Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief of RE:UKRAINE, leading the magazine's editorial coverage of Ukraine's economy, reconstruction and business.
At the end of 2025, Ukrtelecom’s revenue grew by nearly 7% — to 5.2 billion UAH — and EBITDA exceeded 1.2 billion UAH. The company allocated approximately 500 million UAH to the development of its fiber-optic network and energy resilience.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has been granted the authority to take unfinished fortifications onto its books and complete their construction on its own. The new mechanism is intended to reduce the number of “long-delayed construction projects” in critical areas and accelerate the commissioning of defense facilities.
Oksana Rubanyak’s book "The Flame of Victory" — a fictional novella for children and teenagers about the experience of war, loss, resilience, and coming of age — was presented in Kyiv. The publication marked the first book released by the National Publishing House “Veselka” in 2026.
In Copenhagen, seven new streets will be named in honor of Ukraine and Ukrainian cities. The initiative was supported by the local Ukrainian community, and the names were chosen to reflect the maritime character of the neighborhood.
Ukraine and Spain discussed priorities for cooperation in the agricultural sector — ranging from support for producers near the front lines and irrigation to agricultural processing, logistics, demining, and alignment with EU standards.
The Ministry of Development and the World Bank have conducted a study on the labor shortage in Ukraine’s transportation sector. The greatest shortages are among drivers, technical specialists, and logistics workers, and the demand for workers could increase significantly by 2035.
A program to promote volunteerism and the future Volunteer Council under the Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity were presented in Ukraine. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between the government and volunteer communities and support the systematic development of the sector.
CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AND A BET ON INNOVATIONS
WAR, RISKS, AND NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
