THIS WEEK IN UKRAINE

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s defense, energy, and trade updates as of June 12, including a new EW-resistant drone, Odesa summit support for EU/NATO bids, and gas market disruptions. It also covers a record energy loan, Russia-North Korea drone ties, and Canada’s trade preferences.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s financial, defense, and industrial updates as of June 5, including default on GDP-linked bonds, UK drone investment, and an international weapons co-production initiative. It also covers the first EU export credit deal, industrial park funding, and state debt reaching $180 billion.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s investment, defense, and tech developments as of May 29, including the launch of the U.S.–Ukraine Investment Fund, a new ammunition co-production deal with KNDS Belgium, and Ukrainian fund TA Ventures investing in MENA-based AI company Tarjama.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s economic, defense, and investment updates as of April 3, including €3.5B in EU support, €1B from the EBRD for energy repairs, and a €51M healthcare deal with France. It also covers Ukraine’s plan to deploy 15,000 combat robots and TOLOKA’s $1.7M investment in a U.S. housing startup.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s defense, energy, and international cooperation updates as of March 27, including €2B in French military aid and €65M Dutch energy support. It also covers a new strategic partnership with Czechia, EU integration progress, and Russia’s reversal of Ariston’s asset seizure under international pressure.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s economic, energy, and geopolitical developments as of March 20, including €3.5B in EU aid, Canada and Switzerland boosting reconstruction and energy support, and Ukraine’s NECP progress. It also covers a new law allowing troop deployment abroad and a market dip following an unproductive Trump-Putin call.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s defense, EU integration, and industrial policy updates as of March 13, including a €700M Dutch drone investment and UK attack drone supplies. It also covers expanded access to military tech for private producers, EU screening progress, Ukraine-Finland arms collaboration, and USAID’s withdrawal from a key energy grant.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s diplomatic, defense, and economic updates as of March 6, including high-level talks at the London Summit and simplified drone procurement rules. It also covers the IMF loan agreement, a major Ukraine-Italy business forum, and Australia’s new contribution to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s diplomatic, defense, and investment progress as of February 6, including Zelensky’s talks with global leaders, the launch of Claster4Defence, and battlefield use of the Trident laser weapon. It also covers joint rifle production with Czechia, BlackRock’s investment platform, and a £15M UK-based fund backing Ukrainian startups.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s defense, legislative, and international cooperation updates as of January 30, including extended EU sanctions on Russia and new FPV drone production. It also covers defense startup funding, AI in job placement, SME support with Germany, and regulatory reforms for business resilience.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s diplomatic, defense, and energy milestones as of January 23, including high-level talks at Davos and a historic 100-year UK-Ukraine agreement. It also covers Japanese industrial cooperation, Shield AI’s Kyiv launch, and a €450M wind power expansion by DTEK.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s diplomatic, industrial, and innovation progress as of January 16, including high-level talks with the U.S., EU leaders, and Poland, plus new drone ventures with Latvia. It also covers the national innovation strategy, energy partnerships, industrial park updates, and major investments from Knauf and Fluence.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s diplomatic, defense, and economic progress as of January 10, including new partnerships with Switzerland, Qatar, and Norway, and $41B in international aid. It also covers CES 2025 startup highlights, M&A activity, demining machine localization, and environmental reform efforts.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s economic, defense, and tech developments as of January 3, including a 2025 economic forecast, Canada’s G7 coordination talks, and €3.3M in IT defense aid. It also covers startup funding trends, equipment compensation programs, and legislative progress in social and veterans’ policy.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s defense, reform, and tech progress as of December 27, including UK arms funding, IMF disbursement, and nuclear infrastructure risks. It also features energy resilience, EU-aligned reforms, and record startup investments in AI and defense tech.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s defense, economic, and innovation updates as of December 19, including EU macro-financial aid, Japanese pickup production, and tech showcases at NATO Edge. It also features Expo 2025 plans, startup funding, and wartime investment strategies.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s financial, defense, and EU integration updates as of December 12, including major aid from the U.S. and EU, growing reserves, and a new industrial park. It also features the Peklo drone launch, infrastructure loans, and deepening Estonia-Ukraine defense ties.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s key diplomatic, economic, and tech updates as of December 5, including U.S. and Canadian agreements, EU integration efforts, and German defense aid. It also covers infrastructure projects, investment talks, a drone tech award, and real estate market trends.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s key economic, defense, and innovation updates as of November 28, including new Denmark investment agreements, military support from Sweden, and anti-corruption reforms. It also covers World Bank-led reforms, Ukraine’s CES 2025 tech delegation, and rising global partnerships.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine’s key defense, economic, and environmental updates as of November 21, including Denmark’s defense funding, Japan’s security visit, and the 2025 state budget. It also covers green startups, renewable energy progress, veteran business support, and accessibility reforms.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key economic, recovery, and defense updates as of November 14, including EU investment events, new damage assessments, and industrial park expansion. It also covers defense ventures, economic forecasts, environmental advocacy, and Estonia’s military aid.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key economic, defense, and tech updates as of November 8, including rising investor confidence, SME support, and expanded startup funding. It also covers green finance reforms, veteran entrepreneurship, Germany’s aid, and a new 5G pilot program.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key economic, political, and international updates as of November 1, including new veteran support laws, a $50M SME fund, and major investment guidance. It also covers global partnerships, AI sector investments, and $50B in pledged aid.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key economic, political, and recovery developments as of October 25, including major loans, grants, and investment efforts. It also covers industrial park funding, construction sector revival, and EU-backed anti-corruption support for reconstruction.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key political, economic, and tech updates as of October 18, including major investment agreements, business forum outcomes, and defense sector growth. It also covers a Telegram use ban, long-range weapons support, and smart city initiatives in Mykolaiv.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key political, economic, and tech updates as of October 11, including climate policy reforms, AI regulation efforts, and SME cybersecurity. It also covers international support, border protests, and a national rehab initiative.

This newsletter highlights Ukraine's key economic, political, and tech developments as of October 4, including reconstruction efforts, energy sector updates, and international support. It also covers the launch of uResidency and innovations from IT Arena 2024.