Forbes Ukraine
Forbes Ukraine is the Ukrainian edition of the international business media brand Forbes, publishing a print magazine and an online site focused on business, finance, entrepreneurship, and rankings such as the country's wealthiest individuals. It has been published since 2011 as a licensed partner of the U.S.-based Forbes Media.
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SpaceX unilaterally imposed speed limit on Starshield terminals in Ukraine on October 14, sparking dispute with the Trump administration
On the night of October 14, SpaceX unilaterally imposed a speed cap of approximately 160–161 km/h on Starshield military satellite terminals used by Ukraine, without prior warning. The restriction has disabled Ukrainian drone-interceptors designed to chase Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, and prompted a dispute over who ordered it: Ukraine's President Zelensky called the measure a "planned operation" after testing Starlink in EU countries at 180+ km/h without limits, while the White House, Elon Musk, Secretary of State Rubio and President Trump all denied involvement.
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Russia strikes Zaporizhstal with six ballistic missiles in fifth attack on plant in two months
Russian forces struck the Zaporizhstal metallurgical plant in Zaporizhzhia with six ballistic missiles on the morning of 17 October, the fifth such attack on the facility in roughly two months. The strike damaged internal energy, logistics and blast-furnace infrastructure, though no workers were killed or injured because staff reached shelters in time. Across the five attacks, eight Zaporizhstal workers have been killed and 31 metallurgists injured, and the plant has not returned to normal production since the first strike on 11 August.
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Trump says Zelensky is 'not the person' the US should be dealing with, calls Ukrainian refinery strikes 'a disgrace'
In a Newsmax interview published on October 15, US President Donald Trump publicly broke with Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he is "not a big fan" of the Ukrainian president and that Zelensky "is not the person we should be dealing with." Trump said it is harder to negotiate with Zelensky than with Vladimir Putin, demanded Ukraine halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, called such strikes "a disgrace," and repeated his call for Ukrainian elections. Zelensky responded in Brussels the following day, saying he finds it easier to deal with Trump than with Putin and that Ukraine is ready to hold elections if Russia accepts a 60-day ceasefire.
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SpaceX throttles military Starlink terminals in Ukraine without warning, disrupting drone operations
In the night of October 13–14, SpaceX unilaterally restricted the speed of Starshield — the military package of Starlink satellite terminals — used by Ukraine's Defense Forces, without prior notice. The cap of roughly 100 mph (160 km/h), later reported to have been tightened to 60–70 km/h in some units, disrupted drone operations on the Huliaipole direction, hampered the use of interceptor drones against Russian Shaheds, and forced the cancellation of several missions. President Zelensky called the move a "big mistake," presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said it was linked to the political situation, and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski publicly accused Elon Musk of politicizing his products.
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Ukraine simplifies medicine import checks after Russian strikes on pharmaceutical warehouses
Ukraine's government has simplified control procedures for imported medicines to speed up delivery to pharmacies and hospitals following Russian strikes on pharmaceutical warehouses. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced the new rules via Telegram, saying state oversight and quality requirements remain unchanged.
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Ukraine's parliament adopts minority-education law demanded by Hungary, clearing path to two more EU accession clusters
On 12 October 2026, Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada adopted and President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law expanding educational rights for national minorities and indigenous peoples — the change Hungary had demanded in exchange for unblocking two EU accession negotiation clusters. Hungary's foreign minister confirmed Budapest will agree to opening clusters 2 "Internal Market" and 3 "Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth" at a Ukraine–EU intergovernmental conference planned for 13 October in Luxembourg, where the EU's Coreper had already signalled readiness to approve the negotiation positions.
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Ukraine's finance minister tells Rada country is in liquidity crisis, blames $29.5bn shortfall in partner aid
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko told the Verkhovna Rada on 12 October that Ukraine's state budget has fallen roughly 50 billion hryvnia short of planned revenues over nine months of 2026, with 39 billion hryvnia in payments deferred to year's end and capital expenditures blocked. He attributed the squeeze to a $29.5 billion shortfall in expected partner support tied to delayed reforms under IMF, EU and World Bank programs. Marchenko said military pay and social programs remain fully funded, but the Rada must now pass dozens of reform-related bills to unlock the rest.
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Turkey and UN to mediate new Russia–Ukraine Black Sea ceasefire talks in early October
Turkey and the United Nations are organizing a new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on a ceasefire in the Black Sea to protect grain and food exports. Meetings are scheduled for early October, with the Swiss NGO Center for Humanitarian Dialogue acting as mediator. The initiative, launched in September, seeks to recreate the 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative and was discussed at a closed meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly attended by officials from Turkey, the US, European countries, India and Egypt.
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Ukraine says defence deficit for 2026 is $27 billion, $20 billion in partner talks
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky said Ukraine's 2026 defence budget deficit stands at $27 billion. About $7 billion is to be covered through domestic austerity and reallocation, while the remaining $20 billion is being negotiated with international partners. The government is racing to meet commitments by mid-October or risk losing access to $29.5 billion in planned international financing.
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IMF estimates Ukraine's financing gap at $54 billion through 2029 as donors meet in Brussels
On September 29, Ukraine's donors gathered in Brussels to accelerate talks on further financial assistance, as IMF estimates put Ukraine's financing gap at about $54 billion through 2029. EU member states remain divided on whether to use roughly €210 billion in frozen Russian central-bank assets or issue new common debt, while the European Commission and IMF tie further assistance to Ukraine's implementation of a reform plan.
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Russian strike on cargo vessel off Odesa kills Ukrainian captain
Russian forces struck a civilian cargo vessel sailing under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in the Black Sea off Odesa Oblast overnight on September 23, killing the ship's Ukrainian captain. The remaining crew was evacuated and the resulting fire was extinguished. The same night, Russian forces twice hit warehouses storing medicines, household goods and food in Odesa Oblast.
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Trump presses Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries ahead of New York meeting
On September 20, US President Donald Trump repeatedly pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries during a phone call, citing rising global diesel prices. The two leaders agreed to meet in New York on September 22 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Trump is expected to push for an energy ceasefire. On September 21, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Russia had "lost control" of its diesel industry because of the war with Ukraine and called the war "senseless and endless," while Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready for de-escalation steps only if Russia halted attacks on Ukrainian energy and critical infrastructure.
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FAO food price index hits highest level since late 2022 as sugar, grains surge
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's Food Price Index rose 1.9% in August to 133.3 points, its highest level since November 2022, with all five sub-indices climbing. Sugar jumped 11.9%, the sharpest move, while grains and vegetable oils also reached multi-year highs. FAO lowered its 2026 world grain production forecast and warned that climate shocks, Black Sea disruptions and trade frictions are putting a risk premium back on food markets.
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Russian drone strikes on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast damage pharmaceutical warehouse and WHO depot
On 3 September 2026, Russian drones struck targets across Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, hitting the Biokon pharmaceutical logistics complex and a WHO humanitarian warehouse in the Boryspil district, as well as residential areas in multiple Kyiv districts. Casualty counts in Kyiv climbed through the day as Mayor Klitschko updated figures, while oblast authorities reported four people affected, including two elderly residents with acute stress reactions. Russian forces also struck Ukrnafta production facilities overnight in a concurrent attack on energy infrastructure.