Ukraine: Russia is waging world’s largest terror campaign against energy system

Russian forces continue large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing a difficult situation in several regions, including Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his nightly video address. “Of course, today, from early morning, numerous reports were delivered regarding recovery efforts in regions after Russian attacks on our energy infrastructure. The…

Ukraine: Shmyhal discusses arms transfers and defence cooperation with Margarita Robles

The Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, held talks with the Minister of Defence of Spain, Margarita Robles. In particular, the parties discussed arms transfers and participation in defence initiatives. “russia continues to terrorise our cities, seeking to destroy our energy infrastructure. Ukraine, therefore, urgently needs to strengthen its air defence, including through the…

Ukraine: Finance Ministry discusses budget support for 2026-2027 and energy system recovery at IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings

On October 13-18, the team of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, headed by Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko, took part in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Over six days, the ministry’s delegation held more than 60 meetings with international financial leaders – including finance ministers of…

Ukraine: court declares ex-deputy director of Ukrinmash internationally wanted in Ukroboronprom embezzlement case

The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has confiscated UAH 3.4 million in bail and declared the former deputy general director of the company “Ukrinmash” internationally wanted in a case involving the embezzlement of funds from a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry). This was reported by the press service of the Specialized…

Ukraine: Ministry of Economy meets with French business delegation

Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Pavlo Kartashov held a meeting in Kyiv with a French business delegation organised on the initiative of Business France, with the participation of UkraineInvest Executive Director Maryna Khlystun. They discussed the participation of French companies in post-war reconstruction projects and new opportunities for investment cooperation. The…