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Published on September 11, 2026 - 10:48 GMT

The Suspension of the Maritime Corridor Creates Broader Risks for Ukraine’s Economy Than a Decline in Exports

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The suspension of the maritime corridor means not only a loss of $2.7–3.3 billion in export revenues in the second half of 2026. By autumn, the shortage of storage capacity could reach 7–11 million …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 11:47 GMT

A New Eurasian Railway Axis: China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Moves from Plans to Actual Construction – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For decades, the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway was more of a diplomatic topic than a construction project. The route, track gauge, financing and balance of interests were repeatedly discussed. …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 10:15 GMT

AI Starts with Electricity. Uzbekistan Is Reshaping Its Energy Sector for the Digital Economy – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the global race for artificial intelligence, the conversation usually revolves around chips, models, data, and engineering talent. But real AI infrastructure raises a more practical question: can …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

The Caspian Is Ceasing to Be a Barrier Between Central Asia and Europe – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 23, the Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev, held the third meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council in Tashkent. Following the meeting, the two …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 09:39 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: 35 Years of Independence – Enough Time to Understand Its Cost

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 24, Ukraine marks 35 years of independence. For a person, 35 is already an age of maturity. For a state, it is a very short period of time. Especially for a country whose history of …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 07:17 GMT

Kazakhstan Moves Budget Control into the Digital Era – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kazakhstan is entering a new stage in the use of the digital tenge, with plans to scale the technology across public procurement. In August, the integration of the digital currency platform with the …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 14:14 GMT

Critical Metals Are Becoming a New Tool for Uzbekistan’s Industrialization – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan is seeking to use the growing global demand for critical minerals not only to increase extraction, but also to develop its own processing industry. In early August, the country invited …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 06:55 GMT

Transit Dependence Is Becoming Kazakhstan’s Main Economic Risk – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kazakhstan is increasing oil production, while at the same time becoming even more dependent on transport infrastructure that it controls only partially. This paradox became particularly evident in late …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 10:46 GMT

Rapid Economic Growth Is Becoming Uzbekistan’s New State Strategy – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan has significantly raised its economic expectations. In its Fiscal Strategy for 2027–2029, the Ministry of Economy and Finance revised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 6.6% to 8.1%. If …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 16:11 GMT

Chinese Investment in Uzbekistan Tops $8 Billion: How the Balance of Power in Central Asia Is Changing – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China continues to rapidly expand its economic presence in Uzbekistan. According to data released following bilateral talks in June 2026, since the beginning of the year the volume of utilized Chinese …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 10:02 GMT

Uzbekistan’s Digital Economy as a Tool for Diversification: Achievements and Strategic Challenges

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan is demonstrating one of the highest rates of digital transformation in Central Asia. The authorities view the digital economy not as a separate sector, but as a key instrument for economic …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 12:03 GMT

Alona Lebedieva Presented a Study on Ukraine’s Integration into TEN-T at WCTR 2026

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 17th World Conference on Transport Research, one of the leading international conferences in the field of transport research, is taking place in Toulouse, France, from July 6 to 10. The event brings …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 09:42 GMT

Kazakhstan and the EU Are Moving from Transit to Strategic Partnership – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The June visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Brussels showed that relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union are moving to a new level. It is no longer only about trade or …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 13:43 GMT

Proposed 30% Ukrzaliznytsia Freight Tariff Increase Highlights Need for Broader Railway Reform, Says Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The proposal to increase freight tariffs of Ukrzaliznytsia by 30% from August 1, 2026, should be considered not only as a financial measure, but also as part of a broader discussion on the future model of …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 11:05 GMT

Europe Is Strengthening Its Position in Central Asia Not Through Statements but Through Infrastructure – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opening of the European Investment Bank’s regional office in Tashkent clearly shows how the EU’s approach to Central Asia is changing. Europe is increasingly moving beyond political statements about …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 09:33 GMT

The First EU Cluster Will Be a Test for Ukrainian Institutions – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opening of the first cluster on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union is an important political step. However, it is not an automatic acceleration of the process. According to Alona Lebedieva …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 09:40 GMT

TIIF-2026 Showed Uzbekistan’s New Ambition: To Become the Financial and Logistics Hub of the Region – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum, one of the key investment events in Central Asia, has concluded in Tashkent. This year, the forum brought together more than 8,300 registered …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 07:56 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Europe Is Looking for New Industrial Partners, Not Just Cheaper Suppliers

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Union is preparing to take a tougher approach to reviewing industrial supply chains. After several years of crises, it has become clear that dependence on a single major supplier can quickly …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:50 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Uzbekistan Is Trying to Become Central Asia’s Investment Hub — and This Is Realistic

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026 is expected to take place in Tashkent in June. For Uzbekistan, it is one of the key platforms where the country presents its economic trajectory to …

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Published on June 2, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Uzbekistan is trying to turn Chinese capital into infrastructure and production

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan is actively deepening its economic cooperation with China. Following the Uzbekistan–China Interregional Forum in Xi’an, the Tashkent delegation signed agreements worth more than $3.5 billion …

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