“I’ll speak for all local government: there’s no need to reinforce us. Please, leave us in peace and let us keep what rightfully belongs to our residents.”
Will NABU release new tapes? Will international partners assist? Is there a single mastermind behind the back-office system? Is Umerov cooperating with investigators? Will Yermak face suspicion?
New Country — a joint project by LB.ua and EFI Group — wrapped up its final meeting of the year by taking stock of 2025, with a focus on the domestic political landscape. What is happening…
Professional discussion on LB.talks with the Ministry of Economy, Ukrzaliznytsya, the Verkhovna Rada Transport Committee, the relevant association, and experts.
From 1 January 2026, Ukrzaliznytsya plans to raise freight tariffs by 27%, followed by a further 11% increase six months later. The initiative has sparked a wave of debate among representatives…
“Businesses have regained some working capital. And when they consider whether to leave the city or stay, they choose to stay,” In 2025 alone, 9,000 sole proprietors have registered in Kharkiv.
While prisoners of war receive state support that, though imperfect, remains systematic, civilians returning from Russian captivity are left without any programmes.
There are 15 million recipients of social benefits in the country. The Ministry of Social Policy plans to make significant cuts, otherwise there will be no funds left for anyone.
‘Social justice. How the state does/does not help those affected by the war’ — this topic was the focus of the discussion panel, which took place as part of a joint project between…
‘This is evident in Colombia, Chile, and Congo. Two decades ago, few at Chinese universities spoke English; now they are dynamic and English-speaking.’