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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently met with international business leaders to discuss energy management, investment in the defense industry, and economic reconstruction. The government supports businesses amid an energy crisis by offering 0% loans for energy equipment. Meanwhile, in Davos, global businesses and financial institutions gathered to explore Ukraine's recovery strategies. Additionally, the government has requested businesses to save electricity by limiting outdoor advertising. The American Chamber of Commerce emphasizes ongoing business operations despite challenges, while Ukrainian tech firms secure significant foreign investments, highlighting growth potential.

What is the focus of Zelenskyy's discussions with international business leaders?

Zelenskyy's discussions with international business leaders focus on energy management, reconstruction, and investments in the defense industry. These efforts aim to enhance economic resilience and foster growth amidst ongoing challenges in Ukraine.

How is the Ukrainian government supporting businesses during the energy crisis?

The Ukrainian government is supporting businesses during the energy crisis by introducing a one-time payment and offering 0% loans for procuring energy equipment. This initiative aims to alleviate the energy burden on entrepreneurs and facilitate their operations.

What were the key topics at the Davos meeting involving Ukrainian leadership?

At Davos, Ukrainian leadership, international businesses, and financial institutions discussed reconstruction strategies, investment opportunities, and enhancing cooperation for Ukraine's recovery. Sustainable energy and the defense sector were primary focal points of the discussions.

How are American businesses responding to challenges in Ukraine?

American businesses in Ukraine continue to operate and invest despite challenges such as the energy crisis and security threats. Their resilience and commitment reflect confidence in Ukraine's market and potential for recovery and growth.

What investment trends are emerging in Ukraine's defense tech industry?

In Ukraine's defense tech industry, significant foreign investments are being made, as evidenced by tech firms like Norda Dynamics raising substantial funds. This trend indicates a growing interest in innovative technologies and military advancements, increasing Ukraine's strategic industry appeal.

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Ukraine climbs seven spots in Doing Business ranking Ukraine climbs seven spots in Doing Business ranking Ukraine has climbed seven spots in the Doing Business 2020 investment attractiveness rating, which is published annually by the World Bank, to place 64th among 190 countries 7 723 150 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian and Belarusian enterprises sign contracts for more than half a billion dollars Ukrainian and Belarusian enterprises sign contracts for more than half a billion dollars Ukrainian and Belarusian companies, enterprises, organizations signed contracts for more than half a billion dollars. 3 800 94 Economics

Government expects to get UAH 2 bln from legalizing gambling business Government expects to get UAH 2 bln from legalizing gambling business The Cabinet of Ministers will soon submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill on gambling business in Ukraine. 4 820 69 Ukrainian Politics

President signs law reducing pressure on businesses President signs law reducing pressure on businesses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law introducing amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine on reducing pressure on businesses. 11 600 79 Ukrainian Politics

Kvartal-95 co-owner believes agreeing with Russia to end war possible, calls for limiting language requirements Kvartal-95 co-owner believes agreeing with Russia to end war possible, calls for limiting language requirements Co-owner of Kvartal-95 group Borys Shefir has said that if there is a strong desire it is possible to agree with Russian officials to end the war in Donbas. 35 032 609 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi wants to meet with business representatives Zelenskyi wants to meet with business representatives Ukraine’s president-elect Volodymyr Zelenskyi has invited business representatives to meetings and stated that relations with entrepreneurs will be transparent during his presidency. 32 580 406 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi claims withdrawal from Cyprus company owning movie business in Russia Zelenskyi claims withdrawal from Cyprus company owning movie business in Russia Showman Volodymyr Zelenskyi said he is to withdraw membership in Green Family LTD company, which owns movie production company Green Films in Russia. 17 194 549 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi responds to exposing Skhemy probe: "We work solely in Ukraine" Zelenskyi responds to exposing Skhemy probe: "We work solely in Ukraine" Showman Zelenskyi, who runs for president in Ukraine, has responded to the Skhemy project probe into his business in Russia. 60 397 1 088 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Zelenskyi owns movie business in Russia though he claimed its termination in 2014, - Skhemy project Zelenskyi owns movie business in Russia though he claimed its termination in 2014, - Skhemy project Showman Zelenskyi, who runs for president in Ukraine, still owns movie business in Russia though he claimed to have closed it back in 2014. 72 504 1 498 Ukrainian Politics

Andrii Obrizan becomes CEO at Darnytsia pharmaceutical company Andrii Obrizan becomes CEO at Darnytsia pharmaceutical company Andrii Obrizan has taken up the reins of Darnytsia PrJSC. 202 0 Economics

