BAE Systems helps adapt L119 gun for Ukraine production
An agreement with a Ukrainian partner provides for developing and testing a locally adapted 105mm gun. A prototype must meet requirements before series production can begin.
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NBU approves NovaPay Invest purchase of BTA Bank
Ukraine’s central bank has approved NovaPay Invest’s acquisition of a 100% stake in BTA Bank. The purchase would be a first step towards the Nova owners’ planned financial inclusion bank, which still requires a separate licence.
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Kernel halts all oilseed crushing plants after Russian strikes
Kernel says it has halted processing and all seed purchases after Russian attacks, citing fire risks to workers. Shipments from existing stocks continue.
Ukraine’s UForce raises $700m for defence technology
The Series A round valued UForce at $6 billion, Novynarnia reported. The company plans to expand production and develop systems to counter Russian attack drones.
Autostrada's Shkil urges road savings for energy protection
Autostrada founder Maksym Shkil urged Ukraine's government to redirect road construction spending towards energy infrastructure protection and payment for completed work. He said his company continues protection work despite government debts.
Musk backs possible Tesla–SpaceX merger, with terms still unresolved
Special committees are examining a potential combination, Musk said, warning that agreement is not guaranteed and shareholders would have the final say.
IMC shares fall 17.71% in Warsaw after Astarta slide
Trading in both Ukrainian agricultural companies was suspended on successive days, UNIAN reported. The report did not identify the cause of the falls.
Kromberg & Schubert plant in Ukraine halts after Russian attacks
Zhytomyr's regional governor says 3,600 workers face uncertainty as the factory's management and owners seek alternative employment for them.
Tanker bound for US carries fertilizer, not Russian diesel, monitor says
TankerTrackers.com identified MINERVA ZEN's cargo as liquid nitrogen fertilizer; UNIAN named EuroChem North America as the importer.
Ukrainian paper mill halts production after Russian missile attack
The Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill in Obukhiv reported extensive damage but said none of its employees were hurt.
Greenland approves Critical Metals' Tanbreez mining plans
UNIAN reports approval for the rare-earth project in southern Greenland; its report gives no date for the start of commercial mining.
Lithuanian drone maker UDS launches Ukrainian joint venture
UDS Ukraine plans to support drone deployment and train operators, working with Ukrainian defence forces and technology companies.
PrivatBank says Hague arbitration orders Russia to pay over $327 million
The award covers assets seized in occupied Crimea, interest and legal costs, according to the bank. RBC-Ukraine did not report that payment had been made.
Putin authorizes restructuring and partial sale of UniCredit's Russian business
The Italian banking group plans to retain payment operations while selling the remaining business to an unnamed UAE investor, subject to approvals.