Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from July 21-27. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week.
Next Wednesday, July 23, a meeting is expected between countries that have Patriot air defense systems and Ukraine donors. According to Reuters, the meeting will take place at NATO’s military headquarters, SHAPE, near the Belgian town of Mons.
This week, additional Patriot missiles have already been dispatched to Ukraine, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. European partners have also expressed intentions to jointly procure “more than three” Patriot systems for Ukraine.
Next week, the full impact of the EU’s newly finalized 18th sanctions package against Russia will be felt. Following political agreement on 18 July, the package went through formal approval by COREPER. It includes measures targeting Russia’s energy, banking, and military sectors, over 50 new listings, and tighter restrictions on dual-use goods.
By the end of next week, on July 27, applications will close for candidates seeking the position of administrator for the joint U.S.-Ukraine investment fund. The chosen company will manage the fund’s operations, including accounting, documentation, transactions, and compliance. The first investments are expected by late 2025, aiming to launch at least three projects within 18 months, including lithium development in Dobra, modernization of the Kremenchuk oil refinery, and deepwater gas exploration.
On July 24, the National Bank of Ukraine is expected to announce a decision on raising its key interest rate. The last hike occurred in March, when the rate was increased from 14.5% to 15.5% to help maintain the attractiveness of hryvnia deposits and curb inflation. According to the IMF, inflation in Ukraine is projected to fall to 9% by the end of the year.
An unscheduled plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada is likely to take place on July 22. The agenda has not yet been announced. This follows a government reshuffle earlier in the week, in which Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal resigned and was succeeded by Yuliia Svyrydenko. Our analysis of the new cabinet and a detailed breakdown of each appointment will be featured in the upcoming Weekly Report by KI Insights.
Events and Milestones:
Next week:
- 24 July, 18:00–19:30 Kyiv time (online). KI Insights briefing: Inside Ukraine’s Drone Industry — Opportunities and Challenges for Western Partners. An off-the-record session on Ukraine’s fast-evolving drone sector, featuring insights from the new Ukrainian defense tech catalog. Speakers: Jakub Parusinski and Mykolaj Suchy. More details here. Register here.
- 22 July, 09:30–16:30 Kyiv time. Hybrid Event: IV Business & Legal Infrastructure Forum. A one-day event uniting lawmakers, officials, judges, business, and legal experts to address infrastructure challenges, post-war recovery, and investment opportunities. Venue: Premier Palace Hotel, Kyiv & online. Register here.
- 25 July, 12:00–13:30 Kyiv time. Online Event: What Awaits the Ukrainian Economy in 2025 and Beyond? The Centre for Economic Strategy and the German Economic Team will present expert forecasts on Ukraine’s 2025–2026 economic outlook, followed by a discussion on inflation, the exchange rate, and fiscal risks. Register here.
Further ahead:
- 31 July, Kyiv. Offline Event: How To Become Great CTO Conference. Organized by DEV Challenge in partnership with UNIT.City, this conference will unite Ukrainian tech leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, CTOs, and managers to discuss current trends in technology, business, and leadership. The event will feature expert talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Venue: UNIT.City, 3 Dorohozhytska St. Language: Ukrainian. Read more here. Buy a ticket here.
- 31 July, 08:30–23:00 Kyiv time. Offline Event: Ukraine Investment Congress III. Over 6,000 government officials, investors, bankers, developers, and entrepreneurs will gather to explore opportunities across Ukraine’s investment landscape. Venue: Parkovyi Exhibition Center, 3rd floor, 16a Parkova Rd, Kyiv. Free entry with registration. Register here.
- 2-4 Sept, Melbourne. Offline Event: 14th World Chambers Congress. Organized by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, this global forum will gather chamber leaders and business representatives from over 100 countries to discuss key topics such as the global economy, energy, AI, cybersecurity, and ESG. Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia. Register here.
- 23 Sept, Bucharest. Offline event: Black Sea Oil Trade-2025 International Conference. This key industry event gathers 350+ participants from 25+ countries to explore the future of oilseed and veg oil trade across the Black Sea, Danube, and Eastern Europe. The agenda will address trade policy shifts, logistics, processing investments, and market trends shaping the 2025–26 season. Register here.
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