Aurum Group Press Releases

• Published on June 17, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: In 2025, External Debt Poses Less Risk to Macroeconomic Stability than Inflation

  KYIV, UKRAINE, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the onset of the full-scale war, Ukraine has made a payment on external debt raised after February 2022 — $171 million to the IMF under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). …

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• Published on June 13, 2025 - 10:18 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Suspension of GDP Warrant Payments Is in the Interest of the Economy

  KYIV, UKRAINE, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the end of May, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine confirmed that it would not proceed with the scheduled GDP warrant payment of $665 million due on June 2. This decision stems from the moratorium …

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• Published on June 10, 2025 - 11:04 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: After the Trade Liberalization Regime, Ukraine Needs a New Economic Pact with the EU

  KYIV, UKRAINE, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 6, 2025, the special trade liberalization regime between Ukraine and the EU—known as the “trade visa-free” agreement—came to an end. Introduced in 2022 as a temporary measure to support Ukraine …

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• Published on June 5, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs an Economy of Action, Not Endless Restructuring

  KYIV, UKRAINE, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Ukraine’s credit rating at "Ca" with a stable outlook. The report highlights the long-term consequences of the war for the country’s economy: …

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• Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs a Strong Domestic Market to Ensure Financial Stability, Beyond Restructuring

  KYIV, UKRAINE, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed that Ukraine remains in a state of so-called “restricted default” (RD). This means that the country has not yet reached agreements on a number of …

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• Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

  

  Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

  KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses about …

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• Published on May 20, 2025 - 14:08 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Europe Needs Resolve, Not the Illusion of Unity

  KYIV, UKRAINE, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Brussels, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola delivered a key speech at the “Europe at the Crossroads” forum, calling for a “reset of Europe as a global power.” Metsola emphasized that …

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• Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Localization as an Opportunity for the Economy – If Abuses Are Stopped

  KYIV, UKRAINE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the introduction of the public procurement law with localization requirements, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has applied the mechanism for expanding the list of goods subject to …

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• Published on May 6, 2025 - 12:38 GMT

  

  European Integration Without Illusions: Brussels Expects Reforms from Ukraine, Not Slogans – Alona Lebedieva

  KYIV, UKRAINE, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Another stage of the screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU law has been completed in Brussels – this time covering Chapter 20, “Enterprise and Industrial Policy.” This is one of the key …

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• Published on April 30, 2025 - 08:09 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

  KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

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• Published on April 29, 2025 - 09:27 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: The EU must be not only a symbol of peace, but a tool for action

  KYIV, UKRAINE, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent joint online meeting between Members of the European Parliament and Ukrainian lawmakers focused on Ukraine’s preparation for accession to the European Union. The participants reaffirmed their …

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• Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

  KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be reclaimed …

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• Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

  KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 million. …

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• Published on April 3, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: 'High import tariffs introduced by the United States are a complex tool with ambiguous consequences'

  KYIV, UKRAINE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the implementation of a new tariff policy: starting April 5, a base 10% import tariff will be applied to all countries, including Ukraine. Beginning April 9, “ …

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• Published on April 1, 2025 - 13:11 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Value-Added Production – Where We Are Headed and What’s Holding Us Back

  KYIV, UKRAINE, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For years, Ukrainian exports have mainly consisted of raw materials. Ukraine sold grain, ore, and timber – everything that other countries then processed and sold at a much higher price. “This was a …

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• Published on March 24, 2025 - 16:50 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine’s Exports Are Declining — and So Are Its Chances for Growth

  KYIV, UKRAINE, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has downgraded its global economic growth forecast for 2025 from 3.3% to 3.1%. The figure may seem small, but for Ukraine, it speaks …

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• Published on March 21, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

  

  Ukrainian Women Are Changing the World: Alona Lebedieva Spoke at the International Forum

  KYIV, UKRAINE, March 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 19, 2025, the Peace Building, Inter-Religious Harmony & Women’s Empowerment Leadership Forum took place in the European Parliament, bringing together politicians, activists, scholars, and …

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• Published on March 19, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

  

  Global Trends and Ukrainian Experience: Alona Lebedieva at the International Women's Forum

  KYIV, UKRAINE, March 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 17–19, 2025, the International Women's Forum took place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, under the theme "Overcoming Barriers, Shaping the Future of Women." Alona Lebedieva, the …

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• Published on March 12, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: 'The Jeddah meeting brought the positions of the US and Ukraine closer'

  KYIV, UKRAINE, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 11, a consultative meeting between the delegations of Ukraine and the United States took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focusing on security issues, the future of peaceful settlement, and …

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• Published on March 7, 2025 - 13:07 GMT

  

  Alona Lebedieva: “Women Shape the Future – It’s Time to Acknowledge It”

  KYIV, UKRAINE, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world is changing, and the role of women in society is evolving along with it. March 8 is not just another date on the calendar; it is a symbol of the struggle for equal rights, opportunities, and …

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