Britain, Germany, France, and other European countries are ready to send troops to guarantee a ceasefire in Ukraine. The United States plans to support the European peacekeeping force after a ceasefire is reached.
The Baltic states and Northern Europe insist on the immediate transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. France, Germany and other major EU states are against it, considering it a lever of influence on Russia.
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's needs for recovery and reconstruction at $524 billion by 2034. The housing sector, transport, and energy were the most affected, with direct losses of $176 billion.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 59 UAH/USD, which is 14 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate was set at 43.50 UAH/euro.
The New Zealand authorities announced sanctions against 27 individuals and 25 legal entities from Russia. The country has also allocated $3 million to the URTF for Ukraine's recovery.
Prime Minister Shmyhal confirmed the attraction of $38. 4 billion in financing from European partners in 2025. Ukraine cooperates with the IMF, the European Commission, the World Bank, and other financial institutions.
Over the three years of war, the Recovery Agency has paid UAH 54. 69 billion in debts for road repairs. The largest payments were made to repay bonds and loans from the IBRD, EBRD, and EIB.
52% of entrepreneurs consider constant changes in legislation to be a significant problem.
The Minister of Social Policy reported a minor impact of the suspension of US foreign aid on the social sector. Ukraine has support from European partners and the World Bank, which compensates for the restrictions.
MHP represented Ukraine at the international exhibition Grüne Woche in Berlin.
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has detained the former Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Borys Lebedtsov, on suspicion of causing 24 million hryvnia in damages to the state. The official concluded an unauthorized agreement for the purchase of computers without proper approvals.
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires grew by $5. 7 billion daily, reaching $15 trillion. According to Oxfam, five trillionaires may appear in the world within a decade, while 44% of the population lives in poverty.
The World Bank predicts a slowdown in Ukraine's economic growth to 2% in 2025 due to the ongoing war. Earlier, the bank predicted growth of 5.8% if the fighting decreased.
Global banks are planning to cut about 200 thousand jobs in 3-5 years due to the introduction of AI. According to forecasts, it can increase bank profits by up to 17% in 2027.
In 2024, the Ministry of Health supplied 3650 new generators to medical institutions in Ukraine. Currently, medical institutions have 11820 generators, 1185 Starlink stations, and more than 90 institutions are equipped with solar panels.
More than UAH 100 billion remained in the single treasury account and more than UAH 163 billion in foreign currency accounts. During the year, Ukraine attracted USD 41.7 billion in external financing, of which USD 12.6 billion were non-repayable grants.
The government plans to cover the 2025 budget deficit with $36. 9 billion in external borrowings. The EU, IMF, and the US will be the main donors, and Ukraine's economy may grow by 4.3%.
The United States will provide Ukraine with $15 billion from frozen Russian assets through the World Bank. The funds will be used for social and humanitarian spending under the PEACE in Ukraine project.
Brent and WTI oil prices declined amid expectations of new economic data from major consumers. Traders are analyzing the demand outlook after China's record stimulus and the reduction in US inventories.
The United States plans to announce $1. 25 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The package will include ammunition for air defense systems, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells of various calibers.
The United States and the World Bank have provided $485 million to Ukraine as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be used to cover social and humanitarian expenses of the state budget.
Brent and WTI oil prices showed weekly growth amid expectations of economic stimulus in China. The strengthening of the US dollar is restraining further growth in oil prices.
Ukraine has received about $1. 2 billion from Japan through World Bank projects. The funds will be used for social protection, economic recovery, healthcare, and education.
During the full-scale war, the Russian Federation damaged 1,938 objects in 715 medical facilities and destroyed 297 objects in 114 institutions. In 2024, 124 medical facilities were restored and 4 billion UAH was allocated for renovation.
Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1 billion from the United States from frozen Russian assets. This is part of a G7 initiative totaling $20 billion to be allocated by the United States.
Japan and the United Kingdom have provided $1 billion to Ukraine under the World Bank's DPL program. The funds will be used to strengthen the economy and finance social and humanitarian expenditures.
Intesa Sanpaolo will stop accepting payments in euros from Russian banks from January 15, 2025. The restrictions will affect mainly corporate clients of the Russian Federation, but will have exceptions for domestic transactions.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $2 billion through the DPL mechanism. $1 billion will come as a grant from the FIF fund at the expense of the United States, and another $1.05 billion will be provided as a loan guaranteed by Japan and the United Kingdom.
Ukraine's economy is performing better than Russia's for the first time since the invasion. The NBU forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024, while Russia expects only 0.5-1.5% in 2025.
The World Bank has approved a new $1. 05 billion DPO operation for Ukraine and an additional $1 billion grant. The funds will be used for economic reforms, railroad development, and renewable energy.
