Industry

The Ministry of Energy Proposes Transferring the Property of Liquidated Mines to Local Communities to Attract Investors

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has prepared a draft law that would allow the transfer, free of charge, of the surface property of coal and uranium mines currently in the process of liquidation from state to municipal ownership. The initiative aims to create conditions for attracting businesses and transforming former mines into new industrial sites.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

Economy

Key Indicators of the Ukrainian Economy Are Deteriorating

The Ukrainian economy is entering a period of intensifying negative trends: the industrial and construction sectors are weakening, business expectations are deteriorating, and attacks on manufacturing and logistics infrastructure are placing additional pressure on economic activity. This is stated in an analysis by the GMK Center.

Yulia Bondarenko 1 min read

World

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine for air defense, drones, and missiles

The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to purchase air and missile defense systems, ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare systems. The decision also allows for the procurement of American PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Two more industrial parks will be established in Ukraine with nearly 1.8 billion hryvnia in investments

Two more industrial parks will be established in Ukraine — in the Lviv and Odesa regions. The total amount of declared investment is nearly 1.8 billion UAH, and the new industrial sites are expected to create about 2,500 jobs.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Life

Ukrainian books may become up to 20% more expensive due to publishers’ losses from shelling

At least 30 Ukrainian publishers and bookstores have suffered losses due to Russian shelling, which is already affecting production costs, logistics, and the availability of books. Market participants predict a possible price increase of up to 20% and a temporary shortage of certain titles.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

War

The Ministry of Defense certified more than 1,500 new weapons models in 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Defense has codified more than 1,500 new and modernized models of weapons and military equipment. Nearly 91% of them are manufactured in Ukraine, with unmanned systems and other high-tech solutions accounting for the largest share.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

Businesses Downgraded Their Assessments of Economic Activity Due to Attacks on Logistics — NBU

In August 2026, Ukrainian businesses downgraded their assessments of business activity: the NBU index fell to 48.3 points. Company sentiment is being affected by attacks on logistics and warehouses, high costs, labor shortages, and export problems.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read

Events

The Steel Freedom 2026 Student Architecture Competition Kicked Off Today

On September 1, the Steel Freedom 2026 student architecture competition kicked off, bringing together future architects and structural engineers from all over Ukraine. This year, participants will develop a concept for a hotel and administrative building in Kyiv using steel structures

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Companies

Ukrzaliznytsia has contracted for a record 102 passenger cars in 2026

In 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia contracted a record 102 new Ukrainian-made passenger cars. The renewal of the rolling stock is expected to improve the safety and comfort of travel and support more than 100 Ukrainian companies involved in the manufacturing process.

Yulia Bondarenko 2 min read