Business news, entrepreneurship and startups in Kyiv region
While attention is riveted on the headlines, trade tables reveal a different reality. Bloomberg has uncovered a large-scale surge in drone exports from Thailand to Russia — we examine how this works and what the implications are for the security situation in Ukraine.
Supplies of Russian crude oil to China rose from 1.39 to 2.09 million barrels per day; discounts on Urals of up to $12 per barrel. What this means for Russia’s budget revenues and for Ukraine’s security — we break it down point by point.
Naftogaz reports a fire after a nighttime strike by attack drones. This is part of a series of strikes undermining Ukraine’s energy resilience — we examine what is known and why it matters.
One of the leaders of Ukrainian ride‑hailing resumed night operations in most major cities from February 20. We explain who this will help, what restrictions apply, and why the decision is important right now.
Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, in an interview with LIGA.net, says that a partial move away from the Soviet-era centralized grid and the deployment of small-scale local generation could have reduced the impact of the shelling on Kyiv residents. We explain why this matters right now.
The Antimonopoly Committee approved the HCGF IV fund’s indirect investment in the owner of the Bob Snail brand. We explain why this matters for scaling production, entering EU/UK/US markets, and maintaining investor confidence during a crisis.
The state is shifting long-distance domestic economy-class services to a state procurement model. This is not just about tickets: the decision is intended to stabilize Ukrzaliznytsia’s finances and preserve mobility amid economic pressure.
Nestlé has opened talks to sell part of its ice-cream business — a move that highlights how global players are restructuring their portfolios and opening up opportunities (and risks) for suppliers and competitors in the FMCG world.
The SBU and the prosecutor’s office have seized Ukrainian assets of a Russian businessman suspected of supplying equipment, drones and fuel to units of the Russian Armed Forces. This is not only a law-enforcement action — it is a step toward depriving the enemy of resources and possible nationalization of the proceeds.
In response to strikes on the energy infrastructure, the Cabinet of Ministers has consolidated all available assistance in one place — to speed up access to payments, loans and aid packages for vulnerable groups. We outline what’s available and how to apply today.
The former head of Ukrenergo warns: without strengthening major power plants and the rapid deployment of 500–600 MW of decentralized generation, the next heating season could be tougher. We examine what can realistically be achieved in time and how much large-scale restoration would cost.
The Insider investigation points to a wide network of intermediaries that supplied critical components to the Russian defense industry. This opens an operational window for measures — if partners agree to coordinate.
McDonald’s has confirmed that it is considering resuming operations in Mykolaiv, but the date depends on security, logistics and infrastructure. Why this matters for the local economy and community sentiment — briefly and without speculation.
Vitol, Trafigura and TotalEnergies won tenders to supply gasoline and diesel to Libya. We examine why this will reduce Russian presence in supplies and how it could be useful for Ukraine and its Mediterranean neighbors.
The U.S. Secretary of Energy said production could rise by 300–400 thousand barrels per day — a development that could affect prices, the geopolitics of energy resources and sanctions instruments, which is also of interest to Ukraine.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson reacted sharply to Budapest's complaints after an oil pipeline was damaged: the issue is not Ukraine, but the consequences of Russian shelling and neighboring countries' dependence on Russian oil.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright asserts that the Trump administration’s interest in Greenland is, above all, a matter of national security. At the same time, references to rare-earth resources bring the issue of supply chains and geostrategy back into focus — with consequences for Ukraine.
Hungary and Slovakia have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine, directly tying the move to the halt of transit through the Druzhba pipeline. Why this matters for fuel security and diplomacy — a concise analysis.
Microsoft announced a $50 billion AI investment package through the end of the decade. It’s an opportunity not only for countries of the Global South — but also for Ukraine, which already has a memorandum with the company, if we properly convert promises into projects.
The diaspora gains a simple and affordable way to send parcels, while Ukrainian retail gets an additional supply route. We explain what changed and why this is important right now.
Amid escalating security concerns, the postal operator has closed the last branches in the frontline district — what this means for residents, logistics and local communications.
Ukraine, together with Sweden, Lithuania, and Canada, is launching a mechanism to rapidly finance small and medium-sized transport infrastructure projects. We explain exactly what will change for cities, roads, and ports — and why this matters today.
Metro: liqueur +40%, coffee +30%, snacks +12% — these changes reflect not only an emotional need but also a transformation of logistics and business models. We examine why this matters for every consumer and for the economy.
Changes take effect on February 17: the new schedule reduces the risk of passengers having to spend the night on platforms during the curfew and provides convenient connections for residents of Kharkiv region and central Ukraine.
After the massive shelling on 12 February, municipal crews restored heat to 2,600 households. However, more than 1,100 apartments in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts remain without heating due to critical damage to the Darnytsia CHP — repairs could take months and will affect the comfort and safety of thousands of Kyiv residents.
Paramount has unofficially raised its bid to $31 per share; Warner Bros. Discovery has given a week to make a better offer. We break down the figures, deadlines, and possible implications for competition and the independence of content.
In the center of the capital, a large research-and-manufacturing complex was sold: the investor paid nine times the starting price. We examine why this matters for the city, for industrial heritage, and what risks remain.
This is not merely a trend: an investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) could set a precedent for the oversight of major platforms and affect consumer safety and trust in the online market — in the EU and beyond, including Ukraine.
After three weeks of detention and the payment of a multi-million fine, the tanker carrying Russian oil left French waters. This is not just a court case — it is a signal that evading sanctions in Europe is becoming more costly, and for Ukraine — a concrete action against financing the aggressor.
The story of one cook showed how a change in management, language policy and social sensitivity can turn a labor dispute into a national issue — and why that matters for the reputation of international brands.