Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief of RE:UKRAINE, leading the magazine's editorial coverage of Ukraine's economy, reconstruction and business.
The government has simplified the procedure for obtaining permits for the transboundary shipment of waste. The service will be provided through the waste management system within the “EcoSystem” platform.
According to RDNA5’s estimate, Ukraine will need $15.25 billion for priority recovery in 2026. Total reconstruction and rehabilitation needs for the next decade are estimated at $588 billion.
The Ukrainian IT company N-iX has announced a strategic partnership with the AI startup Cursor. The companies plan to scale up AI-driven software development and implement tools for automating code writing, testing, and documentation.
Ukraine will introduce student employment contracts for students at vocational education institutions during their internships. The new mechanism will allow students to combine their studies with work, receive direct payment from the employer, and clearly define their labor rights.
In early 2026, local and international brands continued to exit the Ukrainian market. Among the companies that are winding down or have already ceased operations are “Sviy Market,” Pampik, Reebok, and InStreet.
In 2026, Ukrainian trucking companies will be able to provide international freight transportation to more than 40 countries worldwide. A liberalized regime is in effect with 35 countries, eliminating the need for bilateral and transit permits.
In 2025, all publishers listed in the State Register complied with the language law’s requirement regarding the proportion of Ukrainian-language book publications. No publisher released more than 50% of its book titles in other languages.
Ukraine and the Netherlands are deepening their cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. The parties discussed the development of regional cybersecurity centers, collaboration with CERT-UA, and the creation of the CISO Campus educational platform.
Ukraine is accelerating the deployment of anti-drone protection along roads in frontline and border regions. By the end of 2026, the country plans to protect an additional 4,000 km of roads, and an additional 1.6 billion hryvnia has been allocated for this work.