Vessels involved in preventing Ukrainian ships from passing through Kerch Strait belong to persons running business in Ukraine, - InformNapalm Vessels involved in preventing Ukrainian ships from passing through Kerch Strait belong to persons running business in Ukraine, - InformNapalm The Neyma tanker and tug boats Bystryi, Gandvik and Eltigen, which were deployed near the Kerch Strait bridge's arc to block the passage of Ukrainian ships, belong to individuals doing business in Ukraine. 50 576 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade

First US trade mission in 10 years arrives in Ukraine First US trade mission in 10 years arrives in Ukraine Following a 10-year pause, Ukraine hosts the official U.S. trade mission which consists of 12 companies representing American agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and IT sector. 6 350 45 Economics

"Smuggling is protected by incumbent law enforcers," – PM Hroisman "Smuggling is protected by incumbent law enforcers," – PM Hroisman Cabinet approved amendments to the bill restricting raids on businesses dubbed "maski-shou stop" 21 756 69 Ukrainian Politics

U.S. Treasury gives investors another month to retrieve funds from Russian companies U.S. Treasury gives investors another month to retrieve funds from Russian companies The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department has extended for one month the term for investors to terminate any business activity with a number of Russian companies, including En+Group, GAS Group and RUSAL. 14 450 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Well-known businessman gunned down in Kherson yesterday, his bodyguard shot and injured Well-known businessman gunned down in Kherson yesterday, his bodyguard shot and injured An unknown attacker fired several shots at local residents in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson last night. One of the victims received fatal injuries. 21 236 43 Incidents

порошенко указ подпись подписание Ukraine's president signs law limiting law enforcement pressure on business President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the so called law "to ban masked inspections" that was earlier adopted by the parliament. The law amends some legislative acts to ensure observance of the rights of participants in criminal proceedings and other persons by law enforcement agencies during the pretrial investigation. 22 881 82 Ukrainian Politics

гройсман Rada endorses regulation preventing pressure on business The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a bill that provides for compulsory video recording of searches being conducted in the premises of business entities during a pretrial investigation. 33 622 85 Ukrainian Politics

крым оккупация бизнесс "No more occupation! Russia wrestles away what we earned in Ukraine!" - Sevastopol entrepreneurs complain about pressure on business in Crimea Entrepreneurs of the annexed Sevastopol complain about the pressure the Russian officials exert on business and recall the incomes they received before Crimea annexation. 112 554 297 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

велосипед стартап электробайк Ukrainian-made Delfast e-bike project raises $165,000 on Kickstarter Delfast e-bike capable to cover a record breaking distance on a single charge that was developed in Ukraine has finished fundraising campaign on Kickstarter. The project has raised $165,800 which is three times more than its developers initially expected. It was crowd funded by 75 backers who preordered a total of 50 e-bikes. 68 046 81 Tech

интерпол Interpol tells member states to ignore Russia's attempts when it pursues its interests through organization Interpol rejected Russia’s request to arrest Hermitage Capital Management founder Bill Browder. 38 879 50 Ukrainian Politics

гройсман Startup Support Fund will be created in 2018, - PM Hroisman Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman has announced creation of Startup Support Fund in 2018. 5 573 54 Ukrainian Politics

печать Law abolishing stamps on documents comes into force The bill provides for abolishing of obligatory use of stamps for business. 86 683 119 Ukrainian Politics

обыск SBU officers wearing masks are raiding Gulliver Business Center Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) is raiding one of corporate offices in Gulliver Business Center at Sportyvna Square in Kyiv. 51 477 36 Incidents

рошен липецк roshen Liquidation of Roshen factory in Lipetsk launched, lay-offs underway The employees of the Roshen confectionery factory in Russia's Lipetsk are being discharged. 59 030 155 Ukrainian Politics

PM Hroisman says EY should underpin putting Ukraine on top of corruption list Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman doubts the credibility of the ranking published by the international audit and consulting company Ernst & Young, where Ukraine ranks 1st in terms of corruption in business. 18 616 102 Ukrainian Politics

рева One in four employed Ukrainians avoid paying taxes, social policy minister says Four out of 16 million Ukrainian jobholders avoid paying taxes to the state budget. 48 493 343 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

порошенко Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement is recognition of Ukraine's reform progress, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko commented on the ratification of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). 10 423 154 Ukrainian Politics

