Economy

In May, some Ukrainians received a lower housing subsidy. This is due to the end of the heating season and a change in the way payments are calculated

On 5 May 2026, an entry was made in the Unified State Register regarding the termination of the activities of JSC “AKB Concord” as a legal entity. At the same time, the powers of the Deposit Guarantee Fund as the institution’s liquidator came to an end

The Pension Fund has clarified when Ukrainian pensioners living abroad are required to undergo in-person verification in order to receive their payments, and in which cases this is not mandatory

“Енергоатом” заявив, що всі українські атомні електростанції поступово переходять на ядерне паливо американської компанії Westinghouse Electric Company. Частина енергоблоків поки працює у змішаному режимі з паливом різних виробників, однак у компанії наголошують, що це не впливає на безпеку експлуатації.

Detectives from the Economic Security Bureau and prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General have uncovered a scheme to import alcohol into Ukraine under the guise of diplomatic cargo. According to the investigation, a group of six individuals imported well-known brands of alcohol worth over 4 million hryvnias without paying excise duty or other mandatory charges.

Consumer inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6% year-on-year in April, up from 7.9% in March. The main drivers of price rises remain fuel, transport and logistics.

The Abu Dhabi authorities are holding preliminary consultations on the creation of a new investment mechanism in the defence sector. The initiative is being considered against the backdrop of regional conflicts and the United Arab Emirates’ desire to strengthen its own defence capabilities.

The German firm Rheinmetall, which traditionally manufactures tanks, artillery and ammunition, plans to start producing long-range missiles this year in collaboration with Destinus.

In April 2026, the Ukrnafta petrol station network became the leader in the Ukrainian retail market, selling around 120 million litres of fuel (almost 95,000 tonnes).

Ukraine is already facing a critical shortage of staff, and after the war the situation is likely to get even worse due to the demographic decline and migration.

ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine’s largest steelworks, has suspended part of its production capacity. The company has reported disruptions to the supply of raw materials and the shipment of products.

The supply of dual-use goods from China to Iran and Russia continues, despite US restrictions. These include components that can be used in the manufacture of drones.