Economy
Preparations for the heating season: the government has allocated 424 million hryvnias for modular boiler houses
The government has allocated 424.8 million hryvnias for the installation of existing modular boiler houses for distributed heat generation.
Oil prices have fallen amid expectations of a ceasefire in the war with Iran
Oil prices fell during morning trading on 17 April. The market reacted to reports of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as well as to statements regarding possible talks between the US and Iran.
In 2025, defence spending exceeded 40% of GDP and accounted for 70% of the state budget – Svyrydenko
Ukraine spent the lion's share of last year's budget on defence.
“We need a clear plan from the ESBU,” – the Ministry of Finance has stated that the government is prepared to find the funds to finance the bureau
First Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolichev stated that the government would find additional funds to finance the ESBU. However, a clear plan is required from the bureau: when and how many staff members will be hired.
The property of the “Kyiv Radio Plant” was sold for 23 times less than its market value
More than 10,000 square metres of property belonging to the state-owned joint-stock holding company “Kyiv Radio Plant” were transferred into private ownership for 2.7 million hryvnias, even though their market value exceeded 62 million hryvnias. According to the investigation, this concerns six properties belonging to the strategic enterprise, and the state suffered losses of over 60 million hryvnias.
France and the UK will hold a summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz without US participation
The leaders of France and the United Kingdom are organising an international meeting to discuss the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Dozens of countries will take part in the summit, though the United States will not be attending.
The assets of the ‘Kyiv Radio Plant’ were sold illegally for less than a twentieth of their market value
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has charged the liquidator of the company, whose actions resulted in the state losing nearly 60 million hryvnias.
The EU is preparing up to €2.7 billion for Ukraine following progress on reforms
The European Union may soon allocate a further €2.5 to €2.7 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility. Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, linked this to decisions taken by the Verkhovna Rada, which last week backed a number of bills necessary for the continuation of reforms and the receipt of funding.
The Netherlands is investing €482 million in Ukraine’s defence as part of a partnership agreement
The Netherlands is investing €482 million in Ukraine’s defence industry as part of a new partnership agreement signed on 16 April. This was announced by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Middelburg
Eximbank USA is to provide $300 million in financing for equipment for Naftogaz
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced that Eximbank USA is launching a $300 million financing scheme for the purchase of American energy equipment for Naftogaz. According to her, this should help restore gas production facilities destroyed by Russian attacks
Ukrzaliznytsia and Oschadbank have launched a preferential mortgage scheme for railway workers with IDP status
Ukrzaliznytsia, in partnership with Oschadbank, has launched a unique mortgage scheme for employees in the sector. The employer will cover up to 20% of the initial deposit and a third of the monthly repayments for a period of three years.
Фінмоніторинг PEP: НБУ офіційно звернувся до банків
Національний банк України рекомендував банкам не підходити формально до обслуговування політично значущих осіб, їхніх родичів і пов’язаних осіб - PEP. Регулятор наголосив, що банки не повинні автоматично відносити всіх таких клієнтів до категорії високого ризику і безпідставно обмежувати їм доступ до фінансових послуг.
