Economy
DIAM is covering up corruption schemes by refusing to provide information in response to requests, says an expert
Urban planning expert Heorhiy Mohylnyy has accused DIAM of corruption and a systematic refusal to provide public information.
Following a record month of Ukrainian attacks, Russia could face a fuel crisis – media reports
Ukraine has set a new record for the number of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. In May alone, Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities at least 30 times, the highest figure since the start of the full-scale war.
Russia has banned the export of aviation fuel until the end of November
The Russian government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of aviation fuel until 30 November 2026. The decision is said to be driven by the need to stabilise the domestic fuel market.
The dollar exchange rate in June 2026: an expert’s view
In June, the hryvnia stands a seasonal chance of strengthening, but the foreign exchange market will depend on external aid, the NBU’s policy, the euro exchange rate and the security situation.
The EU is considering imposing a price cap on Russian oil due to the war in the Middle East
The European Union is considering the possibility of temporarily suspending the review of the price cap on Russian oil due to the sharp rise in global market prices against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East. This issue is being discussed as part of preparations for a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Did the ESBU set up the Prosecutor General with a falsified expert report in the case of JSC ‘Ukrgazvydobuvannya’? A lawyer’s perspective.
Lawyer Mykola Orekhovsky has claimed that the Economic Security Bureau fabricated evidence in the case concerning the alleged embezzlement of state funds at JSC “Ukrgazvydobuvannya”. According to him, the charges are based on an expert assessment that was carried out with numerous irregularities and without taking into account the specific nature of the companies.
China and Kazakhstan plan to expand transport links to Europe, bypassing Russia
China plans to increase freight transport with Europe via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The corridor runs through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey without passing through Russian territory.
The fuel cashback scheme has ended: you can use your accumulated funds until 30 June
The fuel cashback scheme ended on 31 May 2026. Since 20 March, almost 2.3 million Ukrainians have taken advantage of the scheme. Any cashback remaining after 30 June will be returned to the state budget.
Tax invoices under suspension: the number of decisions rose by 13% in April
In April 2026, the number of blocked tax invoices and adjustment calculations rose by 13%, although the total number of documents submitted for registration increased by only 2%.
Bread prices in Ukraine could rise by 25%, and some food items by as much as 50%: the reasons explained
In 2026, the price of bread in Ukraine could rise by 25%. The main factor affecting the price is not the cost of grain, but production costs. Furthermore, prices for certain categories of food products could rise by up to 50%.
Winter under fire: the government steps up protection of the energy sector and heating
The government is continuing to prepare the regions for the coming heating season. The main focus is on protecting critical infrastructure, installing modular boiler houses, and launching distributed generation and backup power supplies for heating and water supply facilities. Source quote
The World Bank has approved an $880 million social support project for Ukraine
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the US$880 million SPIRIT project to modernise Ukraine’s social protection system. The programme will benefit over a million people from vulnerable groups.
