<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Global Business for Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[GB4U]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:03:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gb4u-info.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Talk &#38; Taste Business Luncheon in Zurich]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 27, Global Business for Ukraine brought together its Swiss network for another Talk &#38; Taste Business Luncheon gathering. Leadership of 8 companies representing different industries took part in the meeting. The conversation focused on recent developments in Ukraine and the broader international context, as well as investment and business opportunities, and preparations for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Participants also discussed the areas of interest of foreign businesses in the...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/talk-taste-business-luncheon-in-zurich-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbd48c6eb823cd3ba4d873</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_a944d27b24e84634a6773041783b20ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine's National Bank discussed currency liberalisation with the business community]]></title><description><![CDATA[GB4U members had an opportunity to join the meeting with Yurii Heletii, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine , and the NBU team. The meeting focused on the current needs of the business community in the context of currency liberalisation. Member companies of the Association provided feedback on the measures already implemented in this area and shared their expectations regarding further steps. Yurii Heletii noted that the NBU is working on a new package of currency liberalisation...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/ukraine-s-national-bank-discussed-currency-liberalisation-with-the-business-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbd1d923cd0399347817f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_dc0795d7175a4368810245c5d3a74db1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB4U and EBA leadership joined discussion in Brussels on the contribution of Ukrainians in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 5 in Brussels,  Iaroslava Savastieieva , GB4U Co-founder and Deputy Director of the European Business Association, took part in the panel discussion «Empowering Europe: The Role of Ukrainians Abroad» .   The discussion, organised by Women Leaders for Ukraine and Ukrainian Voices RC under the patronage of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union, focused on the contribution of Ukrainians living and working across Europe and how their experience, networks and knowledge can support...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/gb4u-and-eba-leadership-joined-discussion-in-brussels-on-the-contribution-of-ukrainians-in-europe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b177128d8bebb924020ca7</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:08:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_cc0b6a2ff78c496998dbc603bc5268fb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB4U leadership and French Special Envoy discussed Ukraine’s reconstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[GB4U CEO and Co-Founder and EBA Executive Director  Anna Derevyanko  held a brief meeting with Muriel Lacoue-Labarthe , the newly appointed Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for Ukraine’s Relief and Reconstruction. During the meeting, Anna and Muriel discussed Ukraine’s immediate needs as well as the strategic direction of the country’s reconstruction process. Anna emphasized the importance of attracting French businesses to the Ukrainian market, particularly in the...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/gb4u-leadership-and-french-special-envoy-discussed-ukraine-s-reconstruction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6cd7df14dc9e1eb19fcc3</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:01:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_d659f7f154d746b69550d5b299f80e6f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polsat News: After the war, Ukraine will face three enormous challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAP/Vladyslav Musiienko Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association are mentioned in a Polsat article as two business associations focused on supporting and rebuilding the country’s economy. Source: https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-02-27/ukraina-po-wojnie-stanie-przed-trzema-ogromnymi-wyzwaniami-eksperci-nie-maja-watpliwosci/]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/polsat-news-after-the-war-ukraine-will-face-three-enormous-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a72cadb220091e29d876ed</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_cd7b7e6e84044ab5818842685c496197~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Business Sentiment Index: entrepreneurs’ assessments and expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Business Association, within the framework of the Unlimit Ukraine project, in partnership with OLX Ukraine and UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group, has conducted the 2025 Small Business Sentiment Index survey. The overall Index score remained unchanged at 2.3 out of 5. Despite this stabilisation, overall sentiment remains restrained, with no tangible improvement in the business climate. View the presentation  In 2025, the values of most Index components remained broadly in line with...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/small-business-sentiment-index-entrepreneurs-assessments-and-expectations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbcf467f7c304a6236d7ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_36f3832e81374ff1a9fd22d801c5473a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[European integration and its impact on business: Meeting with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka]]></title><description><![CDATA[GB4U members joined the meeting with  Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine . During the meeting, participants discussed with the Deputy Prime Minister strategic issues, including the prospects for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and possible timelines, as well as a number of sector-specific matters — particularly in the agricultural and industrial sectors — related to Ukraine’s European integration commitments. The discussion...