JSC OTP BANK plans to continue active lending to corporate business next year, in particular, to increase the volume of financing for renewable energy. This was stated by Alla Biniashvili, Member of the Management Board of OTP Bank responsible for corporate business development, during the event “Global Outlook: Strategic Momentum”.
“What, in our opinion, will be the driver in 2026? Of course, renewable energy. It is already financed mostly by state-owned banks, but all other institutions also prioritize financing energy security and renewable energy. And we at OTP Bank expect a significant increase in its share in our portfolio and in the portfolios of other banks next year,” said A. Biniashvili.
According to her, the banking sector is characterized by a high level of liquidity, and banks are determined to continue to finance businesses. In 2025, the top 3 lending areas include agriculture, food industry, and trade, both wholesale and retail. Financial institutions support Ukrainian companies by competing for customers and offering them optimal rates and conditions. “They do this, they successfully lend. But banks also finance companies. When we look at the balance sheets of banking institutions, we see that liabilities, i.e. deposits and account balances, are twice as high as assets. The reason for this is uncertainty: most companies are afraid to invest in projects because of the war and the risks associated with it. However, we are growing, and the banking sector is developing. If we talk about OTP Bank, we have grown by 35% in hryvnia over six months, i.e. plus UAH 6 billion to the beginning of the year,” emphasized the Board member.
According to Alla Biniashvili, despite all the challenges, including the geopolitical situation, inflation, deterioration of the trade balance due to the need for imports for energy security, lower harvests, and staff shortages, financial institutions are optimistic about the future. “We shouldn’t give up, because when the war is over, everyone will lend, and it will be a boom. And now we are working based on the situation we have and doing everything to effectively support business and the country’s economy,” emphasized the member of the Board of OTP Bank.
The event “Global Outlook: Strategic Momentum” event was attended by Andriy Pyshnyi, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Olena Voloshyna, Country Manager of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Ukraine, and representatives of the business community. The participants focused on the following key areas: financial stability and the role of business in Ukraine’s recovery. They discussed the practical contribution of companies to rebuilding the country’s infrastructure, as well as the innovations and support needed to overcome current challenges. In total, the event was attended by about 350 guests, with another 200 joining the conference online.
Ivan Vyhivskyi, head of the National Police of Ukraine, and Itamar Ben Gvir, Minister of National Security of the State of Israel, had a conversation about preparations for this year’s Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman (Cherkasy region).
“The main topic of the conversation was preparation for this year’s Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman and coordination of efforts to prepare and ensure law enforcement measures in places of gathering of pilgrims,” the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel reported on Tuesday.
The parties agreed to work closely together to agree on the necessary measures during the pilgrimage and coordinate actions on the spot.
Vygivsky thanked his Israeli counterpart for mutual understanding and emphasized the importance of attracting sufficient law enforcement forces from the Israeli side to strengthen the capabilities of Ukrainian law enforcement, given the challenges and threats posed by Russian armed aggression.
“The parties agreed to continue interaction and develop the established cooperation,” the statement said.
Every year, Ukraine hosts tens of thousands of pilgrims to celebrate the Jewish New Year in Uman. This year, Ukraine and Israel have established an effective pragmatic dialogue to ensure a safe pilgrimage under martial law and to take the necessary measures to maintain law and order during the festivities.
The Embassy expressed its gratitude to Minister Gvir for his personal attention to the issue of jointly organizing this year’s Hasidic pilgrimage to Ukraine.
In 2025, the holiday will be celebrated from September 22 to 24.
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Pokito eco-brand children’s store, focusing on ages 1 to 10, will open in Ocean Mall, the company’s press service reported.
“Pokito began operations in 2023 with a clear mission: to offer Ukrainian parents high-quality, eco-friendly, and aesthetically appealing clothing for children up to 10 years old. We offer solutions that meet the daily challenges of an active childhood: comfort, practicality, durability, safe materials, and modern design,” said Pokito founder Iryna Zueva.
