Oleksandr Okhrimenko
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
Global Brent crude prices dropped by over 4% amid negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz. The US stock market is showing growth.
Experts explained why the dollar is the main currency for pricing in Ukraine and the best choice for long-term savings. The euro is more appropriate for short-term speculation due to its instability.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 41. 34 hryvnias, which is 0.12 hryvnias more than the previous day. The euro and zloty, on the contrary, fell in price, amounting to 48.27 and 11.35 hryvnias, respectively.
Economic expert Oleksandr Okhrimenko believes that in 2026, the dollar exchange rate may not exceed 42 hryvnias. It is difficult to predict the euro exchange rate due to its dependence on the political situation in the United States.
Experts claim that a large number of pharmacies in Ukraine ensures drug accessibility and favorable prices for patients. The market should be balanced, where large chains and small pharmacies complement each other.