Ukraine's GDP grows by 1.5% in January – Economy Ministry
In January 2025, Ukraine's gross domestic product grew by 1.5% compared to 1.7% in December 2024.
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Saudi Arabia interested in cooperation with Ukraine's agricultural sector – Koval
Saudi Arabia plans to continue its cooperation with Ukraine in crop cultivation, veterinary medicine, and feed production. Businesses have also expressed interest in the joint development of livestock farming and organic production.
Deputy Minister Kashuba, representatives of sea ports discuss infrastructure development
Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Andriy Kashuba held meetings with the leadership of the Pivdennyi Commercial Sea Port and Odesa Commercial Sea Port.
16 February 2025
Germany's Helsing to help implement AI technologies in Ukrainian defense developments
The Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the German defense company Helsing GmbH have agreed to cooperate in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into Ukrainian defense projects.
15 February 2025
Zelensky says agreement with U.S. on mineral resources not ready for signing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the agreement with the United States regarding the use of Ukraine's natural resources is not yet ready for signing. He stressed that such an agreement should involve investments tied to security guarantees.
Ukraine receives UAH 267B in Western aid over three years of war
Over the three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Western donor countries have allocated about EUR 267 billion in aid to Ukraine, or more than EUR 80 billion annually.
Thirty Ukrainian companies present organic food products at BIOFACH trade fair
A total of 30 Ukrainian exporters presented organic food products within Ukraine’s national pavilion at the world’s largest trade fair for organic food, BIOFACH 2025, in Germany.
Kyiv-hosted Defence Industrial Forum brings together 155 companies from Ukraine, three EU countries
The Ukrainian Strategic Industries Ministry and the UK trade association, ADS Group Limited, have held the Defence Industrial Forum, involving 155 companies and associations from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Norway, and the Netherlands.
14 February 2025
Ukraine, New Zealand defense ministers discuss defense industry investments
At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with New Zealand's Defense Minister Judith Collins to discuss potential New Zealand investments in Ukraine's defense industry.
Ukraine’s territory offers about 20 critical minerals from U.S. list – expert’s opinion
The United States has a list of 50 critical minerals, and about 20 of them are available on the territory of Ukraine.
13 February 2025
Four more units being prepared for launch at Khmelnytskyi NPP – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that four additional units are being prepared for launch at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Zelensky meets with business representatives to discuss energy independence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed steps toward Ukraine's energy independence with manufacturers and representatives of relocated businesses.
Ukraine’s Agency for Restoration: protection of second-level energy facilities nearly 90% complete
In Ukraine, the protection of second-level energy facilities, which are being worked on by the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development, is almost 90% complete.
USDA downgrades forecast for Ukraine’s wheat, corn exports in MY 2024/2025
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a revised World Agricultural Production outlook for the marketing year 2024/2025, downgrading the estimated export values for Ukrainian wheat and corn. At the same time, production values remained the same.
12 February 2025
Ukraine’s PM, U.S. Treasury Secretary discuss economic cooperation, sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed economic cooperation and sanctions against Russia during a meeting in Kyiv.
EIB to allocate EUR 2B for recovery projects under Ukraine Facility
Representatives of the Ukrainian Finance Ministry, the European Investment Bank and the European Commission discussed the implementation of investment projects for Ukraine’s recovery, including projects under Pillar 2 of the Ukraine Facility.
Suspended USAID programs may cut assistance to Ukrainian water utility companies by 20% – expert’s opinion
Having the programs of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) suspended may reduce the total amount of humanitarian assistance provided to Ukrainian water utility companies by 20%.
Regional chief says Mykolaiv region takes lead in terms of economy deshadowing
The Mykolaiv region has taken the lead in terms of economy deshadowing, and this is evidence that enterprises are changing approaches to their activities.
11 February 2025
Completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP Power Units: Facts vs. Lies
Ukrainian nuclear energy in general and the construction of new power units at Khmelnytsky NPP in particular are becoming an important area of manipulation that is being “thrown into” the Ukrainian media field.
U.S. treasury secretary to visit Ukraine for talks on rare earth minerals – Bloomberg
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to travel to Ukraine this week to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of U.S. efforts to resolve the war and secure access to critical minerals.
Zelensky confident Ukraine will overcome USAID funding suspension
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will find a way out of the situation in connection with the US government's decision to cut off USAID funding.
ZNPP power line damaged again amid Russian shelling
One of the two power transmission lines supplying the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been damaged again due to Russian shelling.
Shmyhal on unified logistics space with EU: Ukraine to build and upgrade 46 border checkpoints
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has outlined the government's plans for creating a unified logistics space with the EU, with the Cabinet of Ministers planning to upgrade 29 border checkpoints and construct 17 new ones by 2030.
Ukraine in talks to return $39M seized in Switzerland – NABU Director
Negotiations are underway with international partners to return USD 39 million seized in Switzerland to Ukraine.
10 February 2025
EIB to mobilize up to EUR 1B in investments for Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will mobilize up to €1 billion in investments for Ukraine to help restore critical infrastructure and support businesses.
Ukraine and EIB sign agreements worth over EUR 100M to restore energy and critical infrastructure
Ukraine and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed agreements that provide for the allocation of EUR 16.5 million from the EIB to restore critical infrastructure and implement energy efficiency, as well as EUR 100 million to restore water, heat, and sewage facilities.
EIB President arrives in Kyiv
President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Nadia Calvino, has arrived in Kyiv for a visit.
GTSOU transfers UAH 17.6B to state budget in 2024
In 2024, Gas TSO of Ukraine LLC transferred UAH 17.6 billion in taxes and dividends to the state budget.
09 February 2025
Ukrenergo to limit power supply for industry, business on Mon
In Ukraine, electricity consumption for industry and business will be restricted on February 10, while household consumers are not expected to face power outages.