VEON's subsidiary Jazz, Pakistan's leading connectivity provider under JazzWorld, has become the first operator in the country to reach 1,000 live 5G sites, the fastest 5G rollout in Pakistan and the largest 5G network footprint in the market. The milestone spans 10 cities and builds directly on the 190 MHz of spectrum Jazz secured in Pakistan's 2026 auction, the largest allocation of any operator in that auction. "Reaching 1,000 5G sites at this pace reflects our determination to bring the benefits of 5G to more Pakistanis, faster," said Kazim Mujtaba, President, Jazz GSM. "As we aim to scale to 2,500 5G sites by the end of the year, our focus is on delivering a better digital experience through greater capacity, faster speeds and more reliable connectivity, while enabling new services and use cases as 5G adoption grows." JazzWorld serves more than 100 million users across connectivity and digital services, including 75.9 million mobile connectivity customers as of July 2026. @jazzpk @jazz_worldpk @kazimmujtaba

Ahmet Kayhan, VEON Group's Chief Payments & Digital Assets Officer, will be speaking at Money 20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, the region's leading fintech event, focused on the future of money, finance, and technology. Ahmet will be joining two sessions: ⭐️ Who Will Build Banking for the Next Billion Customers? ⭐️ Merchant Multiplier: Who is enabling the next billion businesses to sell digitally? Our digital financial services platforms, JazzCash, Mobilink Bank, Beepul and Simply, are accelerating financial inclusion in Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, while the launch of Mukto Pay is targeted for September 2026 to broaden access to financial services in Bangladesh. None of this would be possible without the millions of customers who trust these platforms with their financial lives every day. Together they are increasing access to financial services in the emerging markets we serve and giving businesses the tools to participate in an increasingly digital economy. Join Ahmet on September 15th to find out how. @money2020_me @AhmetKayhan @JazzCash @MobilinkBank

JazzCash, our digital financial services platform in Pakistan, has been named among CNBC and Statista's list of World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 in the Payments category. This recognition reflects the trust that millions of customers across Pakistan place in JazzCash every day. It has been a year of growth for JazzCash as it continues to support the push towards a cashless economy in Pakistan. Watch now to find out more about how we are empowering millions of Pakistanis and advancing financial inclusion in the country: @JazzCash @CNBC @StatistaCharts

Building the infrastructure that connects markets: the rails that move payments, the capital that grows them, and the rules that build trust.” At the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent, our Group Chief Payments & Digital Assets Officer, Ahmet KAYHAN, took the stage for a panel on "Building the Open Ecosystem: Rails, Capital & the Rules That Connect Markets." He said that digital operators with telecom roots have the scale and technology to connect financial services that have traditionally sat in silos, turning them into infrastructure that people and businesses rely on every day. BeeLab, the Uzbek fintech company behind Beepul, is proud to be the forum's official sponsor, backing a regional conversation on open banking, digital assets, cross-border payments and Islamic finance. This builds on real momentum. VEON's financial services platforms now serve 59 million customers across our markets, with financial services revenue up 48.5% year on year in the second quarter of 2026. In Uzbekistan, Beepul has become the country's #4# payment platform by revenue. In Pakistan, @JazzCash was recently named among the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026 by @CNBC and @StatistaCharts. Thank you to our fellow panellists Roman Tretyakov, Madhusudanan R, Otabek Nasirov, Stefan Klestil, Khusankhodja Abidov and Chek-Tchung Foo for a great discussion.

AI1440 is our commitment to making every minute of the day count in service of our customers, uniting more than 19,000 employees across 5 markets around one purpose: a Better Life for All. Our Round 2 AI First Award winners show what that looks like in practice. Ukraine's national LLM, strengthening Ukraine's digital and linguistic sovereignty. A Bengali AI chatbot on MyBL, reaching customers across Bangladesh. An internal knowledge assistant helping Mobilink Bank's frontline teams respond to customers faster across the branch network. These are just 3 of the 39 entries submitted from across Group HQ and our markets this round, each one delivering impact for our customers, our people and our business. Meet the teams behind them ➡️ @TwiyKyivstar @MobilinkBank @jazz_worldpk @banglalinkmela

Across our markets, we serve 59 million customers through our financial services platforms to pay, save, send money and access the financial tools they need. At the upcoming Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum taking place in Tashkent from 24 to 26 August, Beepul, our fintech platform in Uzbekistan, is an official sponsor, supporting the growth of the country's fintech sector. On 25 August, our Group Chief Payments & Digital Assets Officer, Ahmet Kayhan, joins a session on how open ecosystems, digital infrastructure and interoperable financial systems can connect people to opportunity across the Silk Road nations. It is a conversation that sits at the heart of what we do: turning connectivity into access, and access into everyday financial inclusion. Don't miss Ahmet's session, joined by Roman Tretyakov, Madhusudanan R, Otabek Nasirov, Stefan Klestil, Khusankhodja Alisharovich Abidov and Chek-Tchung Foo. 📅 Tuesday, 25 August 📍 Central Asian Expocenter (CAEx), Tashkent @AhmetKayhan @onlymadhoo