The 80 sq. m store, located on the entertainment floor of Ocean Mall, will feature proven European and domestic brands that have established themselves through responsible production, high quality standards, and care for children. The children’s clothing, footwear, and related products presented are united by one idea: practicality, quality, and care for the child’s comfort. Currently, the store’s portfolio consists of 15 brands. Among the bestsellers are Spanish Boboli and Cóndor, Danish Liewood and Konges Sløjd, British Mimi & Lula, and others.
The main requirements for manufacturers are a proven reputation thanks to high-quality materials, responsible production, and environmental standards, as well as safe composition and certificates confirming this. Ukrainian brands already represented include Ukrglamour (embroidered shirts, Lutsk) and Elf-Kids (headwear, Odesa).
“We want the item to be worn, not lose its appearance after two or three wash cycles, and delight parents with the fact that they made the right choice by choosing Pokito products. This builds trust and ensures that our customers will come back to us again,” Zueva said.
As for foreign brands, she emphasized that they choose those that have already won favor abroad thanks to their qualities but have not yet gained popularity in the Ukrainian market, which allows them to make a unique commercial offer to domestic customers.
Ocean Mall is a retail resort-style shopping center. It has a total area of 300,000 square meters and parking for 4,000 cars. The mall will have 800 stores and 50 restaurants. Among the largest tenants are the Silpo grocery supermarket and flagship stores of the world’s largest retailers in the fashion, sports, and home goods segments. More than 30,000 square meters of the Ocean Mall shopping center is dedicated to entertainment, including the Galaxy amusement park for the whole family and a seven-screen multiplex cinema.
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ADONIS is a network of private medical centers for adults and children. The ADONIS private clinic was founded over 25 years ago. Its network includes seven branches in Kyiv and the surrounding region, including a rehabilitation center and a stem cell laboratory. Doctors at the clinic’s branches provide consultations in 65 medical fields. In the context of the war, ADONIS branches with surgical departments provide high-quality medical care to military personnel and civilians.
From 8 to 14 September, despite all the security challenges, DTEK Networks’ distribution system operators (DSOs) managed to fully or partially restore power supply to 79 settlements and bring electricity back to the homes of almost 63,000 families in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions.
“Most of the repairs last week were in Donetsk region, which remains the region with the most active hostilities. Despite the extremely difficult situation, our specialists continue to repair the power grid as soon as it becomes possible,” the operating holding company said on Monday.
From September 8 to 14, the region managed to restore power to the homes of 40,500 local residents.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, during the same period, energy workers restored power to 21,100 local residents.
Kyiv region continues to suffer from enemy attacks. Last week, energy workers restored power to 1,100 families whose homes were left without electricity as a result of enemy attacks.
“Despite constant enemy attacks and security challenges, our specialists have been holding the energy front for 1,300 days now. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, we have restored power to more than 21.6 million families in the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Donetsk regions and the city of Kyiv,” said Alina Bondarenko, CEO of DTEK Networks.
DTEK Networks develops its business in electricity distribution and power grid operation in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions. The company’s distribution networks serve 5.1 million households and 150,000 businesses.
At its meeting on September 5, the Supervisory Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine dismissed Roman Chumak from his position as a member of the board.
According to a statement on the company’s website, Taras Pasazhko has been appointed as the new board member for the period from September 17 to December 17, 2025.
Pasazhko joined Naftogaz in June 2025 as Director of Strategy and Business Development, where he was responsible for transforming the corporate center’s operating model, reviewing the investment portfolio, implementing strategic development initiatives, and assessing the financial and economic condition of the business.
From 2018 to 2024, he was responsible for investment development, strategic planning, and financial analytics at Fozzy Group, then headed the strategy and organizational development department at Vitagro Group.
As reported, Serhiy Koretsky has headed the board of Naftogaz of Ukraine since May 2025, which also includes Oksana Volynets (director of legal and regulatory affairs of the group), Serhiy Fedorenko (commercial director), and Olena Artazei (director of human capital).
Chumak has been a member of Naftogaz’s board since the end of September 2021, and from December 2024 to the end of April 2025, he temporarily served as the company’s chairman.
