The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has granted permission to Maxim Krippa’s ARS Capital JSC to acquire control over Igor Nikonov’s Graal LLC, which planned to build an office and hotel complex on Khreshchatyk.
The committee made the decision on February 12, according to its website.
As reported to the Interfax-Ukraine agency by Nikonov’s company KAN Development, the developer is withdrawing from the project.
“Yes, we are withdrawing from the project. The details of the agreement are confidential,” the developer’s press service said.
According to YouControl, the ultimate beneficiary of JSC ZNVKIF “ARS Capital” is the owner of the “Parus” business center, the ‘Ukraine’ hotel, the “International Exhibition Center” in Kyiv, as well as the NAVI esports team, Maxim Krippa. As of February 12, ARS Capital has a 24% stake in Graal LLC.
The owners of Graal LLC are listed as Branko, ARS Capital (24% each), Tennessee (20.75%), Niagara (12.5%), and Terra-Lux LLC (18.75%). The ultimate beneficiary is Igor Nikonov, owner of the development company KAN Development.
As reported, in 2024, the State Architecture and Construction Inspectorate (DIAH) granted Graal LLC permission to build the Stolichny complex in Kyiv on land plots at 5, 5 “B,” and 7/9 Khreshchatyk Street and 4-B Hrushevsky Street in the Pecherskyi district.
According to information on the portal of the Unified State Electronic System in the field of construction, urban planning conditions and restrictions for the project were issued on February 15, 2022, and the permissible height of buildings was set at 34 m. According to the project data, the total area of the 10-story building will be 38.8 thousand square meters, of which the area of apartments (219 units) will be 21.6 thousand square meters, offices – 1.8 thousand square meters, commercial premises – 2.1 thousand square meters, fitness center – 1,200 square meters, underground parking (146 parking spaces) – 4,500 square meters.
Earlier, in 2007, the Kyiv City Council sold 20 acres of land at 5 Khreshchatyk Street to Graal, a company controlled at the time by businessman Mikhail Tabachnik, for UAH 8.7 million. Graal planned to begin construction of the Stolichny complex in 2010. At that time, the project envisaged a 160-meter hotel complex and a four-level underground shopping and entertainment center with parking under European Square. The project was estimated at EUR 400 million.
Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ) has sent its first container train along the Lviv–Fenishlitke (Hungary) route, according to the company’s press service.
According to the report, the project was implemented by a subsidiary of UZ Cargo Poland, a branch of the Lisky Transport Service Center, and a private Hungarian logistics terminal.
Sun Smart Logistics technologies and equipment and modernized platforms of the Lisky Transport Service Center were used for loading on 1520 mm gauge tracks. At the terminal in Fenishlitke, semi-trailers will be reloaded using R2L technology onto T3000 platforms for further travel on 1435 mm gauge tracks. Thanks to the modernized platforms and special technologies, the semi-trailers were loaded without the use of tractors and cranes.
“This trip confirms the efficiency and versatility of containerized transportation of semi-trailers of any type between Ukraine and European Union countries using 1520 and 1435 mm gauges,” Ukrzaliznytsia concluded.
Thailand is considering reducing the visa-free stay period from 60 to 30 days for citizens of Russia, Ukraine, and 91 other countries, according to local media reports. The initiative is explained by the desire to close loopholes in the visa regime and reduce cases of abuse, including when visa-free entry is used for non-tourist purposes.
Under current rules, citizens of 93 countries and territories can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days, with the possibility of extending their stay. This regime has been extended and has been in effect since July 15, 2024.
The Thai authorities have publicly stated that there have been cases of abuse of visa concessions and that the relevant committee must evaluate the measures and possible adjustments. As of February 11, 2026, there is no official decision on the transfer of visa-free travel to 30 days in the government announcement.
If the period is indeed reduced to 30 days for the entire list, this will also affect Ukrainian citizens.
Source: https://open4business.com.ua/tayiland-mozhe-posylyty-pravyla-bezvizovogo-perebuvannya/
The florist market is entering its peak demand period ahead of Valentine’s Day, but the visual language of gift bouquets is changing noticeably. Instead of “flashy” packaging and standard sets, people are increasingly choosing “quiet luxury” – muted shades, natural textures, and compositions that look less like a mass-produced product and more like a story tailored to the individual.
