Economy
Merz calls for a joint decision on Russian assets, launch of Ukraine's reconstruction fund and Christmas truce
German Chancellor declares EU unity on Russia's frozen assets, announces European fund for Ukraine's reconstruction starting in 2026, and proposes ceasefire for Christmas
Ukraine reports a strike on Russia's Yaroslavl refinery, production halted
Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries near Moscow, damaging key facilities
The Ministry of Economy has opened public access to business data through the Pulse dashboard
The Pulse platform allows you to see business problems and requests in real time and has already collected more than 338,000 ratings from entrepreneurs
German Foreign Ministry explains what security guarantees Ukraine will receive after joining the EU
Berlin stressed that Ukraine's membership in the EU automatically triggers the mechanism of mutual defence and increases pressure on Russia
Russian Central Bank demands more than $229 billion in compensation from Euroclear
Russia files a lawsuit against Belgian depository over frozen assets and EU plans to use them to benefit Ukraine
EU begins crucial week of talks on Ukraine and €210bn aid funding
European leaders discuss peace initiatives with Zelenskyy and try to keep the plan for large-scale financial support for Ukraine alive
Power supply restored to over 100,000 consumers in Odesa region after massive Russian attack
Power engineers restored electricity and heat to most customers and stabilised the operation of the region's critical infrastructure within a day
Zelenskyy announces work to raise up to $45bn in aid for Ukraine in 2026
The President said that Ukraine is negotiating with partners on financing at the level of USD 40-45 billion next year and about USD 90 billion for 2026-2027.
The European Commission is considering a €90bn loan to Ukraine in 2026-2027
The European Commission proposes to provide Ukraine with up to EUR 90 billion in budget support for two years in the form of a reparations loan, provided that reforms continue.
EU guarantees protection of financial institutions from Russian claims under reparations loan to Ukraine
The European Commission has confirmed the legal protection of EU depositories and the legality of using proceeds from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine.
Denmark announces progress in negotiations on reparations loan for Ukraine
Copenhagen insists that a loan guaranteed by frozen Russian assets is the best solution for financial support to Ukraine in 2026-2027
Turkey's energy diplomacy could persuade Hungary to support Ukraine
Ankara offers Budapest a real alternative to Russian energy carriers and influences Orban's position in the EU
