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Funds from Japan and the World Bank have already been received by the state budget. The total financing for the THRIVE project has reached $701.7 million.
During the next plenary week, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the 2027 budget and a number of laws to fulfill commitments to the EU and the IMF. The anti-corruption strategy may be withdrawn due to a lack of votes, putting €18 billion from the EU at risk.
In 2025, 41. 6% of Ukrainians lived below the poverty line, compared with 37% a year earlier. Worldwide, more than 824 million people are overcoming extreme poverty.
Christine Lagarde could be elected head of the WEF as early as November, which would lead to an early change in the ECB leadership. No final decision has yet been made.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine and said it expects political reforms. The EU is seeking additional funding.
Ukraine’s need for external financing for 2027 exceeds $52 billion, of which more than $32. 6 billion still needs to be raised. Defense spending could reach 44% of GDP.
Russian attacks have reduced generation capacity and caused billions of dollars in damage to the energy sector. Ukraine is responding with imports and the development of distributed generation.
The plan provides for the reconstruction of Ukraine, security guarantees, energy integration, and addresses the territorial issue.
Parliament supported a bill on changes to the privatization of state property. Buyers will pay 5% for the preparation of assets, but no more than 1,000 minimum wages.
Payments to the military and social programs are being funded on time and in full through the end of the year. The EU has already provided Ukraine with €10 billion, with another €17 billion expected.
On October 11, the UN draws attention to the rights and challenges faced by girls. The problems include early marriage, violence, discrimination, and digital inequality.
The World Bank is discussing crisis financing with 30–40 countries amid energy shocks and rising prices. The bank is ready to mobilize up to $100 billion.
Scott Bessent will not travel to the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok due to domestic affairs. The U.S. delegation will be led by his deputies.
Ukraine’s international reserves decreased by 3. 2% to $47.1 billion in September. The NBU sold $5.45 billion in foreign currency, while the state made debt payments.
In September, Ukraine exported 2. 4 million tonnes of agricultural products without full access to the Black Sea ports. Kyiv is asking the EU for €1.1 billion for logistics.
The funds were received by the state budget as part of the World Bank’s THRIVE project. They will be allocated to medical guarantees and strengthening the NHSU.
Ukraine received $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees from Canada. The funds will be used to reimburse budget expenditures on pensions.
Zelenskyy arrived at the UN General Assembly, where he will hold around 20 meetings and meet with Trump. Ukraine plans to sign the Drone Deal.
The 2027 draft budget envisages a deficit of 15% of GDP and debt exceeding 110% of GDP. UAH 4.885 trillion is planned to be allocated to security and defense.
Japan has recorded a record 107,677 people aged 100 and over, 88% of them women. At the same time, the country is experiencing a record decline in the birth rate.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $841 million backed by Canadian guarantees as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be allocated for pension payments.
Ukraine and Canada agreed to jointly produce drones, electronic warfare systems, and ammunition. The parties are also preparing a Drone Deal and defense supplies.
The IMF is discussing financing pandemic preparedness in the Congo following the Ebola outbreak. A total of 6,686 cases have been confirmed, and 3,226 people have died.
Ukraine's international reserves stood at $48. 66 billion as of September 1, down 5% over the month. The decline was caused by foreign exchange interventions and lower aid inflows.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
An IMF mission is expected in Ukraine starting August 28. Next week, it will assess progress, while parliament will consider the related bills.
The blue-and-yellow flag has come a long way from medieval heraldry to becoming Ukraine’s national symbol. Its official proportions are 2:3.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
The BEB initiates criminal proceedings based on internal analytical reports that are not evidence. This creates risks for businesses and deters the international investors needed for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
The Colombian government plans to declare an economic state of emergency to help those affected by the magnitude 7. 4 earthquake that occurred on August 10. More than 250 people were killed; the decree will grant the president temporary powers.