General E-Commerce Trends in Ukraine (2025) Ukraine’s e-commerce sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth despite the war’s disruptions. In 2024, online retail sales in Ukraine were estimated at nearly ₴239 billion (UAH) – a significant rise that surpassed pre-war levels. This represents roughly $4 billion in transactions in 2024, about one-third higher than 2023’s…
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Overview: Ukraine’s tendering landscape in 2025 is defined by a robust public e-procurement system and a growing number of procurement opportunities driven by reconstruction needs. Both public and private tenders are active, with the Prozorro electronic platform at the heart of public procurement reforms. In 2024 alone, over 3.2 million public contracts were concluded via…
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Drones have gone from futuristic gadgets to everyday tools – and governments worldwide are scrambling to keep up. In 2025, drone pilots face a patchwork of laws and regulations that can vary dramatically from one country (or even city) to another. Fly a drone in the wrong place without the right paperwork, and you could…
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Introduction Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has caused massive destruction and human suffering, setting the stage for Europe’s largest reconstruction effort since World War II. More than 26,000 civilians have been killed or injured, and millions of Ukrainians have been uprooted from their homes. As of mid-2025, roughly 3.7 million people remain internally…
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Hungary’s internet landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years. Once defined by slow DSL connections and patchy rural coverage, the country is now pushing the boundaries with nationwide fiber-optic networks, expansive 4G/5G mobile broadband, and even satellite internet options. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet access in Hungary – spanning fixed broadband (fiber,…
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Countries and Companies Supplying Drones to Ukraine Types and Models of Drones Used by Ukraine (by Function) Ukraine employs a vast array of drones, both military-grade and civilian, serving different functions on and off the battlefield. Below are the major categories of drone types and notable models in each category: Ukrainian Drone Manufacturers and Domestic…
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Customs and Tax Rules for Drone Imports Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has significantly relaxed import taxes and procedures for drones and related military tech. Normally, imported drones would incur standard import duty (customs tariff) and a 20% value-added tax (VAT). However, wartime measures have waived these costs for most drone imports: In…
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Introduction and Background Fiber-optic guided drones – UAVs that communicate via a physical fiber-optic cable rather than radio – have emerged as a game-changing technology in the Ukraine–Russia war. Though the concept of wire-guided munitions is not new (wire-guided anti-tank missiles like the U.S. TOW and Israel’s Spike have been in service for decades), applying…
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Taxes and Customs Duties on Drone Imports Current Tax Exemptions: As of 2023, Ukraine has waived value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties on the import of drones and related equipment due to the wartime need kyivindependent.com. In February 2023, the parliament adopted bills abolishing VAT (normally 20%) and import tariffs on drones, thermal imagers, night…
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Estonia, often dubbed a Baltic tech star, has transformed itself into one of the most digitally advanced societies. From nearly universal internet access on the ground to new connectivity options beaming down from satellites, Estonia’s internet revolution touches every corner – even rural farms and outer space. This report explores the state of Estonia’s internet…
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