Through September 16-17, Brave1 and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine held Defense Tech Valley 2025 in Lviv – an event that brought together over 5,000 people from more than 50 countries worldwide. Four companies from Europe and the USA announced plans to invest over $100 million in Ukrainian defense tech and disclosed the…
Over 90 representatives of German companies participated in an online workshop where they were introduced to investment opportunities in Ukraine. The event, organised by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine in collaboration with Germany Trade & Invest and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, took place on September…
On September 18, Ukraine’s Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko and the Governor of the Banque de France Francois Villeroy de Galhau discussed in Kyiv the state of Ukraine’s financial system, budgetary needs for 2026, cooperation with the IMF, and reforms. “I am grateful that France continues to stand with Ukraine and remains a reliable partner…
The International Atomic Energy Agency team based at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported on September 16 that shelling occurred near the site and observed black smoke rising from three nearby locations. This was stated by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. “While there were no reports of casualties or equipment damage, the incident once…
The Government has approved and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine the draft Law on the state budget of Ukraine for 2026. Within the purview of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, the draft budget ensures continued funding for programmes aimed at developing domestic production, the agricultural sector, and environmental protection. In 2026,…
Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine Olga Zykova met with Managing Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Ukraine and Moldova Arvid Tuerkner. The parties discussed the implementation of joint projects, the state of Ukraine’s financial system, budgetary needs for 2026, and prospects for further cooperation. Olga Zykova thanked the European…
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has refined the methodology for determining key food security indicators. The relevant resolution, “On Approval of the Methodology for Calculating Food Security Indicators,” was adopted during a Government meeting. The need for this document arises from the fact that the methodology for assessing key food security indicators, established by…