Economy
A specialised agricultural processing cluster is to be established in the Vinnytsia region
The 56-hectare project is being developed as an Agroprocessing Hub, focusing on the deep processing of cereals and pulses, and the production of food ingredients and plant-based proteins.
Ukrainian farmers are optimising their fertiliser costs due to the sharp rise in prices
The spring sowing campaign is currently underway in Ukraine, with the significant rise in the price of mineral fertilisers being its main feature.
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is investing in the Ukrainian defence industry
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has joined the UA1 investment fund, which will invest in Ukraine’s defence industry. The fund plans to close its first funding round at $50 million by the end of April.
The EU is urging preparations for prolonged disruptions in energy markets due to the conflict with Iran — media reports
European Union governments must be prepared for prolonged disruptions in energy markets due to the hostilities in Iran. Petrol prices in Europe have risen by more than 70% since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.
Trump has announced his intention to take control of Iran’s oil
US President Donald Trump has stated that he would like to gain control over Iran’s oil industry. He also raised the possibility of seizing the island of Kharg, through which the bulk of Iran’s oil exports pass.
UNDP has allocated over $1 billion for Ukraine’s recovery – Foreign Ministry
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the United Nations Development Programme has allocated over $1 billion towards Ukraine’s recovery and development. This figure was announced during a meeting between Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mariana Betsa, and the Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, Ivana Živković.
Iran has increased its oil revenues against the backdrop of the US-Israel conflict
Despite sanctions imposed by the US and Israel, Iran has almost doubled its daily oil revenue. The source notes that this is driven by exports via the Strait of Hormuz, the operation of shadow financial schemes, and demand from China.
Saudi Arabia has ramped up production to full capacity on the pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is operating its East-West pipeline at full capacity to maintain oil exports despite the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil flows have been redirected to ports on the Red Sea.
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.
