Editor-in-Chief

Svitlana Bondarenko

Editor-in-Chief of RE:UKRAINE, leading the magazine's editorial coverage of Ukraine's economy, reconstruction and business.

Articles by Svitlana Bondarenko

Reconstruction

The government is launching a new program to restore businesses affected by shelling under the “5-7-9” initiative

The government has launched a new component of the “5-7-9%” program for businesses affected by shelling. Businesses will be able to secure up to 150 million UAH for property restoration at an interest rate of 0.1% for the first two years.

Svitlana Bondarenko 3 min read

Reconstruction

The government has allocated 718 million hryvnias to ensure transport links within the Odesa region and with Moldova

The government has allocated 718 million UAH to ensure transportation links within the Odesa region and with Moldova, specifically for alternative routes and backup logistics to ports in the Danube region.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read

Events

The Meyers Report conference

Fatih Şahin, founder of RE:UKRAINE and CEO of Ital Global International Holding Company, spoke at The Meyers Report conference in Chicago. He presented his vision for Ukraine’s economic recovery, its investment potential, and opportunities for international business.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read

Economy

Mandatory acts of work performed abolished

The mandatory use of certificates of completion has been abolished in Ukraine. By mutual agreement of the parties, the provision of services may be confirmed by an invoice signed by the service provider.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Reconstruction

Ukraine and Bulgaria Agree on Priorities for Transport Cooperation

Ukraine and Bulgaria have identified priorities for transportation cooperation: a rail connection through Romania, the development of transportation corridors, the digitization of services, and maritime safety.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

War

More than 33,000 service members underwent rehabilitation at Ministry of Defense medical facilities in 2025

In 2025, more than 33,000 service members received rehabilitation care at medical facilities within the Ministry of Defense system. Rehabilitation covers the acute, post-acute, and long-term phases and is carried out according to individualized plans.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Economy

The government has approved the procedure and criteria for determining areas of risky farming

The government has approved the procedure for designating areas of high-risk farming due to climatic factors and the consequences of hostilities. Farmers working in these areas will be eligible for government support.

Svitlana Bondarenko 3 min read

Reconstruction

Modernization and Rehabilitation: Ukraine Hosts First Meeting of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sectoral Working Group

Ukraine hosted the first meeting of the Water SWG—the sectoral working group on water supply and wastewater management—which will coordinate analytical and technical work to modernize and revitalize the sector.

Svitlana Bondarenko 2 min read

Reconstruction

Under an agreement with the EIB, we are securing €230 million for the restoration of road infrastructure

Ukraine will secure 230 million euros from the EIB to restore road infrastructure. The first tranche of 134 million euros will be allocated to key international routes, logistics, and access roads to border crossings.

Svitlana Bondarenko 1 min read