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 […]
France in Ukraine
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Maud Joseph: French companies are the biggest foreign employers in wartime Ukraine
How many French companies are currently active in Ukraine? At present, there are 180 French companies operating in Ukraine. Around three-quarters of these companies have been in Ukraine for more then fifteen years. French businesses contribute significantly to the Ukrainian economy and are present in every region of the country. In total, French companies have […]
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UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group CEO Laurent Dupuch: Ukraine’s recovery has already begun
UKRSIBBANK marked summer 2024 by opening a number of new branches in locations across Ukraine including Berdychiv and Poltava. This expanding national network of branches speaks volumes about the bank’s long-term commitment to Ukraine, and reflects a high degree of confidence in a recovery process that UKRSIBBANK officials say is already well underway despite the […]
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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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France’s Egis aims to help build Ukraine back better
French-based global architecture, engineering, consulting, and operating firm Egis has been present in Ukraine since 1993 and maintains a team of 180 in the country. Globally, Egis employs 19,500 people in 100 countries, excluding Russia since 2014. The company has completed hundreds of infrastructure projects in Ukraine ranging from roads and bridges to waste management, […]
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New tech community initiative seeks to build closer ties between French companies and Ukraine’s booming IT industry
April 2020 saw the official launch of the La French Tech Kyiv community in the Ukrainian capital with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and attracting more French investors to Ukraine
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French bank in Ukraine plans to maintain personal touch as pandemic boosts industry-wide digitization drive
Credit Agricole reports a boom in digital banking but branch network remains crucial to the bank’s future plans in Ukraine
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French companies are keen to benefit from the improving Ukrainian business climate
Credit Agricole sees growing interest in Ukraine as the country’s French business community expands