The main trend of the season is soft palettes and freer forms. Professional publications describe a shift away from hyper-saturated “Valentine’s Day” red to combinations with neutrals—blush, mauve, terracotta, sage—as well as sculptural, asymmetrical compositions where movement and “air” between the flowers are important. Roses remain an emotional anchor, but they are more often mixed with ranunculus, tulips, and “characteristic” stems to make the bouquet look modern and less formulaic.
Packaging is changing in parallel. Customers are increasingly choosing matte papers, calm tones (dusty rose, pastel lavender, warm neutrals), and natural textures that “frame” the bouquet rather than distracting from it. This visual shift is also pushing for more sustainable solutions—recyclable materials and responsible supply chain standards.
The third block is logistics and sales channels. According to industry participants, online and telephone orders are growing, as are the share of pick-ups and “last mile” deliveries in the final hours before the holiday. In 2026, when February 14 falls on a Saturday, florists expect particularly heavy weekend traffic, which increases the value of pre-orders and ready-made “pick up and gift” solutions.
In Kyiv, this model is clearly visible in the activity of local salons. For example, LeCharmé operates at two addresses (8 M. Vasilenka St. and 2A M. Donets St.) and delivers throughout Kyiv and the surrounding area.
A separate market trend is the growing popularity of arrangements in baskets and boxes: they are more convenient for delivery, do not require vases, and are perceived as a more “gift-like” format.
Ukrainian delivery services note demand in January-February 2026 for a mix of textures and colors, eco-friendly materials (kraft paper, burlap, wood), and customization “to suit the mood.”
The state-owned Oschadbank (Kyiv) reported that, according to official statistics from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) as of January 1, 2026, it ranked first among Ukrainian banks in terms of net loan portfolio to legal entities.
“Oschadbank continues to hold the lead in business financing for the second year… At the beginning of 2026, we also ranked first in terms of total loan portfolio, providing businesses with financing of more than UAH 122 billion,” said Yuriy Katsion, Chairman of the Board of Oschadbank.
According to NBU statistics, Oschadbank’s net loan portfolio amounted to almost UAH 101.6 billion, which is 13% of the market, and grew by more than UAH 11.5 billion, or 12.9%, over the year. Separately, it is noted that the financial institution became the first in terms of the total volume of the loan portfolio of legal entities without accrued interest and deduction of reserves.
According to Oschadbank, 33% of the net loan portfolio is directed towards financing energy projects and providing energy resources, almost 25% towards the agro-industrial complex and food processing, and 8.4% towards supporting the country’s defense capabilities.
In addition, the volume of funds of legal entities attracted by the bank at the beginning of 2026 amounted to UAH 212 billion in equivalent (11% of the market) and almost UAH 180 billion (13%) in national currency. According to the bank, the business portfolio grew by more than UAH 49 billion over the year.
At the end of 2025, the corporate banking segment showed growth: the volume of business funds increased by 17.3% year-on-year, and lending by 30.1%.
According to the National Bank, as of early January 2026, Oschadbank, with total assets of UAH 514.7 billion (12.9% of the total), ranked second among 60 banks in Ukraine in terms of this indicator.
According to Fixygen, PJSC Mukachevo Ski Factory Tisa (Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region) will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on March 9, 2026, remotely, by means of a poll through the depository system, according to the company’s announcement.
The date for compiling the list of shareholders eligible to participate in the meeting is set for March 4, 2026. Ballot voting will begin on February 27 at 11:00 a.m. and end on March 9 at 6:00 p.m.; ballots will be posted on the company’s website on February 27.
The agenda includes the approval of the board of directors’ report for 2025, the approval of the results of financial and economic activities (annual financial statements) for 2025, and the distribution of profits. The draft decision states that the net profit for 2025 is proposed to be allocated in full to the company’s additional capital.
Shareholders are also proposed to terminate the powers of the members of the board of directors and elect a board of directors consisting of Vasyl Ryabych, Andriy Ryabych, and Volodymyr Mitrovtsia (all executive directors), approve the terms of contracts and the amount of remuneration, and appoint an authorized person to sign contracts.
A separate clause provides for prior consent to enter into significant transactions during the year from the date of the decision, in particular, transactions for the purchase and sale of fixed assets or land plots with a maximum total value of UAH 120 million.
PJSC “Mukachevo Ski Factory ”Tisa” (EDRPOU 02924760) was registered in 1995 and is located in Mukachevo. The company is known as a manufacturer of sports equipment, including ski products.
