Economy
The European Parliament has approved a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.
The European Parliament has approved a support package for Ukraine under an urgent procedure, which provides for a €90 billion loan from the European Union for two years. Part of the funds are planned to be allocated to budgetary needs and defence procurement.
Ukrposhta, ESBU, and Sens Bank were among the top five state institutions that spent the most budget funds on rebranding.
Over the past two years, about ten state institutions have undergone rebranding. The largest amount of budget funds for updating or developing their identity was spent by the joint-stock companies Ukrposhta and Sens Bank, as well as the National Development Agency and the Economic Security Bureau.
Russian tankers are massively indicating Singapore as their destination amid sanctions and reduced supplies to India
In January, tankers carrying 1.4 million tonnes of Russian oil formally departed for Singapore, even though the country does not import raw materials from Russia. Traders attribute this to sanctions risks and a reorientation of exports towards China.
Hypersonica conducted the first hypersonic test in Europe and announced its goal for 2029
The Anglo-German company Hypersonica has successfully conducted the first flight test of a hypersonic missile prototype in Norway, reaching speeds of over Mach 6 and a range of more than 300 kilometres.
"Six months with new ESBU head Tsyvinsky: business sees no breakthrough in de-shadowing," - Forbes
No progress in de-shadowing. The ESBU has been working with its new head, Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, for six months. What has he failed to change? Business opinion
Germany plans large-scale purchase of strike drones for the Bundeswehr worth over €4 billion
The German Ministry of Defence is fast-tracking the purchase of thousands of strike drones from two German companies to strengthen NATO's eastern flank and close a critical gap in its own combat capabilities.
The European Parliament is preparing to vote on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine
This week, the European Parliament will make a key decision on financial support for Ukraine, which should secure long-term assistance amid the war and energy crisis.
Fuel crisis in Cuba halts flights from Canada and threatens air links with Europe and the US
Due to an acute shortage of aviation fuel in Cuba, Canadian airlines have suspended flights to the island, and the country's international airports are preparing to operate without guaranteed fuel supplies for at least a month.
Oil production in Russia declines for the second month in a row amid increased pressure from the US
Sanctions pressure and problems with Russian oil sales are having an increasingly noticeable impact on production and Russian budget revenues, while some cargoes are taking longer to find buyers and are stuck at sea.
Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium and proposes steps to restore trust
Iranian authorities have stated that recognition of the country's right to enrich uranium is a key condition for the success of negotiations with the United States and the resumption of the diplomatic process.
In five months of operation, the StopTisk portal received 176 complaints about interference in business.
The Prosecutor General drew attention to the gap between public statements about pressure on businesses on social media and the lack of official appeals that trigger the mechanism for protecting entrepreneurs.
Natalia Boiko appointed acting CEO of Ukraine`s gas transmission system operator
The company`s supervisory board has made a personnel decision regarding the temporary management of the gas transmission system operator amid the suspended competition for the position of CEO.
