The National Bank of Ukraine expects inflation to rise to 9. 7% by the end of 2024. It is forecast to decline to 6.9% in 2025 and reach the 5% target in 2026.
In October, Ukrainian courts issued about 100 rulings not to imprison military personnel for AWOL. The decisions concern five western regions where the military were allowed to return to duty.
The NBU expects moderate fluctuations in the exchange rate in both directions within the framework of managed flexibility.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reported a difficult situation at the front due to Russia's superiority in manpower and ammunition. Ukraine plans to call up more than 160,000 troops to strengthen the Armed Forces.
The National Bank of Ukraine has kept its key policy rate at 13%. The regulator plans to keep the rate at least until the summer of 2025 to control inflation and bring it back to the 5% target.
Ukrainian defense forces have stabilized the contact line in Toretsk, preventing the enemy from advancing beyond the eastern outskirts. Ukrainian infantry is effectively resisting the occupiers in urban battles, despite constant shelling.
40-year-old Dieter S. is accused of membership in the DNR terrorist organization and participation in hostilities in eastern Ukraine. The man fought against Ukraine in 2014-2016 and prepared acts of violence.
MHP's Sensory Analysis Laboratory was accepted into the European Sensory Analysis Network (ESN).
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the first reading the draft state budget for 2025 with expenditures of over UAH 3. 6 trillion. Security and defense remain the top priority with funding of UAH 2.2 trillion.
The state subvention for hot meals for pupils in grades 1-4 will continue next year. The government has allocated UAH 2 billion for free meals for primary school children starting in October 2024.
Vasyl Bodnar became Ukraine's new ambassador to Poland by presidential decree on October 25. Previously, he served as Ambassador to Turkey and has extensive diplomatic experience.
The President signed a law allowing plea bargaining in corruption cases. The document provides for a reduced sentence in exchange for the disclosure of accomplices and compensation for damages.
The President supported the idea of multiple citizenship for Ukrainians in the EU and close partners.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of special departments in Germany and Poland for the return of Ukrainians. The President noted that foreign countries would stop social payments to unemployed Ukrainians in the future, which would also be an incentive to return home.
A 22-year-old head of a public organization who demanded $2500 for help in evading conscription was detained in Odesa. During the detention, $5000, seals of the TCC and forms of military documents were seized.
Mykhailo Poplavsky has reached 8. 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on TikTok thanks to his unique content. His videos about Ukrainian cuisine have gained over 34 million views on YouTube.
On November 1, from 9:00 a. m. to 3:00 p.m., the checkpoint “Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke” will suspend the clearance of freight transport. The reason is the update of the server software on the Slovak side.
The Brovary City Council has appealed to sister cities in the United States, France, Poland, Germany, Croatia, Italy, and Estonia to support Zelensky's Victory Plan. The plan consists of five points and three secret annexes.
The Odesa MSEC exposed a scheme to issue fictitious disability certificates to evade mobilization. The organizer of the scheme, who involved 12 doctors, faces up to 10 years in prison, and the court set bail at UAH 10 million.
An increase in the tax burden on bank deposits and businesses could become a powerful driver for destabilizing the hryvnia exchange rate due to rising demand in the foreign exchange market.
Lavrov announced the preparation of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran. The document provides for closer cooperation in the defense sector and interaction at the regional and global levels.
A key document was “lost” in the NABU case against former Minister Solskyi.
Ukraine agreed with NATO to provide Poland with a police mission with aircraft in exchange for MiGs for Ukraine. However, even after that, Poland found new reasons not to hand over the planes.
The European Commission is considering allowing Euroclear to use frozen Russian assets to protect the G7 loan to Ukraine. This could compensate the company for possible losses due to sanctions lawsuits by Russia.
In 8 months of 2023, 215. 6 thousand passenger cars worth almost $3 billion were imported to Ukraine. Germany, the US and China became the largest car exporters.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a bilateral document between Ukraine and Hungary to lift the blockade on NATO membership. Ukraine has already submitted its proposals to the Hungarian side.
In the morning, Ukrainian drones struck the port of occupied Berdiansk, where a large fire is observed. The occupation authorities confirmed the hit and reported an attack on an administrative building.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi spoke with US General Cavoli about the heavy fighting at the front. The parties discussed strengthening support for Ukraine and responding to Russia's involvement of the DPRK military.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is in line with seasonal trends, but there is a shortage during peak hours. The power system is stable, with imports from 5 countries totaling 9,542 MWh.
