Economy

Ukraine attacks Russian infrastructure with drones, damages thermal power plant
Trump signs the US defense budget – Ukraine will receive 800 million in aid

On December 18, the President of the United States signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA-2026), which sets out key p…

19 December 08:55 Дзвенислава Карплюк
EU approves €90bn aid to Ukraine: what is known about the summit’s decision

The European Union has made a strategic decision to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in financial assistance in 2026-2027. The agreements were reached duri…

19 December 07:27 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Raiffeisen CEO resigns: what is known

Johann Strobl, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), has announced his resignation. He is to be replaced by the bank's former CFO Michael Heller in July…

18 December 20:44 Марина Максенко
38 billion a year and new suppliers: how Ukrzaliznytsia is rebuilding its procurement system

In 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia signed contracts for the supply of goods and services worth UAH 38.3 billion. Hundreds of new companies have entered the bidding process…

18 December 17:17 Марина Максенко
In 2025, counterfeit hryvnias significantly decreased in Ukraine

New hryvnia denominations, updated banknote design, and "plastic" currency are topics that periodically appear in the media and cause public outcry. Especially…

18 December 16:57 Anastasiia Fedor
The EU convenes for an important summit on attracting Russian funds for Ukraine: what is known

A two-day summit of the European Council begins in Brussels on December 18. EU leaders will consider the issue of funding for the next two years, which is cruci…

18 December 16:01 Анна Ткаченко
US Treasury sets deadline: Saudi company among key bidders for Lukoil assets

The Saudi energy company Midad Energy has become one of the main contenders for the purchase of the international assets of the Russian oil giant Lukoil. This w…

18 December 15:51 Марина Максенко
The European Parliament supported the phased abandonment of Russian gas: what is known

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the EU's plan to completely stop importing Russian gas by the end of 2027, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports…

18 December 15:35 Марина Максенко
Where to spend “winter support”: the list of stores has been expanded

The Winter Support state aid program, known as the Winter Thousand, continues to expand. Starting December 18, 2025, Ukrainians will be able to spend money not…

18 December 15:17 Дзвенислава Карплюк