Kyivstar Group Ltd., the parent company of JSC Kyivstar and part of VEON Group, opened a new office at Rockefeller Center in New York City on July 29, 2026, to deepen its engagement with U.S. investors and international partners. This expansion marks a strategic step for the first Ukrainian company to list on a U.S. stock exchange, enhancing its accessibility to global capital markets just two days before its second-quarter 2026 earnings announcement on July 31. The office aims to strengthen relationships with the U.S. investor community and business partners, signaling Kyivstar’s commitment to transparency and long-term value creation despite ongoing challenges in Ukraine.

Located at 1270 Avenue of the Americas, the new facility will serve as a dedicated base for investor relations and communications activities. Oleksandr Komarov, President and CEO of Kyivstar Group, stated that establishing a permanent presence in the financial heart of the U.S. reflects the company’s global business ambitions while remaining rooted in Ukraine. The office will facilitate collaboration across industries and amplify Ukraine’s story of innovation and resilience to the broader international business community.

The opening coincides with heightened investor focus on emerging market opportunities. Kyivstar will host its 2Q2026 earnings announcement in person in New York for the first time, leveraging the new location to engage directly with stakeholders. The company emphasized that the office will not undertake commercial, contracting, or operational functions on behalf of the Group, ensuring a clear separation between corporate governance activities and day-to-day business operations.

Strategic Context and Investor Engagement

The New York office also serves as the home for the "Invest In Ukraine NOW!" campaign, launched by VEON and Kyivstar in August 2025. This initiative highlights the country’s progress in digital transformation and the resilience of Ukrainian businesses amid the ongoing war. By maintaining a physical presence in one of the world’s leading financial centers, Kyivstar aims to foster trust and transparency with global shareholders.

What the Numbers Show

Kyivstar’s decision to establish a U.S. headquarters underscores its prioritization of investor accessibility over immediate commercial expansion in the region. With over 22.0 million mobile customers and 1.2 million home internet fixed-line customers as of March 31, 2026, the company’s core operations remain firmly in Ukraine. The separation of the New York office from commercial functions suggests a strategic focus on governance and capital market confidence rather than direct revenue generation from the U.S. market.

Kyivstar Group Ltd., the parent company of JSC Kyivstar and part of VEON Group, announced that Uklon, Ukraine’s leading ride-sharing service, has launched Uklon Travel Bus, an international bus service offering direct cross-border routes. The inaugural pilot routes connect Kyiv to Warsaw and Odesa to Chisinau, with the first departure scheduled for July 20, 2026. This expansion marks a strategic move by Uklon to organize routes directly while continuing to partner with established carriers, aiming to provide seamless cross-border travel options for passengers.

Uklon Travel Bus builds on the success of Uklon Travel, first introduced in March 2026 as a ticket marketplace for third-party carriers. The new service represents the next step in this evolution, integrating direct route management into its platform. The service’s model entails partner carriers providing physical transportation while Uklon manages ticket sales, service quality standards, and end-to-end passenger support. Integration with Uklon’s ride-hailing ecosystem enables passengers to combine urban rides with intercity travel seamlessly within a single application.

Passengers on Uklon Travel Bus routes will have access to Starlink internet connectivity, seat selection, direct airport routes to Warsaw Chopin and Chisinau airports, and return trip options. Tickets for the international bus service are available for purchase directly within the Uklon app’s Travel section and on the Uklon website.

Key Details of Uklon Travel Bus Launch

"Expanding access to mobility is essential to building the digital services ecosystem that Ukraine’s people and economy deserve," said Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov. "The launch of Uklon Travel Bus demonstrates our commitment to growing Uklon beyond its origins as a ride-sharing platform into a comprehensive mobility solution."

"Uklon’s transformation from a single-product platform into a full-mobility ecosystem demonstrates our commitment to serving every aspect of our users’ travel needs," commented Serhii Hryshkov, Chief Executive Officer of Uklon. "The rapid growth of our Travel service validates the market opportunity."

The launch of Uklon Travel Bus advances Uklon’s ongoing transformation into a comprehensive urban mobility and digital services ecosystem, spanning ride-sharing, delivery, advertising, and intercity travel. Expanding into branded international bus services is expected to strengthen user engagement across Kyivstar’s digital ecosystem and support continued growth in Kyivstar’s digital service revenues.