Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

NBU: Issuing military OVDPs remains key instrument for financing budget

The National Bank of Ukraine considers the issuance of military domestic bonds (OVDPs) to be the main and most effective instrument for covering the budget deficit in wartime. This was announced by First Deputy

Head of the NBU Serhiy Nikolaychuk in an interview with the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.

According to him, high demand from banks and the population allows the Ministry of Finance to successfully place securities while maintaining macrofinancial stability. “OVDPs remain a safe and most transparent way to finance the state’s needs,” he said.

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Trump on Putin and Zelensky: I want to put end to killings

US President Donald Trump says he is closely monitoring the actions of Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and intends to put an end to the killings in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

During a press conference in Washington on Tuesday, when asked by a reporter if there would be any consequences for Putin and Zelensky if they did not meet, the US president replied: “We’ll see what happens, we’ll see what they do. I am watching this very closely.“ ”Last week, they lost 7,317 soldiers for no reason. Both Russians and Ukrainians. I want to put an end to this,” Trump added.

As reported, on August 30, Trump confirmed the holding of trilateral negotiations on the war with Zelensky and Putin and acknowledged that the parties are not yet ready for bilateral negotiations.

On September 2, Trump said he was extremely disappointed with Vladimir Putin in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war, despite his excellent relationship with him, and announced an aid package without specifying its size and content, emphasizing that this was not “a matter for Ukraine.”

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New construction milestones: update from Alliance Novobud for August 2025

Development company Alliance Novobud has presented a report on the construction dynamics at its projects for August 2025.

Montreal House, Kyiv (102 V. Vasylkivska St. / 83 Antonovycha St.)

– Block 1: installation of water and heat supply pipelines has reached 85%, cement screed on the residential floors and in common areas, electrical work is also underway – 30% of readiness.

– Block 2: similar works – pipelines are at 95%, screeding and general works are in progress, electrical installation is at 30%.

– Block 3: installation of aluminum subsystem for translucent structures is underway, the laying of electrical cables to the apartments is completed.

– Block 4: installation of translucent constructions continues (40% complete), cabling of apartments is in progress.

Parking lot (at Montreal House)

– Waterproofing of the top slab is 60% complete, installation of rainwater drainage pipes is in progress.

– Works on connection to water supply and sewage networks are in progress: domestic sewage – 80%, connection to water supply – 70%.

Krona Park II, Brovary (32 Simonenka str.)

– House 3: the certificate of commissioning has been received.

– House 5: internal water supply and sewerage networks are being installed, ground is being laid, basement walls are being insulated, roof construction and window installation are underway (floors 2-5 are ready, works have started on floors 6-7).

– House 8: installation of electrical networks, elevators, facade (section 1 – 75%, section 2 – work has begun).

– Building 9: commissioning works, finishing, landscaping of the adjacent territory.

– House 10: the facade is being completed (95% completed), cold doors are being installed, plumbing and electrical works are in progress.

– House 12: roofing works on sections 1 and 2 continue, installation of PVC windows has started.

– Houses 14 and 16: boroinjection paleo field is completed – 100%.

“Forest Quarter”, Brovary (16, V. Chornovol str.)

– Concrete pouring of the foundation slab of section 1 is completed, preparation of the growth beam of section 2.1 and installation of vertical monolithic structures in section 2.2 is in progress.

Alliance Novobud is a Ukrainian development company operating in the residential and commercial real estate market for more than 18 years. It was founded in the mid-2000s. The headquarters is located in Kiev. The main activity is construction of high-rise residential complexes of comfort and business class, as well as related social and commercial infrastructure.

The company is among the top 20 developers of Kyiv and Kyiv region by the amount of commissioned housing (according to Anbud and LUN profile portals). The total volume of completed projects is estimated at more than 800 thousand sq. m. of housing. At the stage of construction and preparation – about 300 thousand sq. m. more.

Alliance Novobud positions itself as a developer focused on quality and compliance with deadlines. The company regularly publishes reports on construction dynamics, which increases transparency and trust.

In the period 2022-2025, despite the war and economic difficulties, the company continued active construction, which sets it apart from its competitors.

The company’s strategy involves the development of mixed residential neighborhoods with the integration of schools, kindergartens, retail space and recreational areas.

https://interfax.com.ua/news/press-release/1101400.html

 

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Nova Poshta increased its consolidated net profit by 18.6%

Nova Poshta, the leader in express delivery in Ukraine and part of the Nova Group, increased its consolidated net profit by 18.6% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, to UAH 1 billion 765 million, while consolidated net revenue increased by 22% to UAH 29.829 billion.

According to the company’s report published in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), the company’s gross profit increased by 19% compared to the same period last year, to UAH 7 billion 205 million. Operating profit, according to the consolidated report, increased by 17% to UAH 3.72 billion.

