Business news, entrepreneurship and startups in Kyiv region
Silver surged 9% to a record high. We examine why this happened and what the practical implications are for Ukraine’s economy, reserves, and industry.
As of December 26, new DHS rules came into effect — from mandatory biometrics at entry and exit to enhanced screening for citizens of 19 countries. We explain what will change, why this was done, and how Ukrainians should prepare.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed the mandatory transition to electronic excise stamps at the request of businesses. We explain why this decision matters for the budget, logistics, and technical readiness.
Taras Kachka and the Ambassador of Montenegro signed a protocol that reduces administrative burdens on businesses and harmonizes rules with European standards — a practical step toward expanding exports and strengthening economic integration with the EU.
The average increase in lot prices was more than a third above the starting price. Auctions on Prozorro.Sales generated budget revenues earmarked for fish restocking and local needs. We examine where the money went and what this means for food and environmental security.
Tankers carrying Russian Urals oil are gathering off China’s eastern coast — a sign of declining demand in India and additional pressure on Russia’s export revenues. We examine why this matters now.
The head of the finance committee hinted at tax evasion by a popular establishment in Zhovkva. This case is not about a single restaurant, but about how new rules are changing the rules of the game for business and state revenues.
Money loves silence, but here numbers and guarantees decide: the Warner Bros. board urged shareholders to reject Paramount's proposal amid doubts about its financing. For Ukraine, this raises questions of media ownership transparency and influence over the information space.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that issuing the transfer licence is the final step before a possible legal challenge. We explain how the fund will operate and why this matters for Ukraine.
The seventh update of 2025 adds 216 entries and five Ukrainian factories. We examine who will actually receive support, how the changes will affect production, and whether this is enough to rebuild the agricultural sector during the war.
Tomas Fiala has exited the group's list of beneficiaries, transferring his personal stake into a family trust. We explain why this is not necessarily a sale, how it affects control, and what risks and benefits it poses for Ukraine's water and mineral resources sector.
A restaurant in Hatne on the E95 highway became the chain's tenth opening in 2025 — about logistics, security and the economic signal for the region.
If the Kremlin refuses a peace deal, Washington may target tankers and traders circumventing sanctions. Why this hits Russia’s coffers and what Kyiv should expect — concise and to the point.
Rinat Akhmetov’s group has completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași — a move that could secure stable supplies of hot-rolled coil and strengthen industrial integration with the EU.
At the very heart of diplomatic pressure — a representative of a Serbian defense company was found dead in Moscow, and data carriers disappeared at the same time. We examine what this means for regional security and why it deserves attention now.
Reuters names Midad Energy the leading contender for Lukoil's foreign assets. This is not merely a business deal — it's a test of the sanctions and security mechanisms that influence pressure on the Kremlin.
A Paris tribunal has ordered the club to pay about €61 million to Kylian Mbappé. We explain why the ruling matters for clubs' finances, players' rights, and what lessons Ukrainian football should draw.
The sale of an asset, the majority of which is owned by a Rosneft subsidiary, turns a business operation into a geopolitical issue. We explain why this matters now.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed regional military administrations (OVAs) to review the lists — small consumers and facilities with "dual" connections have been removed. That frees up an additional 800 MW and meaningfully reduces outage times for households and industry.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) revoked the license of "Light Finance" for repeatedly ignoring the regulator's requirements — this is a test of the resilience of our financial system and a signal to all who undermine market confidence.
The Kremlin announced the "nationalization" of the property of 84 individuals and companies in Crimea — from boxer Usyk to businessman Franchuk and the families of servicemen. This is not merely corporate raiding — it's a tool of intimidation that Western experts are already analyzing.
The price of Russian oil has fallen to about $40 a barrel — a direct hit to the Kremlin’s finances as the West ramps up pressure. Data from Bloomberg and Argus show a 28% drop over three months — a historic moment in the energy war.
The State Tax Service has for the first time disclosed how much gas station employees are paid and how much is deducted from each liter of fuel. This is a check on market transparency — a signal to owners and protection for our workers at a time when every hryvnia counts.
Yerevan's decisive response has thwarted the Kremlin's attempt to intervene in the strategic TRIPP corridor — a sign of a shifting balance of power in the region, Western analysts say. Why this matters right now and what it means for the security of Europe and our partners.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti‑Corruption Court to recover a stake linked to a Russian. This is a chance to return a strategic plant to national control and to protect our industry now.
Accusing the BBC of manipulating the editing of a 2021 speech, Trump is seeking $10 billion — a case that puts trust in Western media on the line and will affect the information arena that is also important for Ukraine.
This is not just trading — it’s a strategic safeguard for the energy sector ahead of winter. Monthly auctions for January 2026 provide predictability of imports, reduce the risks from large‑scale attacks, and have already drawn the attention of Western analysts.
As the country tallies its resources, the share of illegal cigarettes has risen to 17.8%. Kantar Ukraine reports a surge in counterfeit excise stamps — a direct blow to the budget and a chance for decisive action today.
Four platforms openly backed the "laws for the self-employed" — it's not just about money. UAH 14 billion for the state, OECD requirements and a step toward new financing from the IMF. A historic moment for Ukraine's labor market and digital security.
On December 16, tram and bus service on Hlybochytska Street is being restored after repairs to 3.5 km of tracks — a small victory for a city that keeps working and weathers the blows. The temporary route 14‑T will be closed; life is returning to normal.