Economy
Russia's gold reserves have fallen to their lowest level since March 2022
Russia’s gold reserves fell by around 15 tonnes in 2026, reaching their lowest level in four years. The figure is falling due to gold sales and the pressure of sanctions.
NVIDIA shares, ‘borrowed’ cars and wealthy wives: what ESBU’s management declared ahead of the deadline
The annual asset declaration campaign in Ukraine is entering its final stages: officials must disclose their assets by 31 March 2026.
Zelenskyy’s income for 2025 exceeded 15.8 million hryvnias
The income of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his family members in 2025 amounted to 15,805,828 hryvnias. The largest portion of this sum came from the redemption of domestic government bonds.
Ukraine has entered the top 10 countries in terms of rising diesel prices against the backdrop of the conflict surrounding Iran
Global diesel prices have risen sharply due to the escalating situation surrounding Iran. Ukraine is among the countries experiencing the sharpest price rises.
In Russia, it is predicted that up to a third of small and medium-sized businesses will close
Russian small and medium-sized businesses entered 2026 in a state of deep crisis. Experts predict that up to a third of businesses could cease trading in the near future.
The UK has fined Apple for breaching sanctions against Russia
The British government has imposed financial sanctions on Apple Distribution International Limited (ADI) – the Irish subsidiary of the US corporation Apple.
The Cabinet of Ministers did not table a major tax package: what it approved instead
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved three separate tax bills instead of a single comprehensive package. These relate to the continuation of the military levy after the war, the taxation of international parcels, and new rules for income from digital platforms.
It has been revealed when the digital euro could be launched in Europe
The European Central Bank is preparing the next phase of the digital euro’s development. As early as summer 2026, the regulator plans to introduce technical standards for integrating the CBDC into the payment system.
Big figures, old cases and a new spin: the Economic Security Bureau has been boasting about its predecessors’ achievements
The Economic Security Bureau has published a report on its performance in 2025 for the media and civil society. Unlike the report published in accordance with legal requirements, this document does not contain many performance indicators. Instead, it highlights the appointment of a new director as the Bureau’s key achievement.
Oil prices are soaring: Brent is heading for a record monthly rise
Oil prices continued to rise on Monday, with Brent heading for a record monthly gain after Yemen’s Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, extending the US and Israeli war against Iran in the Middle East.
One litre less per 100 km: tips for drivers on how to really save on fuel
Rising fuel prices are prompting drivers to look for ways to save money, and some of these methods are right under their noses.
Oil companies are warning of a fuel shortage due to the war with Iran
Executives from leading energy companies have warned of serious risks to global oil and gas supplies. They believe that the consequences of a war with Iran are already extending beyond the region.
