On the eve of Easter, Kyivstar employees launched a social initiative called "Easter Gifts for Defenders". With generous donations from staff, over 177,000 UAH was raised to produce and deliver 708 Easter cakes to the soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine.

This initiative has a dual social purpose: to support the military while also aiding an inclusive business, as the cakes were baked by Good Bread, a bakery that employs people with mental disabilities.

"It is important for us to support initiatives that combine several core values — humanity, solidarity, and care. Collaborating with Good Bread is not just about cakes.

It’s about expressing gratitude to our defenders and simultaneously supporting an inclusive business that provides jobs and development for those with mental challenges,” stated Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar.

More than 400 employees from Kyivstar, Kyivstar Tech, and Ukraine Tower Company participated in the initiative. The Uklon team also joined the project.

The cakes were delivered to the military just before Easter, serving as a reminder of our gratitude for their defense of Ukraine and to share a piece of festive warmth.

Corporate volunteering is a part of Kyivstar's social responsibility strategy, which involves regular participation in significant projects for society and the state, including support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, aid to children, and assistance to hospitals and war-affected individuals.

About Kyivstar

Kyivstar is the largest Ukrainian electronic communications operator, serving approximately 23 million mobile subscribers and over 1.1 million "Home Internet" subscribers as of December 2024.

The company provides a wide range of services utilizing various mobile and fixed technologies, including 4G, Big Data, Cloud solutions, and cybersecurity services. Kyivstar plans to invest 1 billion USD in new telecom technologies in Ukraine from 2023 to 2027.

Over the past three years, the company has allocated more than 2.6 billion UAH to support the Armed Forces, subscribers, and social projects. Kyivstar is a part of the international VEON group.

Its shares are traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Kyivstar has been operating in Ukraine for 27 years and is recognized as the largest taxpayer in the electronic communications market, as well as a top employer and socially responsible company.

For more information: pr@kyivstar.net, www.kyivstar.ua