Earlier it was reported that in the second quarter of 2025, Nova Poshta increased its unconsolidated net profit by 2.6% compared to the same period in 2024, to UAH 905.45 million. According to the company’s reports on its website and in the NSSMC information disclosure system, revenue in the second quarter increased by 22.9% to UAH 12.71214 billion. In the first half of this year, Nova Poshta’s net profit decreased by 19.6% to UAH 1 billion 195.74 million, while revenue increased by 22.1% to UAH 24 billion 571.27 million, according to the published data. It was noted that gross profit for the first half of the year increased by 30.8% to UAH 5 billion 55.3 million, while operating profit increased by 45.6% to UAH 2 billion 443.82 million.

As of mid-year, Nova Poshta had obligations on three bond issues of series “E”, “F” and “G” series bonds, respectively, in the amount of UAH 995.82 million with maturity on July 30 this year, UAH 998.45 million with maturity on June 1 next year, and UAH 999.38 million with maturity on May 2, 2027. The interest rate on bonds “F” and “G” is 16% per annum. The company already has five redeemed bond issues since August 2020 for a total amount of UAH 3.6 billion.

In August 2025, the company fully placed series “H” bonds with a total nominal value of UAH 1 billion after the redemption of series “E” bonds with the same nominal value on July 30.

The main activity of Nova Poshta remains the express delivery of documents, parcels, and palletized large-sized cargo. The company is the leader in express delivery in Ukraine. Its ultimate beneficial owners are Volodymyr Poperechnyuk and Vyacheslav Klimov.

 

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Cattle slaughter in July increased by 63% compared to June – AVM

Cattle slaughter in July 2025 amounted to 14.8 thousand tons, which is 6 thousand tons more (+63%) than in June 2025 and 1 thousand tons more (+7%) than in July 2024, according to the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

The industry association noted that in July 2025, enterprises produced 50% of beef from the total slaughter volume, and private farms produced 50%.

Cattle slaughter volumes in January-July 2025 amounted to 98.5 thousand tons, which is 4 thousand tons less (-4%) compared to the same period in 2024.

The AVM noted that in July, cattle slaughter volumes at agricultural enterprises amounted to 7.4 thousand tons, which is 1 thousand tons more (+16%) compared to June 2025 and 300 tons more (+4%) compared to July 2024. In January-July 2025, cattle slaughter volumes at agricultural enterprises amounted to 46 thousand tons, which is 1.3 thousand tons more (+3%) compared to the same period last year.

In private households, cattle slaughter volumes in July amounted to 7.4 thousand tons, which is 5 thousand tons more (+174%) than in June of this year and 700 tons more (+10%) than in July 2024. In January-July 2025, cattle slaughter in private households amounted to 52.5 thousand tons, which is 5.7 thousand tons less (-10%) than in the same period last year.

At the same time, the largest share (59%) of animals slaughtered was sold by agricultural enterprises in the Kyiv (35.8 thousand head), Poltava (24.6 thousand head), Cherkasy (18 thousand heads), Chernihiv (16.4 thousand heads), and Vinnytsia (14.9 thousand heads) regions.

 

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Cattle slaughter in July increased by 63% compared to June – AVM

Cattle slaughter in July 2025 amounted to 14.8 thousand tons, which is 6 thousand tons more (+63%) than in June 2025 and 1 thousand tons more (+7%) than in July 2024, according to the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

The industry association noted that in July 2025, enterprises produced 50% of beef from the total slaughter volume, and private farms produced 50%.

Cattle slaughter volumes in January-July 2025 amounted to 98.5 thousand tons, which is 4 thousand tons less (-4%) compared to the same period in 2024.

The AVM noted that in July, cattle slaughter volumes at agricultural enterprises amounted to 7.4 thousand tons, which is 1 thousand tons more (+16%) compared to June 2025 and 300 tons more (+4%) compared to July 2024. In January-July 2025, cattle slaughter volumes at agricultural enterprises amounted to 46 thousand tons, which is 1.3 thousand tons more (+3%) compared to the same period last year.

In private households, cattle slaughter volumes in July amounted to 7.4 thousand tons, which is 5 thousand tons more (+174%) than in June of this year and 700 tons more (+10%) than in July 2024. In January-July 2025, cattle slaughter in private households amounted to 52.5 thousand tons, which is 5.7 thousand tons less (-10%) than in the same period last year.

At the same time, the largest share (59%) of animals slaughtered was sold by agricultural enterprises in the Kyiv (35.8 thousand head), Poltava (24.6 thousand head), Cherkasy (18 thousand heads), Chernihiv (16.4 thousand heads), and Vinnytsia (14.9 thousand heads) regions.

 

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