasing mechanism is expected to be added to the financial support programs aimed at developing Ukraine’s domestic defense industry.
CoE Development Bank to provide Ukraine with EUR 50M for housing for displaced persons
Ukraine will receive EUR 50 million from the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to finance a subsidized mortgage program for families of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
12 April 2025
Solar power plant opens in Chornobyl
Ukraine's Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, Svitlana Hrynchuk, and Spain's Ambassador, Ricardo Lopez-Arana Jagu, visited the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone where they opened a solar power plant with a capacity of 0.8 MW, occupying an area of more than 3,000 square meters.
Economy ministry: European guarantees lay basis for mobilizing additional investments in Ukraine
Guarantees from the EU under the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) lay the basis for mobilizing additional investments and increasing the role of the private sector in Ukraine’s recovery.
11 April 2025
Ukraine’s defense industry to achieve significant breakthrough in near future – VR Chairman
In the near future, the development of Ukraine’s defense industry will achieve a significant breakthrough.
PM Shmyhal: Ukrainian weapons component manufacturers can receive grants of up to UAH 8 million
Ukrainian producers of weapons components can receive a grant of up to UAH 8 million to set up and expand their production.
Budget needs, reforms: Finance ministry, British delegation discuss cooperation
The representatives of the Ukrainian Finance Ministry have met with a delegation of the United Kingdom to discuss budget needs, progress in reforms, and cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
10 April 2025
Ukraine’s intel puts in spotlight European companies involved in Russian maritime schemes
As part of the effort to undermine operations of Russia’s shadow fleet used to circumvent international sanctions and sustain the war, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service learned that the Kremlin employs tankers owned by Greek nationals or operated by Greek entities.
EU ready to help businesses navigate Ukraine – Commissioner Kos
Dynamic processes in Ukraine's economy and the reforms the country is implementing on its way to EU membership open up new opportunities for European businesses. The EU is ready to help European investors make their way into Ukraine, as today’s investments in Ukraine are investments in the development and sustainability of the entire European economy.
'Transport visa-free regime' between Ukraine and EU extended until end of 2025
The liberalization of freight traffic between Ukraine and the European Union has been officially extended until December 31, 2025.
Shmyhal calls on EU to speed up Ukraine's integration into Single Market
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has called on the European Union to expedite Ukraine's integration into the EU's Single Market at all levels.
Inflation in Ukraine accelerates to 1.5% in Mar 2025 – State Statistics Service
Last month consumer prices in Ukraine increased by 1.5% compared to February 2025. The inflation rate accelerated to 14.6% in annual terms.
09 April 2025
Ukraine hopes to extend “trade visa-free regime” with EU by end of year - PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is engaged in a dialogue with all partners in the EU to extend the so-called autonomous trade measures (ATMs) introduced by the EU for trade with Ukraine at least until the end of this year in order to maintain the duty-free trade regime between Ukraine and the EU until a new bilateral trade agreement is concluded.
UK exploring tougher oil sanctions on Russia
Together with partners, Britain is actively studying opportunities to strengthen oil restrictions imposed on Russia.
Ukraine ready to zero out tariffs on U.S. goods – trade envoy
Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade Representative Taras Kachka says the country is ready for negotiations with the U.S. on the abolition of tariffs on American products.
Ukraine to receive from EU over EUR 2B from revenues off immobilized Russian assets
The European Union this week requested EUR 2.1 billion in revenues from immobilized assets of the Central Bank of Russia, held by Central Securities Depositories. The funds from this tranche will be directed to help Ukraine.
Russians damage 63,000 energy facilities in Ukraine over three years of war
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, more than 63,000 energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine have been damaged by massive strikes and targeted attacks.
Ukraine, Poland should enhance defense industry cooperation – Polish politician
Ukraine and Poland should intensify cooperation in the defense industry, as both countries have their own strengths.
Intelligence identifies 39 vessels, 80 captains involved in illegal export of Ukrainian grain
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) has compiled a body of evidence implicating 39 bulk cargo vessels and identified 80 captains involved in the illicit export of agricultural products from territories temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
08 April 2025
Zelensky shows Belgian delegation drones produced by Ukrainian defense industry
President Volodymyr Zelensky displayed the best models of drones produced by the Ukrainian defense industry to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and representatives of ten Belgian defense companies. These advanced drones are currently in active use on the battlefield.
Ukraine signs updated agreement with European Free Trade Association
Ukraine has signed an updated free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), aimed at simplifying trade procedures, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, public procurement, technical cooperation, and intellectual property protection.
Ukraine's international reserves rise to $42.4B in March
Ukraine's international reserves increased by 5.6% in March 2025, to $42.38 billion.
Arms manufacturers provided preferential loans worth UAH 463M in Q1 2025
In January-March 2025, Ukrainian defense industry companies obtained preferential loans worth UAH 463 million.
07 April 2025
Ukraine develops criteria to export defense products to partner countries – Kostenko
Currently, a competent parliamentary committee, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), and the representatives of the interdepartmental commission on military-technical cooperation are working on the criteria to export Ukrainian-made defense products to partner countries.
Ukraine's defense industry grows from UAH 70B to UAH 1.5T – Kostenko
Ukraine's defense industry has expanded from UAH 70 billion in 2022 to UAH 1.5 trillion in 2025.
Funds for frontline communities: Shmyhal says government is preparing additional support tool
The Ukrainian government is working to provide local authorities with all necessary resources and to ensure favorable conditions for their operations.