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Luxembourg has pledged €90 million in aid to Ukraine, with €10 million directed through the Energy Support Fund and an additional €80 million allocated for military assistance in 2025

Ukrainian exporters will now be able to export products duty-free within the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean trade zone, thanks to the country’s official accession to the updated Pan-Euro-Med Convention

Kyiv and Washington are preparing to sign a landmark agreement on critical minerals aimed at driving Ukraine’s recovery and attracting major investments

The open agricultural land market in Ukraine has entered its fourth year and continues to show strong price growth, despite seasonal fluctuations. As of April 2025, the average price for one hectare of agricultural land has reached ₴86,655, nearly double the price recorded in April 2024.

Ukraine plans to introduce approximately 1 gigawatt (GW) of new electricity generation capacity in 2025, as part of its broader strategy to recover from Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks and ensure stability during the next heating season

The Ukrainian government has approved a new support program for agricultural producers cultivating cotton — a key raw material used in the production of gunpowder — Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced during a Cabinet meeting

The Ukrainian government has taken significant steps to accelerate domestic gas production and strengthen the country’s energy sector, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced during a Cabinet meeting on April 29

Natalia Lozynska, Deputy Director of the Interbank Business Department at RwS Bank, answers key questions about domestic government bonds.

Latvia has announced the transfer of another batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, reinforcing Kyiv’s defense capabilities amid ongoing support from international partners

Ukraine has received UAH 14.8 billion in revenues from small and large privatization between 2022 and 2024. The government plans to further boost this figure with a new wave of privatization in 2025

The South Korean investment corporation ITOXI Corp. will participate in the construction of two new glass factories in Ukraine

A delegation from the Ministry of Development of Ukraine held a meeting with Pawel Kowal, the Special Envoy of the Polish Government for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, to enhance bilateral cooperation in rebuilding efforts

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has launched a new initiative to collect investment projects from existing agricultural enterprises that are ready to scale up, modernize, and enter new markets

Ukraine has secured a new financial package to strengthen its energy security. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso signed an agreement providing for €270 million in funding under state guarantees

OKKO Group has announced plans to fully launch its new bioethanol production plant in the third quarter of 2026

DTEK Energy has invested approximately UAH 1.2 billion in the restoration and repair of its thermal power plants during the first quarter of 2025, as the company continues efforts to recover from extensive damage caused by Russian attacks

Poland has introduced a new preferential lending program called “Credit for Participation in the Reconstruction of Ukraine” to support Polish companies investing in Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has assessed the potential impact of rising US tariffs on the Ukrainian economy, concluding that the direct consequences will be minimal due to the relatively low export volumes to the United States

Finnish industrial giant Peikko Group Corporation is preparing to launch a modern concrete structures production facility in the Bila Tserkva industrial park

The Republic of Korea has provided a new batch of specialized equipment to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), further enhancing Ukraine’s emergency response capacity

Ukraine and the United States have officially agreed to begin preparations for the creation of a bilateral free trade zone, following high-level talks in Washington

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a simplified procedure for importing explosives and components for ammunition manufacturers without active state contracts

The World Bank has reaffirmed its forecast for Ukraine’s economic growth in 2025, maintaining an estimate of 2% GDP growth. At the same time, the budget deficit will remain high, reaching approximately 20% of GDP

The global gold market witnessed a historic milestone on April 22, 2025, as gold prices soared past $3,500 per ounce for the first time ever. Gold futures were recorded at $3,507.85 an ounce, marking a significant uptick fueled by rising investor anxiety and geopolitical uncertainty