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Euractiv: EU demands G7 to accelerate ERA loan for Ukraine - Japan, Britain, and the US have not yet paid their shares

Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.

Politics • April 15, 12:27 PM • 49111 views
War in the Middle East could raise inflation in Ukraine - NBU

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny warned of rising prices due to higher oil and fertilizer costs. The National Bank will assess the conflict's impact on the economy next week.

Economy • April 14, 05:49 AM • 8636 views
World Bank head warns of looming employment crisis after war ends

Ajay Banga warned of an employment crisis for 1. 2 billion people in developing countries. The World Bank is focusing on investment and infrastructure.

Economy • April 13, 02:39 PM • 20460 views
"Prince Oleg the Seer" under the microscope - HUR showed a new Russian UAV

Intelligence showed a 3D model of the drone with Chinese cameras and Swiss chips. The drone has a range of 45 km and uses AI for target tracking.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 10:49 AM • 3590 views
World Bank downgrades Ukraine's economic growth forecast to 1.2%

Due to the war and energy crisis, Ukraine's GDP growth rate will fall to 1. 2%. Acceleration to 4% is possible only in 2027, provided the hostilities end as anticipated.

Economy • April 9, 10:46 AM • 21364 views
Ukraine's international reserves "shrank" by 5% amid currency sales and debt payments

NBU reserves decreased by 5% in March due to interventions and public debt payments. Receipts from the IMF and the World Bank only partially covered the expenses.

Economy • April 7, 10:40 AM • 27450 views
Zelenskyy urges Rada to urgently pass laws to avoid financial crisis - Reuters

The President urged the Rada to pass laws to receive billions of dollars in aid. The budget deficit exceeds $30 billion, and there is only enough money until May.

Society • April 3, 02:34 PM • 4785 views
Ukraine received $1.3 billion from Japan through the G7 mechanism using proceeds from Russian assets

Ukraine received a grant from Japan through the G7 mechanism, funded by profits from Russian assets. The funds will be directed to social expenditures of the state budget.

Economy • April 1, 09:16 AM • 3354 views
Government plans to submit a large tax bill to the Verkhovna Rada for a vote in early April before the IMF meetings - MP

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce a 5% military levy and VAT for individual entrepreneurs by April due to the budget deficit. The Ministry of Finance warns of possible restrictions on non-military payments.

Economy • March 27, 08:34 AM • 3629 views
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From exchange rates to pensions: how problems with international financing will affect the country's economy and the lives of Ukrainians

Due to the failure to meet 14 Ukraine Facility indicators, Ukraine did not receive 3. 9 billion euros. This poses a threat to the hryvnia exchange rate and the payment of social obligations.

Economy • March 26, 05:53 PM • 38406 views
Norway allocates $200 million in budget support to Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers explained where the funds will be directed

The funds will be provided through the World Bank's PEACE project for economic stability. The money will be used to support public services and finance social payments.

Economy • March 18, 01:12 PM • 3243 views
Ukraine's energy sector lost $24.8 billion in 4 years of the full-scale war - infographicPhoto

Over four years of full-scale Russian aggression, Ukraine's energy sector has suffered losses of $24. 8 billion. 27 GW of generation has been lost, of which 15.5 GW due to the occupation of energy facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Society • March 4, 07:36 AM • 6221 views
Ex-PM of Britain Sunak becomes Zelenskyy's advisor on Ukraine's economic recovery - media

Former Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak has become an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on economic recovery. He joined the International Advisory Council, which advises Zelenskyy on economic reconstruction.

Economy • February 27, 06:01 PM • 4311 views
Ukraine's energy recovery will cost over $90 billion - Shmyhal

The restoration of Ukraine's energy sector, according to the World Bank, will cost $90. 6 billion. The government proposes public-private partnerships to attract investment.

Economy • February 26, 06:44 PM • 4201 views
Belgium strengthens defense of Antwerp port with NASAMS system after drone attacks

The first battery is expected in 2027 amid last year's drone incidents over strategic facilities.

News of the World • February 26, 11:04 AM • 4206 views
Australia and New Zealand strengthen sanctions against Russia and provide new aid to Ukraine

Australia and New Zealand announced new packages of sanctions and additional financial assistance to Kyiv. This happened on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Politics • February 24, 01:29 PM • 3846 views
The cost of Ukraine's recovery has risen to $588 billion – World Bank estimate

The recovery of Ukraine's economy over the next decade is estimated at $588 billion. This amount is 12% higher than the previous estimate due to the increasing destruction from the war.

