The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee took control of the transfer of NAAS lands to the State Property Fund. MP Solomchuk announced an attempt to destroy agricultural science, criticizing the Fund's initiative.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.
The European Business Association calls on the authorities to strengthen the fight against "gray" imports of equipment, as this leads to losses for businesses, the state, and consumers. The smartphone market is particularly affected.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine will visit Washington starting April 21 to meet with the US Secretary of the Treasury. The purpose of the visit is to support the completion of discussions regarding the establishment of an investment fund.
Ukraine and the USA have signed a memorandum on economic partnership, which envisages the creation of a Fund for Investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Work on the agreement should not contradict European integration.
In the first quarter of 2025, 12. 8 thousand electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine. Most in Lviv region, Kyiv and Kyiv region. The most popular models: BYD Song Plus EV, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf.
russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.
Managers of Ukrainian enterprises expect an increase in labor costs in the next 12 months. The highest expectations are in the manufacturing industry and export enterprises.
NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 38 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 47.00 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 10.99 UAH.
The Czech Republic has switched to supplying oil exclusively from Western sources, including Italy, for the first time, thanks to the expansion of the TAL pipeline's capacity. The country is no longer dependent on Russian oil.
Ukraine and the USA signed a memorandum of agreement on minerals, which confirms the joint work of the teams. Preparations are also underway to create a Fund for investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Donald Trump has announced the signing of an agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources as early as next Thursday, April 24. Previously, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had stated the possibility of signing a memorandum on April 17.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and the United States may sign a memorandum of intent regarding a mineral agreement as early as April 17. The document will be signed online while lawyers work on the agreement.
NBU survey showed that businesses expect an increase in production and investment. Also, forecasts for the hryvnia exchange rate and employment have improved.
A commemorative coin "Easter Joy. Pysanka" appeared in Ukraine, shaped like a pysanka decorated with symbols. The coin is made of 999 silver, decorated with enamel and local gilding.
The NBU stated that the Rada may adopt a law on war risk insurance as early as the first half of 2025. This should attract private capital to the economy.
The SPFU is trying to seize 135 thousand hectares of land from the NAAS. This could lead to the loss of livestock and the destruction of the system of breeding livestock.
According to the American Chamber of Commerce, budget losses from the shadow market of smartphones amount to UAH 5. 5 billion. Experts call for increased control over the illegal sale of electronics.
The NBU expects a significant increase in the yields of grain, oilseeds and vegetables in 2025. This will contribute to a slowdown in food inflation in the second half of the year.
The NBU reported that gold and foreign exchange reserves are in foreign banks and instruments. The National Bank monitors events in the markets and analyzes the risks for reserve management.
The NBU has maintained the discount rate, which indicates no significant changes in inflation and credit rates in the near future. Inflation is influenced by electricity tariffs, fuel excise duties, and taxes.
The National Bank has worsened its GDP growth forecast to 3. 1% due to the consequences of the war and trade confrontations. The economy is expected to grow in 2025 due to increased harvests.
Inflation in Ukraine rose to 14. 6% in March, but it is expected to decrease in the summer. By the end of 2025, it will slow down to 8.7%, thanks to the NBU's measures.
Political scientist Yevhen Filindash believes that Western countries are interested in obtaining ownership of Ukrainian land. He emphasizes the importance of developing the real sectors of the Ukrainian economy.
The National Bank of Ukraine decided to keep the discount rate at 15. 5%. This decision should support the stability of the foreign exchange market and a gradual slowdown in inflation to 5%.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee considers the State Property Fund's claims to the lands of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences to be unfounded. There are also doubts about the efficiency of the State Land Bank, which has leased only 22% of the land it received.
The "State Land Bank" was able to lease only 20. 5 thousand hectares out of 91 thousand hectares.
A French court has allowed the forced recovery of $5 billion from Russia in favor of Naftogaz. The company has already encumbered Russian assets in France for over 120 million euros.
Oil prices rose after the US imposed sanctions on Iranian oil exports. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Iran by targeting Chinese refineries.