Economy
Ukraine has manufactured its first wind turbine blade
A Ukrainian company has launched a full cycle of wind energy equipment production, taking a step towards energy independence.
Trump announced the framework of an agreement on Greenland amid discussions in NATO about American bases
The US President announced in Davos a framework agreement with NATO on the future of Greenland and rejected the use of force and tariff pressure on allies.
Ukraine and Switzerland launch economic stability programme for 2026–2030
In Davos, Ukraine and Switzerland signed a memorandum on the launch of a five-year economic sustainability programme aimed at improving business competitiveness and regional recovery.
Tech stocks rose after Trump's announcement of a framework agreement with NATO on Greenland
Markets reacted positively to the US president's statements in Davos about abandoning the use of force in relation to Greenland and softening tariff threats against Europe.
New Greek tankers join Russian oil transport for the first time
The jump in freight rates at the end of 2025 prompted Greek shipowners to bring new tankers into the Russian oil trade, which had previously been carried out mainly by old ships from the shadow fleet.
Inflation in Russia at the beginning of 2026 hits essential goods
At the start of 2026, inflation in Russia accelerated sharply and is increasingly focused on basic household expenses, particularly food, medicine, transport and housing and communal services.
Trump scraps tariffs on Europe after NATO deal on Greenland
After meeting with the NATO Secretary General in Davos, the US President announced a framework agreement on Greenland and the Arctic and cancelled planned tariffs for a number of European countries.
Poland has provided Kyiv and the surrounding region with 400 generators following attacks on the power grid.
Warsaw sent 400 generators from state reserves to Kyiv and surrounding communities, while Russian strikes left a significant part of the capital without electricity and heat.
The European Commission allocates €145 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine in its 2026 budget
The European Commission has set the initial humanitarian budget for 2026 at €1.9 billion, with separate funding for Ukraine, Moldova and crisis regions around the world.
Трамп у Давосі заявив про економічний бум у США, різку критику Європи та наміри щодо Гренландії
Президент США на Всесвітньому економічному форумі окреслив своє бачення світової економіки, безпеки та війни в Україні, поєднавши самопіар, критику союзників і гучні геополітичні заяви.
Kyiv received another 55 generators to stabilise energy supply
The city is strengthening its power reserves amid frosts and network restrictions, with teams from other regions and Ukrzaliznytsia involved in the restoration work.
NABU and SAP exposed a scheme to embezzle UAH 141 million on the "green" tariff in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region
Solar power plants, which were effectively out of operation due to the occupation and damage, received payments for years for electricity that was not supplied to Ukraine`s power grid.
