Victoria Romanenko
Total 76 publications
Temporary Protection in the EU: How Many Ukrainians Remain Abroad
There are currently 4.33 million Ukrainians with temporary protection status across the EU.
10% Growth: Which EU Countries Continue to Issue Schengen Visas to Russians en Masse
In 2025, EU member states issued over 620,000 Schengen visas to Russian citizens, a 10% increase over the previous year.
The End of Tax-Free Parcels: Verkhovna Rada Approves Abolition of the €150 Limit
Parliament moves to eliminate the €150 tax-exempt threshold for international shipments.
Smart Bombs with a 70-Kilometer Range: Ukraine to Receive JDAM-ER Kits from the U.S.
The U.S. Department of State has approved a $373.6 million sale of JDAM-ER precision-guided munition kits to Ukraine.
Labor Migrants in Ukraine: Will Foreigners Fill the Workforce Gap?
Ukrainian cities are beginning to hire migrants from India for construction projects due to an acute shortage of domestic manpower.
Ukraine Increases Grain Exports by 10%: Key Figures for April
Ukrainian grain exports rose by 10%, while oilseed sales saw a significant decline of 42%.
Bypassing Sanctions: How China is Facilitating Russia's Surge in Arms Production
Moscow's reliance on Beijing continues to escalate, with reports indicating massive shipments of semiconductors and intelligence data from China to Russia.
Ukraine Ranks Second: The IMF's Top Debtor Nations for 2026 Revealed
Argentina, Ukraine, and Egypt have emerged as the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) largest debtors in 2026.
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Maintenance: Ukraine’s 2025 Budget and Security Expenditures
In 2025, Ukraine will allocate UAH 2.66 billion for the management of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Global Defense Spending: Where Ukraine Ranks in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine ranked 7th globally in military expenditures according to SIPRI
US Plans to Position Ukraine as a Key European Energy Hub
Ukraine is uniquely positioned to become a pivotal energy hub for the European continent, leveraging its extensive underground gas storage facilities.
Corn Rises as Soybeans Fall: Ukraine’s 2025 Harvest Results
In 2025, Ukraine's agricultural sector recorded its best performance in four years, harvesting over 61 million tons of grain.
Russian Drone Strike Breaches Chernobyl NPP Confinement: Repair Costs Estimated
The EBRD is seeking €500 million for emergency repairs to the protective arch shielding Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