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/european-integration-and-its-impact-on-business-meeting-with-ukraine-s-deputy-prime-minister-taras</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbcd48f00b6aba2908573c</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_1714f05f889547b89f7151c6a3f99f62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four years of full-scale war: how business in Ukraine is operating ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the beginning of 2026, three-quarters of the European Business Association member companies (76%) are operating at full capacity, while 24% are functioning with certain restrictions. The most common barriers for companies remain geographical restrictions on operations (58%), suspension of work during air-raid sirens (45%), and the forced transition to online formats (40%).  Business sentiment has become more cautious compared to last year. The proportion of CEOs who assess the current...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/four-years-of-full-scale-war-how-business-in-ukraine-is-operating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbd06be7de3cb0060aa4d4</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_d02ba9d2d6ad4b41bb2845d978f69ef0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Times: Ukraine’s economy shows grit amid lasting war damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, FT contributors analyze the dynamics of Ukraine’s economic development, including key factors influencing it, such as the energy situation and the labour market deficit, citing data from the EBA survey on the labour market. Source:  https://www.ft.com/content/987a392a-4ab6-47ae-ae4d-3cfe18801198]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/financial-times-ukraine-s-economy-shows-grit-amid-lasting-war-damage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a7309097bd0dd3ee980445</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_30443434b6774edeb24c0bda82b4f48d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB4U and EBA hold meeting with Spanish partners on investment and reconstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association held a meeting with Clara Guzmán Zapater, Director General of the Spanish Bureau for Ukraine Rebuilding , and her colleagues from the Bureau and the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in Ukraine. During the meeting, GB4U CEO and Cofounder, EBA Executive Director Anna Derevyanko shared insights on the current state of business in Ukraine, the investment climate, and the key challenges companies are facing,...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/gb4u-and-eba-hold-meeting-with-spanish-partners-on-investment-and-reconstruction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699dabae50434423c3a4c624</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_b169bed5215a428ba10d05cd22288c3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reuters: Power drought tips Ukraine's economy into worst crisis since war's first year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power outages had made life difficult for four in five businesses, Reuters cites the findings of the EBA energy survey.  Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/power-drought-tips-ukraines-economy-into-worst-crisis-since-wars-first-year-2026-02-23/]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/reuters-power-drought-tips-ukraine-s-economy-into-worst-crisis-since-war-s-first-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a734a97c30ee3798308c20</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_177ed791ae19426aa488c58cc2f5dc55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy Post: This is how to resist the power blackouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience of GB4U and EBA members in getting through one of the harshest winters in Ukraine and extreme power blackouts is described in an article by Italy Post. Source: https://www.italypost.it/news/esteri/2565/cosi-le-imprese-ucraine-resistono-ai-blackout-di-energia-causati-dalle-bombe-di-mosca.html?id=0]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/italy-post-this-is-how-to-resist-the-power-blackouts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a7316697bd0dd3ee980609</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_0c52be274fa34d0fbc1e9d9c14708632~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_812,h_530,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials in Ukraine 2022–2025: Recovery Dynamics and Future Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[This publication draws on orders of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine regarding the conduct of clinical trials and the approval of substantial amendments (hereinafter, MoH Orders on CT/SA), published on the official MoH website [1] , as well as open data from the information resource of the State Expert Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (SEC MoH) [2] . The analysis covers MoH Orders on CT/SA from May 2022 through December 2025, inclusive. Iryna Magdik Executive Director of the EBA...