Ukrainian legislation has always required construction companies to obtain licenses for construction and installation works of average consequence (СС2) and significant consequence (CC3) facilities. These construction categories include multi-apartment residential buildings over 100 meters high, large public buildings, industrial facilities, universities, colleges, schools, preschools, shopping malls, hospitals, and other major construction projects. Whether a construction […]
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Inside Ukraine’s Defense Tech Revolution
Since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, the dramatic expansion of Ukraine’s defense tech sector has been one of the most significant developments of the entire war. What began as a largely grassroots response to Russia’s attack has evolved into a booming and sophisticated industry that is now attracting increasing international […]
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Innovation and improvisation are fueling Ukraine’s emergence as a defense tech hub
When they first came across each other, the potential for collaboration was obvious. One team was trialing a remote controlled ground drone that looked like a miniature tank. Next to them on the military training area, a different team were test firing a remote controlled machine gun, developed with the help of a Ukrainian sniper. […]
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Wartime Ukraine emerges as the world’s leading laboratory for drone development
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is widely recognized as the first ever full-scale drone war. This has transformed Ukraine into the world’s leading laboratory for drone development. In this new security environment, the Ukrainian authorities and the country’s private sector have prioritized the production of drones and expanded manufacturing capacity at an unprecedented rate. Meanwhile, […]
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Boeing and Ukraine’s Antonov sign agreement to partner on defense projects
Boeing has this week signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrainian aerospace giant Antonov that could pave the way for collaboration on a range of defense-related projects including the development of new drone technologies. “This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our […]
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Resilience and reforms: assessing key legal industry trends in wartime Ukraine
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the Ukrainian legal sector has navigated through unprecedented challenges and undergone significant transformations, while at the same time continuing to play a crucial role in society. A number of key trends and important issues have emerged during this period that are shaping the legal landscape […]
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From Drones to Demining: How Ukrainian legislation is adapting to wartime realities
Over the span of more than two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s rapidly evolving defense sector has played a crucial role in strengthening the country’s ability to defend itself. One of the most notable success stories has been the development of Ukrainian drone technologies. Since February 2022, a significant number of […]
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Ukraine is the driver of the new European security architecture
Few people are better placed to assess the historic changes currently taking place in the Ukrainian defense industry than Kyiv-based Canadian lawyer Daniel Bilak. In his role as director of Kinstellar law firm’s Ukraine practice, Bilak helps major international defense companies establish a presence in wartime Ukraine. As the former chief investment advisor to the […]
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Kyiv real estate market avoids wartime price crash
Despite expectations among some potential international buyers, it looks fairly safe to say that there will be no major wartime collapse in Kyiv real estate prices, especially not in the historic city center. Kyiv’s crisis-resistant property prices reflect a number of factors including Ukrainian resilience, low carrying costs, and the role played by real estate […]
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Turkish mining company invests in wartime Ukraine
In the rural heart of central Ukraine, one of the country’s most ambitious wartime investment initiatives is underway. At a quarry in Kirovograd Oblast’s Haivoron region, efforts began in March 2023 to excavate Ukraine’s highly sought-after kaolin clay for export to Türkiye and global markets. The project is the work of Turkish-based industrial minerals company […]