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Anna Derevyanko

Anna Derevyanko is the executive director of the European Business Association and CEO and co-founder of Global Business for Ukraine.

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combine harvester near Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, located six kilometers from the front line, on July 8, 2025.

Doing business in Ukraine's front-line regions: Myths vs. reality

by Anna Derevyanko
In wartime, perceptions often overshadow reality. Nowhere is this clearer than in Ukraine's front-line regions: constant danger, labor shortages, little governmental support, and economic isolation are common beliefs about doing business in these areas. Unfortunately, many international stakeholders rely on these overly generalized views, resulting in a distorted image of Ukraine's economic landscape. To address these misperceptions, the European Business Association, together with its Ukraine