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/clinical-trials-in-ukraine-2022-2025-recovery-dynamics-and-future-outlook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbce5e6eb823cd3ba4c5c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_e939ed553a284d9aba78bb4c045c1408~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foresight: Keeping the lights on during Ukraine’s freezing winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Derevyanko, EBA Executive Director and GB4U CEO and Cofounder, joins The Jolt to discuss the impact and how distributed generation is helping mitigate this. Source: https://foresightmedia.com/story/snGQ33wi-meRpzvR6-ab61c]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/foresight-keeping-the-lights-on-during-ukraine-s-freezing-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a72b4c686f0e042b4f6fe0</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_315e6211344d4da088994781dfb7d346~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 steps to participating in Ukraine’s reconstruction: a practical guide by the EBA Ukraine Recovery Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukraine Recovery Committee of the European Business Association has developed a practical guide for foreign companies interested in contributing to Ukraine’s reconstruction but unsure where to begin. At international events, representatives of foreign businesses increasingly ask their Ukrainian counterparts: “We want to work with Ukraine — but where do we start?”  In response, the Committee has prepared a document containing clear recommendations to help companies identify an effective...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/8-steps-to-participating-in-ukraine-s-reconstruction-a-practical-guide-by-the-eba-ukraine-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698367aa1e55646770006f3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:37:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_4dd72a2ce79b4584983397ef8e1aace9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key takeaways from Davos 2026: business, innovation, and resilience in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 23 January 2026, Global Business for Ukraine together with the European Business Association, held a special meeting “Key WEF Takeaways for Businesses” establishing a platform for informal discussion on the key outcomes of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and their implications for the business community.   Anton Aschwanden , Head of Government Affairs &#38; Public Policy at Google Switzerland, reaffirmed Google’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s resilience and highlighted Ukraine's...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/key-takeaways-from-davos-2026-business-innovation-and-resilience-in-focus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69832b560b2d097f708abbf0</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:19:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_f6a1c3169d7544c38606ab00ee52507b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business and government leaders joined GB4U &#38; the EBA luncheon in Davos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association hosted a business luncheon during the World Economic Forum in Davos. To exchange WEF insights in an informal setting and build new connections, the Association brought together around 60 participants from Ukrainian and international companies, as well as representatives of the Ukrainian government. The event gathered business leaders from various industries and served as a platform for networking, open discussion, idea...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/business-and-government-leaders-joined-gb4u-the-eba-luncheon-in-davos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a25c4d8141148d401aed3</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:07:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_e7c21a56b2b446f88a5de2edd2afb4e4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-WEF workshop with the University of Zurich]]></title><description><![CDATA[On January 19, ahead of WEF, Global Business for Ukraine together with the European Business Association and the University of Zurich held a workshop ‘Geopolitical Scenarios for Corporate Leaders in Ukraine’.   The event has brought together business leaders operating in Ukraine with researchers working on geopolitical risks for an action-oriented workshop. The meeting was joined by Jacques Gerber, Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine .   It featured presentations by GB4U Cofounder and the...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/pre-wef-workshop-with-the-university-of-zurich-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbcbc47f7c304a6236cd41</guid><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_5d807407ec8b4e338ee2bf2327b0dd8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corriere della Sera: Anna Derevyanko: "Invest now, not after the war"]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the World Economic Forum, the EBA and GB4U team  addressed international businesses with a clear message: Ukraine’s economy continues to operate despite the war. Now is the time to build partnerships and establish connections for the post-war recovery, as those who wait for complete safety risk being too late.  Source: https://www.corriere.it/esteri/diretta-live/26_gennaio_22/ucraina-russia-le-notizie-sulla-guerra-in-diretta.shtml]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/corriere-della-sera-anna-derevyanko-invest-now-not-after-the-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a728f17c30ee379830703c</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_2d8acb1cb52645ba83e55733154f7e6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 Minuten: «Wir sind erschöpft, aber wir geben nicht auf»]]></title><description><![CDATA[Während in ihrem Heimatland der Krieg andauert, versucht Derevyanko in Davos, die ukrainische Wirtschaft zu fördern. 20 min/ Daniel Graf During the World Economic Forum in Davos,   Anna Derevyanko , Co-founder of GB4U and Executive Director of the   European Business Association , spoke with the Swiss publication   20 Minuten  about the state of the Ukrainian economy, business operations in wartime, and Ukraine's investment prospects. The key message in Davos remains unchanged: the Ukrainian...]]></description><link>https://www.gb4u-info.org/post/20-minuten-wir-sind-ersch%C3%B6pft-aber-wir-geben-nicht-auf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697fc36e471736d6bff4e6e8</guid><category><![CDATA[We in Media]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1da2aa_b03759c479e0435ba78c53c6a2e8af22~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_759,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Iaroslava Savastieieva</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>