Ukrainians paid UAH 4.3B in real estate tax this year
Between January and April 2025, real estate owners in Ukraine paid UAH 4.32 billion in taxes on real estate other than land plot.
Economy
24 May 2025
Minerals deal: U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund officially launched
Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has received a diplomatic note from Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Julie S. Davis, confirming the completion of internal procedures for the establishment of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
Ukraine, EU committed to finding balanced trade solution by late July
Even though the European Commission has approved the transitional measures coming into effect from June 6, 2025, Ukraine and the European Union have the political will to reach an agreement on balanced trade conditions by the end of July 2025.
EU plans to boost private investment in Ukraine’s economy
Ukraine and the European Union are working to expand and develop new financial mechanisms aimed at attracting more private capital for the country’s recovery.
23 May 2025
Marchenko, IMF Managing Director discuss support for Ukraine
Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko discussed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva priority reforms to strengthen Ukraine's financial stability.
Ukraine may decide on additional taxation of banks even this year – economist
Given the high level of profitability of the domestic banking system, the state may decide on imposing an additional profit tax on banks at an increased rate even this year.
Russian sovereign assets to stay frozen until Ukraine compensated – G7
Russia's sovereign assets will remain frozen until it halts its aggression against Ukraine and compensates for the damages caused.
Three more plants preparing to start biomethane production in Ukraine – expert
Another three plants are preparing to start biomethane production in Ukraine.
22 May 2025
IAEA reports drone attack on training center at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stationed at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) have reported that an unidentified drone hit the roof of the plant's training center. The Russian-installed administration is not allowing the IAEA access to inspect the building.
USPA outlines work of Ukrainian sea ports amid extremely high risks
Despite increased shelling, challenging logistics and reduced production volumes, Ukrainian sea ports handled 6 million tonnes of goods in April 2025.
Ukraine aims to establish partnership with Dutch arms manufacturers
Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI) is interested in establishing partnership with Dutch weapons producers.
21 May 2025
Ukraine urges EU to engage in dialogue to find solution to joint trade
Ukraine has expressed understanding of the EU countries' position on protecting their farmers but emphasized the need for open dialogue and a long-term solution that also considers the interests of Ukrainian agricultural producers.
Ukroboronprom agrees on ammunition deliveries from NATO supplier
One of enterprises, which are part of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with KNDS Belgium SA, known as a supplier of NATO.
20 May 2025
EU imposes sanctions over Russia's destabilizing actions abroad, Medvedchuk among those listed
On Tuesday, May 20, the EU Council imposed sanctions on 21 individuals and six entities in response to Russia's destabilizing activities abroad.
DM Umerov: Ukraine ready for joint weapons production with EU partners
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has called on EU defense ministers to prioritize procurement in the Ukrainian defense industry.
Ukraine receives USD 10B under IMF’s Extended Fund Facility
Ukraine has already received approximately USD 10.1 billion out of the USD 15.5 billion allocated under the International Monetary Fund's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Over 800,000 t of grain shipped via Chornomorsk Port since early 2025
Almost two-thirds of the freight volumes handled by Chornomorsk Commercial Sea Port since early 2025 were grain exports.
IMF mission begins work in Ukraine
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has begun discussions in Kyiv with Ukrainian officials as part of the eighth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Italian envoy, NBU Governor discuss Ukraine’s macrofinancial stability
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Ukraine Carlo Formosa and National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andriy Pyshnyy have discussed the country’s macrofinancial stability ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
19 May 2025
'Land Bank': 18 auctions held, over UAH 5M raised over past week
Over the past week, 18 online auctions for the sublease of state-owned land were held through the Prozorro.Sale system under the "Land Bank" program, generating UAH 5.2 million (+ UAH 1 million in VAT).
17 May 2025
Buy Ukrainian Products initiative presented in Sweden
As part of a working visit to Sweden, Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Vitalii Koval presented the Buy Ukrainian Products initiative, which aims to support domestic agricultural producers.
16 May 2025
Ihor Fedirko, executive director, Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers
Simplified product codification procedure will facilitate a boom on the armaments market
Businesses’ old external loan debts hit about $21B – NBU Governor
As of April 1, 2025, the old external loan debts of Ukrainian enterprises reached about USD 21 billion, of which USD 14 billion is the principal amount and over USD 7 billion is interest.
Galushchenko discusses bilateral energy cooperation with European counterparts
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko held a series of bilateral meetings with European sectoral ministers in Warsaw.
15 May 2025
Russia leads in sanctions count, but more needed - Presidential Envoy
Currently, the Russian Federation has the most sanctions in the world compared to other countries.
April marks record low in Russian oil export revenues – sanctions commissioner Vlasiuk
In terms of oil export revenues, April of this year was a record low for Russia.
14 May 2025
EU adds 189 more vessels from Russia’s 'shadow fleet' to sanctions list - von der Leyen
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the approval of further sanctions against Russia, emphasizing that the EU will continue to put pressure on the Kremlin to end the war.
Ukrainian, Spanish armored vehicle manufacturers sign memorandum of cooperation
JSC Research and Production Association Practika and Spanish company Tecnova S.L. have agreed to collaborate on the production of specialized military equipment.
Parliament backs amendments to Budget Code with regard to minerals deal
The Verkhovna Rada has endorsed in principle draft bill No. 13256 ‘On Amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine on Implementing the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United States’.