Economy • February 23, 03:36 PM • 4911 views
Empty state and communal buildings will be converted into housing for IDPs

The Ministry of Development and Habitat for Humanity plan to convert abandoned buildings into housing for IDPs, but lawyers and the NACP warn of risks of non-transparent selection of objects and legal conflicts.

Society • February 20, 02:37 PM • 4940 views
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Defence City offers advantages to defense industry enterprises but requires more flexible access conditions - expert

Economist Bohdan Dolintse stated that Defence City has significant advantages but is not a universal solution for all market players. He highlighted the lack of incentives for production localization and formal barriers for potential residents.

Economy • February 20, 10:00 AM • 154146 views
Winter support programs for Ukrainians collected on one platform - what kind of assistance can be obtained

A single platform of government support programs for the population, HOAs, businesses, and communities during the winter period has started operating in Ukraine. The platform energy.kmu.gov.ua provides complete information about current support opportunities, conditions, and application procedures.

Society • February 19, 11:07 AM • 4641 views
Ex-deputy minister to be tried for unlaunched E-social system worth UAH 23.7 million

The former Deputy Minister of Social Policy will be tried for official negligence. He is accused of signing a contract for UAH 23.7 million for the "E-social" system, which was never launched.

Politics • February 17, 07:54 AM • 4636 views
Ukraine received $690 million under the G7 mechanism using proceeds from Russian assets

Ukraine received a grant of $690 million from Japan and Canada under the G7's ERA mechanism. The funds will be used to finance priority expenditures, including pensions and social programs.

Economy • February 16, 10:46 AM • 3130 views
IMF eased conditions for new program for Ukraine, moving prior actions to "beacons" - MP

The International Monetary Fund has eased the conditions for a new financing program for Ukraine, moving prior actions to "beacons. " This means a deferral of compliance with requirements until mid-spring.

Economy • February 14, 07:54 AM • 3974 views
Embezzlement of over UAH 128 million for Kharkiv's reconstruction - case sent to court

The SAP prosecutor sent an indictment to court against a group that seized UAH 128. 2 million allocated for the reconstruction of Kharkiv's infrastructure. Among the embezzled funds, UAH 22 million came from the World Bank.

Society • February 13, 11:57 AM • 3720 views
The EU plans to create a drone detection system based on AI and 5G antennas

The European Commission proposes a pan-European AI-based drone detection system using 5G to protect critical infrastructure. This initiative is a response to drone incidents and will complement the defensive "drone wall" project on the border with Russia.

News of the World • February 11, 04:24 PM • 4273 views
Ukraine's international reserves hit a new historical high, reaching $57.7 billion

As of February 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves increased to $57. 7 billion, setting a new historical record. The increase was due to external financing, which offset the NBU's currency sales and debt payments.

Economy • February 6, 09:02 AM • 23244 views
"Problem with votes, plus a business trips": MP gave a forecast for the parliament's work next week

People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced that the parliament would postpone the consideration of financial bills for a month. This means that the IMF and EU issues will not be resolved before March.

Economy • February 6, 08:54 AM • 3248 views
Personnel reshuffles on Bankova Street: how society assessed the government's reboot and whether it sees any sense in itPhoto

Ukrainians generally perceived the personnel reshuffles as an opportunity and a source of restrained hope, but not as a genuine system renewal, against the backdrop of fragmented trust, high disapproval ratings, and a sense of an early start to the election campaign.

Society • February 4, 05:45 PM • 4481 views
Earned over $8 million, but do not declare employee earnings - journalists on the income of Shabunin's Anti-Corruption Action Center

They earned over $8 million, but do not declare employee earnings, journalists report on the income of Shabunin's Anti-Corruption Action Center.

Politics • February 2, 01:24 PM • 3090 views
Ukraine on the verge of humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure - DTEK CEO

DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko stated that Ukraine is approaching a humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The restoration of the energy sector is estimated at 65–70 billion dollars, which will require the construction of a new energy system.

Society • January 24, 04:43 PM • 59001 views