Economy
The budget loses 2 billion hryvnia annually due to flower smuggling, according to Getmantsev
In Ukraine, 78% of the flower market is in the "shadow," and the state budget's losses from schemes in this sector are estimated at 2 billion hryvnia per year. The MP calls on the Economic Security Bureau and the tax service to take immediate action.
Курс валют на 3 березня 2026: долар зріс, євро впав
Національний банк України оприлюднив офіційний курс валют на вівторок, 3 березня 2026 року. Долар подорожчав, тоді як євро та польський злотий знизилися.
Dubai International Airport could lose more than $1 billion every day
Iran's missile strikes effectively shut down Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. Daily passenger traffic of over 260,000 people was threatened, affecting revenues in aviation and related sectors of the economy.
Searches conducted at EFG Bank Luxembourg in Luxembourg in connection with Russian money laundering case
At the end of February, law enforcement officers conducted searches at the offices of EFG Bank Luxembourg as part of an investigation launched in 2025 on suspicion of laundering Russian funds, in particular for the benefit of Ramzan Kadyrov's entourage, and violations of anti-terrorism financing rules.
The 2026 subsistence minimum in Ukraine: new amounts for children and adults
From 1 January 2026, the minimum subsistence level in Ukraine rose to 3,209 hryvnia. The indicator was increased by 289 hryvnia compared to 2025, with separate amounts set for different categories of the population.
PrivatBank has updated its limits: 20,000 hryvnia in 3 hours
On 1 March, PrivatBank changed its cash withdrawal rules. You can withdraw up to 20,000 hryvnia from an ATM within 3 hours.
The Ministry of Defence has begun auditing losses and minimum drones
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the start of an audit of battlefield losses and the launch of a basic minimum supply of drones to brigades.
The Security Service of Ukraine uncovered a scheme involving the embezzlement of UAH 68 million from energy companies
The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered a scheme involving the embezzlement of funds from energy companies controlled by a businessman subject to sanctions. The amount embezzled is estimated at around 68 million hryvnia.
Fuel prices in March: possible increase to 1 hryvnia
Global oil prices rose by almost 10% in February, which will affect the situation at Ukrainian petrol stations in March 2026. Analysts predict a possible increase in fuel prices.
Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's largest oil complex
Iran has struck a Saudi Aramco facility in Ras Tanura, which is considered Saudi Arabia's largest oil complex. There has been no official confirmation from the authorities at this time.
Public sector pay reform: what will change under draft law No. 14387
The Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans' Rights recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 14387 on reforming the wage system as a basis.
AMCU found anomalies in sugar prices in 90 chains
On 26 February 2026, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine issued binding recommendations to 90 retail chains regarding the formation of retail prices for sugar.
