Here are the top 5 stories from Ukraine Business Roundup:
1. **Ukraine plans to spend $2.6 billion on 4.5 million FPV drones**: The Defense Ministry has announced plans to purchase a large number of first-person-view (FPV) drones, with 96% of spending going to Ukrainian producers.
2. **US officially closes 83% of USAID programs**: USAID has provided $2.6 billion in humanitarian aid, $5 billion in development assistance, and more than $30 billion in direct budget support to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion.
3. **Ukraine’s DTEK gas production facilities shut down after Russian attack**: A Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure forced DTEK to shut down one of its gas production facilities in Poltava Oblast.
4. **Ukraine signs LNG deal with Poland’s Orlen amid Russian attacks**: Naftogaz and Orlen have signed a contract for the supply of approximately 100 million cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
5. **Ukraine receives $970 million from UK under G7 loan covered by Russian assets**: Ukraine has received the first installment of the U.K.’s contribution to the G7 loan covered by frozen Russian assets, which will go towards strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
These stories highlight the ongoing impact of the conflict on Ukraine’s economy and energy infrastructure. The country is continuing to receive significant support from international partners, including the US and UK, but also faces challenges in maintaining its domestic gas production due to Russian strikes.