What was the initial impact of the full-scale Russian invasion on the work of L’Oréal in Ukraine? The full-scale Russian invasion profoundly impacted every aspect of our operations in Ukraine. Our immediate concern was the safety of our employees, so we swiftly relocated nearly 500 team members and their families, providing ongoing financial and other […]
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Danone allocates three million euros to support development of medical rehabilitation in Ukraine
In summer 2024, French multinational food products corporation Danone signed an official Memorandum of Cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health allocating EUR 3 million to support the development of long-term medical rehabilitation in the country. This funding comes as Ukraine grapples with the unprecedented healthcare challenges presented by Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. Due […]
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Credit Agricole Ukraine backs country’s sustainable energy transition
The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, and especially the systematic targeting of Ukraine’s national power grid, has accelerated the country’s ongoing embrace of renewable energy. Credit Agricole Ukraine has been engaged in this process since the prewar period and is now stepping up efforts to support Ukraine’s sustainable energy transition. To help facilitate a greener […]
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French pharmaceutical group Servier sees itself as a partner in Ukraine’s transformation
Despite the significant challenges posed by the war, French pharmaceutical company Servier is looking forward to expanding its Ukrainian presence and supporting the country’s ongoing transition toward the latest European healthcare standards, says Nicolas Clavreul, the General Manager of Servier in Ukraine. Ukraine’s healthcare sector has been rocked by the past two and a half […]
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Pioneering war risk insurance in Ukraine
What have been the key changes to the Ukrainian insurance market since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022? Vyacheslav Andriyko: Following the start of Russia’s invasion, the biggest challenge to the Ukrainian insurance industry has been the war itself. The disruptive and destructive nature of the war had an immediate impact, but […]
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ProCredit Bank prepares for future growth in Ukraine
The Ukrainian banking industry has adapted remarkably well to wartime conditions, providing crucial stability amid the shocks of Russia’s full-scale invasion. With the war in its third year, ProCredit Bank’s General Manager in Ukraine, Viktor Ponomarenko, says the goal now is to boost lending and prepare for future growth. “2023 was a year of consolidation. […]
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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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Adapting legal services to wartime conditions in today’s Ukraine
How have the wartime conditions in Ukraine affected your work with international corporate clients? At the very beginning of the full-scale invasion, the level of demand in the international corporate client segment at our law firm decreased significantly. But demand has subsequently recovered and we have managed to engage new global brands in cooperation. In […]
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Legislation and lobbying to aid Ukraine’s recovery
Over the coming five years, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to invest between EUR 7.5 billion and EUR 15 billion in Ukraine. The private sector is also showing signs of increasing commitment. Major companies including Germany’s Bayer AG and Rheinmetall, the UK’s BAE Systems, and Turkey’s Baykar have already either announced […]
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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 […]