стрельба Kyiv police chief says professional activities are major version of businessman murder Police investigators believe that the businessman who was shot dead in his car in downtown Kyiv on March 8 could have been hit over his professional activities. 33 459 30 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Air Liquide to leave Ukrainian market Air Liquide is no longer able to continue its remaining activities in the Donets region as the 'DPR' established its administrative control over some Ukrainian companies (including Air Liquide Yenakiieve). 60 623 136 Economics

Ukraine launches online business registration service today The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and State E-Governance Agency kick off new electronic state registration service from March 1. 17 606 76 Economics

Small, medium-sized businesses should have access to feasible loans, PM Hroisman says Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman expects the National Bank of Ukraine to take dramatic and resolute steps to restart lending of the small and medium-sized businesses. 5 795 80 Economics

порошенко Bill on amendments to Tax Code signed by Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko has signed the bill "On amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine in part of improving investment climate in Ukraine." 26 880 100 Ukrainian Politics

парламент Rada adopts law amending regulations on auditing companies The new bill introduces an Internet-based register of audits to record scheduled and random checks, as well as their initiators, causes, findings, and results. 57 375 39 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko calls on Ukrainian business to raise salaries by 20-30 percent President Petro Poroshenko urged Ukraine's business representatives to increase the salaries of Ukrainians by 20-30 percent due to the unified social tax reduction to 22 percent starting this year. 71 224 399 Economics

"Right time to invest in Ukraine," - Poroshenko met with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with Chairman of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. 3 418 63 Ukrainian Politics

данилюк александр Finance Minister Danyliuk confirms directorship in three offshore companies Finance Minister Oleksandr Danyliuk has confirmed being CEO in three companies abroad. 48 813 129 Ukrainian Politics

"We made our step. Now I want to see business make its," - Yatseniuk on necessity to increase salaries The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects business to make specific steps to increase wages to employees in the face of cutting unified social tax. 20 787 121 Ukrainian Politics

лого Censor.NET launches BusinessCensor economic section Today, March 17, Censor.NET launches its economic section BusinessCensor (in Russian). The project is led by Serhii Holovniov, who previously worked for INSIDER and Forbes Ukraine. 24 049 64 Economics

Yatseniuk urged business to come out of the shadows Prime Minister of Ukraine Arsenii Yatseniuk called on the Ukrainian business to come out of the shadows and start paying legal wages to employees. 25 646 220 Ukrainian Politics

убийство Businessman from mayor Kernes' circle shot dead in Kharkiv This morning in Kharkiv, local businessman Yurii Dyment was shot dead. 95 912 127 Incidents

земля порошенко кононенко партнеры Journalists unveil ties between Poroshenko and Kononenko In the context of the scandal with resignation of Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius, journalists recalled the luxurious land plots in the Pechersk district of Kyiv acquired through mazy transactions by President Petro Poroshenko and First Deputy Head of the Poroshenko Bloc parliamentary faction Ihor Kononenko. 77 831 126 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

No checks of business scheduled in first half of 2016, - Anti-Monopoly Committee Seeking deregulation and alleviation of the administrative burden on business, the Anti-Monopoly Committee does not plan any inspections of business entities in the period from Jan. 1 till June 30, 2016. 8 501 37 Economics

Ukraine listed 83rd in Doing Business 2016 rating, - World Bank Group The country has gone up from the 87th position in the 2015 list. 23 612 139 Economics

кабмин cabinet Business in Ukraine can be registered within 24 hours from now on, - Cabinet The system of simplified registration of legal entities in the Pension Fund, State Fiscal Service, and State Statistics Service within 24 hours has been launched in Ukraine. 17 418 117 Ukrainian Politics

It will take 24 hours to register company in Ukraine from Oct. 15, - Justice Minister Petrenko From Oct. 15, the business entities will be registered within 24 hours in three bodies simultaneously including the State Statistics Service, the Pension Fund and the State Fiscal Service. 15 164 62 Ukrainian Politics

Austrian business mission agreed to be sent to Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a meeting with Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer in the premises of the UN General Assembly in New York. 8 862 117 Ukrainian Politics

gjhjityrj Poroshenko of his business: It's hard to sell, but I have high hopes President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko announced some "important news" in the nearest future regarding sales of his assets. 35 591 329 Ukrainian Politics

кабмин Cabinet wants to reduce the number of administrative services by six times The Cabinet of Ministers is ready to support the proposal of the Economic Development and Trade Ministry on reducing the number of administrative services by six times – down to about 500 services. 19 626 48 Ukrainian Politics

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