⬆️Enhanced our connectivity layer ✅ Expanded in our technology footprint As we look back at the last quarter of robust operational and financial performance, connectivity has remained the strong foundation as our digital strategy continues to be the primary growth engine. Find out more from Chief Information Officer Inanc Cakiroglu, who shares the highlights from our 2Q26 results. Unpack our full results here:

To bring value to our each of our customer's daily lives, we must continue to... ⚙️Build locally 🌏 Impact globally After another quarter of strong, broad-based growth, VEON's Chief Digital Operations Officer Lasha Tabidze shared his top takeaways from our 2Q26 results, as we scale our digital operator and AI strategy. Unpack our results in full here:

Banglalink has received approval from Bangladesh Bank to launch Mukto Pay, its upcoming digital payment service, marking an important milestone in expanding access to digital financial services in Bangladesh. Mukto Pay will offer simple, secure and accessible digital payment solutions for individuals, micro-merchants and small businesses. From money transfers and merchant payments to bill payments and disbursements, Mukto Pay is designed to help bring more people into the formal financial system and participate in the country's digital economy. Targeted for commercial launch in September 2026, Mukto Pay represents another step forward in VEON's strategy to build digital ecosystems that go beyond connectivity, empowering people and businesses with the digital tools they need to participate more fully in economic growth. The license also reflects continued progress under the proposed Invest in Bangladesh NOW framework, which aims to accelerate investment in connectivity, digital infrastructure, digital financial services and AI, helping unlock new opportunities for Bangladesh's digital future. @banglalinkmela

"Pakistan is the shining star." Speaking from New York after our Q2 results, Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu shares why VEON continues to invest with confidence in Pakistan - and how @jazz_worldpk's growth is helping shape that story.

And that's a wrap on a big week in New York for VEON 🇺🇸 This week was about momentum, partnership, and opportunity. It was a chance to celebrate the progress we've made, deepen connections with our partners and stakeholders, and look ahead to the opportunities before us as we continue empowering millions of customers across our markets through connectivity and digital services. Some of the highlights from this week were 👇 🔔Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Kyivstar's Nasdaq listing by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell 🇺🇦 Opening the new @TwiyKyivstar Invest in Ukraine NOW! office at Rockefeller Center, further expanding opportunities for international investors to engage with and invest in Ukraine's future 🤝 Bringing together leaders from across our HQ and operating companies for our annual strategy retreat to reflect on our achievements, align on priorities, and shape the next phase of our growth 📈 Announcing our Q2 results, demonstrating the strength of our strategy and the impact of the work being delivered across our markets Thank you to all our teams whose dedication, ambition, and commitment continue to make this progress possible. We leave New York energized by what we've achieved together and excited for what comes next as we continue creating value for our customers, investors, and communities, delivering a better life for all.

The announcement of our 2Q26 results today marked the close of a fantastic week in New York, engaging with investors and stakeholders to share how VEON is accelerating growth through connectivity, technology and digital innovation. Read the full 2Q26 earnings release here:

From Kyiv to New York. As Kyivstar opens its New York office, we're strengthening connections between Ukraine, the United States and the global business community. Hear from VEON Chairman and Founder Augie K Fabela II on why this milestone matters and the opportunities it creates for future growth, collaboration and innovation. $VEON $KYIV @TwiyKyivstar

AI is becoming a powerful engine of growth for VEON, helping scale digital innovation and unlock new opportunities across frontier markets. In his conversation with Manus Cranny of @TheNationalNews, VEON Founder and Chairman Augie K Fabela II discussed how AI is advancing VEON's strategy to build market-leading digital ecosystems that go beyond connectivity and deliver meaningful impact for millions of customers across our markets. From local-language innovation to digital financial services, AI is helping make technology more accessible, relevant and inclusive

Unpack our 2Q26 results in Curation's latest Q-Recap. We have partnered with Curation and their content contains forward-looking statements. This video does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any VEON securities. $VEON

Following the release of VEON’s 2Q26 results, Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu joined Morgan Brennan on @CNBC's Morning Call to discuss the momentum behind our performance, including double-digit growth, stronger cash flow generation, and our increased 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook. He also shared how VEON’s telecom foundation is powering a digital services flywheel that, alongside the role of strategic partnerships and investments, is expanding our ecosystem and creating long term value for customers and shareholders alike. Watch the full interview here:

Our 2Q26 results reflect disciplined execution across the business – double-digit growth, enhanced value creation, stronger cash flow and upgraded 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance. Read the full earnings release here: $VEON

Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu discusses today’s 2Q26 trading update, the levers driving growth across our business and what it means for our FY2026 outlook.  Read the full earnings release here: $VEON

Ahead of our 2Q26 results, colleagues from across VEON gathered in New York for an evening of discussion on the trends, opportunities and innovations shaping our business. The highlight of the evening was a fireside chat moderated by VEON Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu, featuring Vladyslav Rashkovan, Alternate Executive Director at the IMF, and Phil Mackintosh, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Nasdaq. The discussion explored the opportunities across VEON's markets, the evolving global economic landscape and the role of technology and digital innovation in driving sustainable growth and value creation. The evening was an opportunity to bring teams together from across the Group, celebrate progress in the first half of the year and map our next phase of growth as a digital operator serving millions of customers across six dynamic markets.