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Published on September 9, 2025 - 11:15 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: How to Help Ukraine Without Undermining Confidence in the Euro

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- European policymakers are increasingly discussing the creation of a special “bad bank” — an institution that would manage the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank, primarily those held in …

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Published on September 2, 2025 - 08:36 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Rule of Law Is Stronger Than Political Ambitions — A Lesson from the United States

KYIV, UKRAINE, September 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that incumbent President Donald Trump has no right to use the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. This law does not grant the …

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Published on August 26, 2025 - 09:57 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Europe Avoided a Tariff War with the U.S., But Internal Economic Problems Have Not Disappeared

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The eurozone economy is slowing down. Eurostat data for the second quarter revealed just how fragile the situation is: after a decent start in the first quarter, growth has nearly stalled, while …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 08:22 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Government’s Action Program is Only the First Step. The Real Challenge is Transforming the Economy

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers has presented a draft action program with twelve key priorities. This is a framework document that emerged amid unprecedented challenges: war, economic turbulence, and growing …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Ukrainian Economy on the Verge of Stagflation

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian economy has reached the limits of its growth: according to estimates, in the first half of 2025 GDP grew by only 1.3%, while in July a decline of 1% was already recorded. For comparison: …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 08:09 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Rail Development Vital in Context of Ukraine-Moldova Transport Visa-Free Extension

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to extend their transport visa-free arrangement until the end of 2027. This agreement allows Ukrainian and Moldovan carriers to conduct bilateral and transit road …

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 15:01 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: How the United States Is Changing the Rules of Global Trade and What It Means for Ukraine

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In July, the United States collected $29.6 billion in tariff revenues — the highest monthly figure since the beginning of the year. According to U.S. Treasury data, total revenues from January have …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 06:47 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The US–EU Framework Agreement Is a Blow to Ukrainian Exports

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States and the European Union have signed a historic framework trade agreement. While this may bring geopolitical and security benefits—less money in Russia’s hands to fund its war, and a …

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Published on August 5, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: "Ukrzaliznytsia is a mirror of the wartime economy. What we see in that mirror today is alarming"

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- " “Ukrzaliznytsia is a snapshot of the wartime economy, where the transportation system continues to operate on inertia, subsidies, and remnants of old infrastructure. But this resource is running …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 12:01 GMT

Alona Lebedieva Calls for Clearer Focus on Military and Economic Support at URC-2025

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth international Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2025) took place in Rome, bringing together nearly 5,000 participants — from governments and international financial institutions to businesses …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 07:33 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine’s EU Integration to Create Economic Opportunities Across Central and Eastern Europe

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study by the Polish Economic Institute indicates that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will deliver a tangible positive impact not only for Ukraine but also for the entire Central and …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Without real guarantees for business, investments will remain just loud speeches

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha has called on international partners to increase their investments in Ukrainian technologies. He highlighted Ukraine’s significant progress in drones, artificial …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The EU Must Either Act Decisively or Not Act at All—Otherwise, Sanctions Only Legalize Evasion Schemes

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of the most paradoxical effects of sanctions against Russia is that half-measures sometimes benefit the Kremlin more than they hurt it. This applies both to the oil price cap and to attempts to limit …

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Published on June 26, 2025 - 14:12 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The EU Does Not Guarantee Change — It Only Provides Tools for Those Ready to Act

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 23, 2025, Ukraine marked three years since it was granted candidate status for accession to the European Union — a milestone decision made in 2022 amid full-scale war. Since then, the country has …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: In 2025, External Debt Poses Less Risk to Macroeconomic Stability than Inflation

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the onset of the full-scale war, Ukraine has made a payment on external debt raised after February 2022 — $171 million to the IMF under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 10:18 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Suspension of GDP Warrant Payments Is in the Interest of the Economy

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the end of May, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine confirmed that it would not proceed with the scheduled GDP warrant payment of $665 million due on June 2. This decision stems from the moratorium …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 11:04 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: After the Trade Liberalization Regime, Ukraine Needs a New Economic Pact with the EU

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 6, 2025, the special trade liberalization regime between Ukraine and the EU—known as the “trade visa-free” agreement—came to an end. Introduced in 2022 as a temporary measure to support Ukraine …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs an Economy of Action, Not Endless Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Ukraine’s credit rating at "Ca" with a stable outlook. The report highlights the long-term consequences of the war for the country’s economy: …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs a Strong Domestic Market to Ensure Financial Stability, Beyond Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed that Ukraine remains in a state of so-called “restricted default” (RD). This means that the country has not yet reached agreements on a number of …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses about …

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