Business of Kyiv Region and Ukraine

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Warsaw plans autonomous metro line without drivers

The M4 line will become the first fully driverless line in the Polish capital.

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Kyivkhlib launches SKV production with a capacity of 500 tonnes a month

Kyivkhlib (Alviva Group) has begun producing dry confectionery products — wafers, biscuits and snacks; total production capacity is 500 tonnes per month.

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Ukrposhta issues 'Bread at the Cost of Life' stamp to honor Hordiyenko

Ukrposhta has issued a stamp dedicated to Oleksandr Hordiienko and Ukrainian farmers. The print run is 300,000 copies.

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UPG receives AMCU approval to buy 16 more gas stations

UPG was granted permission by the Antimonopoly Committee to acquire 16 gas stations linked to the Privat Group that operated under the ANP and Avias brands.

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Companies ask to change rules for reissuing exemptions — risk of draft notices in December

The European Business Association appealed to the government to allow continuous rebooking or to shorten the technical interval to three hours. The move stems from concerns over mass expirations of bookings in early December 2025.

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China's Anta Sports Eyes Purchase of Germany's Puma

Anta Sports is exploring an acquisition of Puma and has already engaged advisers; after the reports, Puma's shares rose 14% on November 27. Another Chinese manufacturer, Li Ning, also expressed interest, but there were no negotiations.

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National Bank of Ukraine Puts 129 Land Plots in Kyiv Region Up for Auction

The National Bank has put 129 land plots in Kyiv region up for repeat open auctions on Prozorro.Sales. Seventy-five are designated for development, the rest for personal farming. The auctions will take place on December 23.

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Body of second miner found at Inhulska mine

Rescuers on 27 November discovered the body of Volodymyr Kosiuk, the second person killed in the accident at the Inhulska mine on 11 November; the State Labor Service has established a commission for a special investigation.

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Euro-gauge link from Uzhhorod: night sleeper train begins service to Vienna

Ukrzaliznytsia has launched a night sleeper train between Uzhhorod and Vienna on the new standard-gauge line; the service will shorten travel time to Austria and offers convenient connections in Budapest and, via Chop, to trains for Kyiv.

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Hungarian MOL may replace Russian shareholders in NIS

MOL is negotiating to buy a stake in Serbia's NIS, which is seeking an exit for its Russian owners amid U.S. sanctions; a change of ownership could become a condition for lifting the restrictions.

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Serbia's only oil refinery halts due to lack of Russian oil

Serbia's only oil refinery in Pančevo has halted operations due to a lack of feedstock. The United States did not renew the license for the company "Naftna industrija Srbije," which has Russian participation. Negotiations over a sale are ongoing.

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U.S. demands EU loosen digital rules in exchange for lifting tariffs

The United States is demanding that the EU ease digital regulation in exchange for lifting a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum. Commerce Minister Lutnik has promised $1 trillion in investments in return for relaxed rules. Brussels insists these are separate issues and is not ready to bargain.

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Import of Chinese Electric Cars to Ukraine Soars Ahead of Benefit Cancellation

In October 2025, sales of Chinese cars in Ukraine increased by 2.6 times compared to the previous year, reaching 3,114 units. 92% of these are electric vehicles. The top sellers are the Volkswagen ID. Unyx, BYD Song Plus, and BYD Leopard 3.

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Onions in Ukraine are 40% cheaper than last year. The reason lies in quality.

On November 13, onions in Ukraine are, on average, 42% cheaper than last year. This is attributed to an increase in the supply of low-quality products that do not have active demand, reports the industry publication EastFruit.

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Ukrainian Companies Again Top List of Largest Poultry and Egg Producers in Europe

MHP and Avangardco have confirmed their positions as the largest companies in Europe in their market.

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Sunflower Prices in Ukraine Drop Due to Oil Market Collapse

The purchase price of oilseeds has dropped by 200-500 UAH per ton following a 10% decrease in global palm oil prices.

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"Farmer with a Gun" Hordiienko, killed by Russia, posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine

Ukrainian farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko, who worked in the frontline area, shot down drones and personally cleared mines from fields, has been posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.