Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief of RE:UKRAINE, leading the magazine's editorial coverage of Ukraine's economy, reconstruction and business.
Ukraine hosted the first meeting of the Water SWG—the sectoral working group on water supply and wastewater management—which will coordinate analytical and technical work to modernize and revitalize the sector.
Ukraine will secure 230 million euros from the EIB to restore road infrastructure. The first tranche of 134 million euros will be allocated to key international routes, logistics, and access roads to border crossings.
The government has simplified the procedure for obtaining permits for the transboundary shipment of waste. The service will be provided through the waste management system within the “EcoSystem” platform.
According to RDNA5’s estimate, Ukraine will need $15.25 billion for priority recovery in 2026. Total reconstruction and rehabilitation needs for the next decade are estimated at $588 billion.
The Ukrainian IT company N-iX has announced a strategic partnership with the AI startup Cursor. The companies plan to scale up AI-driven software development and implement tools for automating code writing, testing, and documentation.
Ukraine will introduce student employment contracts for students at vocational education institutions during their internships. The new mechanism will allow students to combine their studies with work, receive direct payment from the employer, and clearly define their labor rights.
In early 2026, local and international brands continued to exit the Ukrainian market. Among the companies that are winding down or have already ceased operations are “Sviy Market,” Pampik, Reebok, and InStreet.
In 2026, Ukrainian trucking companies will be able to provide international freight transportation to more than 40 countries worldwide. A liberalized regime is in effect with 35 countries, eliminating the need for bilateral and transit permits.
In 2025, all publishers listed in the State Register complied with the language law’s requirement regarding the proportion of Ukrainian-language book publications. No publisher released more than 50% of its book titles in other languages.
