Ukraine

Roman Shpek, an expert on economic matters in Ukraine, comments on the economical climate surrounding its aim to become a member of the EU and form part of the G20

After a series of ups and downs, the republic’s economic and political outlook is positive

Two decades ago, the Ukrainian nation emphatically declared itself an independent state from the former Soviet Union. On August 24, 2011, leaders from around the world, including Barack Obama, Dmitry Medvedev, Nicolas Sarkozy and Hu Jintao, among many others, sent President Viktor Yanukovych Independence Day greetings in a show of international support for the anniversary.

While government reforms help boost the financial sector, surviving private firms such as Sparta Investment Group maintain high levels of quality from the pre-crisis era

Despite the global recession, PrivatBank was able to continue making profits in the Ukrainian banking sector. Alexander Dubilet, CEO of PrivatBank, discusses how this bank with 100% Ukrainian capital has participated in the world financial market and proven to be the ‘laboratory’ of banking sector innovations in Europe

With more than 150 production sites worldwide, KNAUF has set it sights eastwards to Ukraine, one of the most dynamic markets in the region

While enjoying growing assets, a diversified portfolio and high return on public funds, ITT Group is also confident the agricultural sector is set to boom

Bringing the way Ukraine does government, business and the law into line with Europe is a major challenge for the government and has spurred progressive changes

The Ukraine Economic Reform Fund is an international organisation supported by contributions from private companies all over Ukraine

Alexander Savchuk, President of Azovmash, speaks about the future of business in Ukraine

Whether you talk politics or business in Ukraine, all roads lead to Donetsk

Over the last 30-40 years we are now primarily involved in the production of tunnelling machines in the former Soviet Union

International holding company Group DF invests in the future of Ukraine by implementing corporate social responsibility initiatives and expanding GDF businesses

Group DF CEO Dmitry Firtash aims to take on the challenge of establishing stability and development in the country by means of building a common vision amongst Ukrainian businesses, trade unions and the government

Ukraine has produced some of the world's finest minds thanks to its universities

A new plant in Vinnytsia will convert agricultural waste into biomass fuel pellets that will provide energy for local state-run enterprises and households and create jobs

Energy diversification will give Ukraine the options it needs as it sets its sights on fully satisying its domestic energy requirements

Ukraine's historical scientific prominence feeds its future potential

Ukrtelecom is one of the top Internet providers in Ukraine and leads the communications market, covering around 71% of the local telephone market and 83% of the long distance and international telephone market

Following the unification of Avangard and Ukrlandfarming, Ukraine can play a major role in alleviating the global food crisis

Land market reform increases focus on Urkaine's agro-potential

Ukraine is one of the world’s major ‘breadbaskets’, harvesting and exporting enormous quantities of grain. In late May, the government dropped the export quotas it had put into place in fall 2010 to ensure domestic food security after a poor harvest.

While the government is making plans to raise agricultural productivity and attract investment, private sector players – like Petro Poroshenko – are forging ahead with successful business pursuits