Sergey Minchenko

Minerals for Rockets: Who Continues to Supply the Russian Defense Industry?

Analysts have found that the Russian defense industry remains critically dependent on foreign supplies of strategic raw materials.

Despite Everything: Ukrainians Have Launched a Record Number of New Companies

The number of new businesses reached a three-year high, despite an increase in closures.

Russia's "Shadow Fleet": EU Authorizes Sale of Confiscated Oil and Grain

The proceeds will not be transferred to Russian companies or citizens, and European countries’ authority to detain ships will be expanded.

Export Vessels Have Suspended Calls at Ukrainian Ports: What Is Known About the Situation

Authorities say this is not a blockade, but rather a decision by the shipowners themselves to temporarily avoid calling at Ukrainian ports.

New IMF Tranche: Why the Fund Praised Ukraine but Also Raised Concerns

The Fund gave a positive assessment of the Ukrainian economy’s resilience but pointed to a slowdown in reforms and the need to fulfill new commitments.

Labor Shortage: Why Ukrainian Businesses Aren't Hiring Foreign Workers

Employers are increasingly complaining about a shortage of workers, but most still hope to solve the problem without relying on foreign labor.

Gasoline Prices: Expert Warns of a New Wave of Price Hikes at Filling Stations

Gasoline and diesel prices have already risen, but this may only be the beginning - the market remains under pressure from global factors.

Transportation in Kyiv: Why It Has Become the Least Affordable in Europe

Following the fare increase, the cost of a monthly transit pass in Ukraine’s capital has reached a record proportion of the minimum wage compared to other European capitals.

Business Over Politics: Why the Choice Fell on Serhiy Koretskyi

The new head of government spent more than 20 years building a career in business, led major state-owned energy companies, and earned a reputation as an effective crisis manager.

Salaries in Ukraine Skyrocket: Who Is Earning More Thanks to AI?

Artificial intelligence specialists topped the list of professions with the fastest-growing incomes, while skilled blue-collar jobs remain among the highest-paying.

Medicinal Cannabis Products: What Will Change for Patients and Pharmacies

The Ukrainian Ministry of Health has established requirements for the production, storage, distribution, and quality control of medications derived from the plant substance cannabis.

Patriot Missiles: Why Starting Production in Ukraine Could Take Years

Despite statements about the possible localization of Patriot production, experts warn of technological challenges, component shortages, and risks for new enterprises.

Steel Exports to the EU: Ukraine Could Lose Up to $1 Billion a Year

New EU quotas will reduce Ukrainian metal product exports by 50–60% and hurt foreign exchange earnings.