Svitlana Bondarenko

The Veselka Publishing House presented a book about Ukrainian children growing up during the war

Oksana Rubanyak’s book "The Flame of Victory" — a fictional novella for children and teenagers about the experience of war, loss, resilience, and coming of age — was presented in Kyiv. The publication marked the first book released by the National Publishing House “Veselka” in 2026.

Danish Ukrainian community promotes Copenhagen street name changes after Ukrainian cities

In Copenhagen, seven new streets will be named in honor of Ukraine and Ukrainian cities. The initiative was supported by the local Ukrainian community, and the names were chosen to reflect the maritime character of the neighborhood.

The Ministry of Economy discussed priorities for cooperation in the agricultural sector with the Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine

Ukraine and Spain discussed priorities for cooperation in the agricultural sector — ranging from support for producers near the front lines and irrigation to agricultural processing, logistics, demining, and alignment with EU standards.

The Ministry of Development and the World Bank presented a study on overcoming the shortage of personnel in Ukraine's transport sector

The Ministry of Development and the World Bank have conducted a study on the labor shortage in Ukraine’s transportation sector. The greatest shortages are among drivers, technical specialists, and logistics workers, and the demand for workers could increase significantly by 2035.

A program to promote volunteerism will be launched in Ukraine

A program to promote volunteerism and the future Volunteer Council under the Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity were presented in Ukraine. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between the government and volunteer communities and support the systematic development of the sector.

BUSINESS FORECASTS FOR 2026

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AND A BET ON INNOVATIONS

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AS A STRATEGIC ASSET

WAR, RISKS, AND NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

New excise tax on cigarettes in 2026

Starting April 1, 2026, a multiplier of 1.1 will be applied to the minimum excise tax liability for cigarette manufacturers and importers in Ukraine. The new rule will remain in effect until the end of the year.

WE INVEST NOT IN SQUARE METERS, BUT IN UKRAINE’S FUTURE