Economy
Pensioners can receive 5,000 UAH via Oschadbank: who is eligible for the scheme
In Ukraine, a scheme is in place whereby some pensioners receive a one-off payment of 5,000 hryvnias to their Oschadbank card. This assistance is provided as part of humanitarian programmes implemented in collaboration with international partners for people from vulnerable groups.
A war with Iran threatens to plunge the economies of the Gulf states into their worst recession since the 1990s
A prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to a significant downturn in the economies of the Gulf states. Qatar and Kuwait stand to suffer the greatest losses.
Iran is boosting its oil revenues amid rising prices and the US stance
Iran is generating significant revenue from oil exports amid rising prices and a limited US response to these supplies. Washington has stated its willingness to allow these sales in order to avoid a market shortage.
The EU has announced the approval of a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, having overcome Hungary’s veto
An agreement has been reached within the European Union to grant Ukraine a loan of €90 billion. According to media reports, the issue of Hungary’s veto has been resolved.
Україна наростила імпорт бензину на 18% для створення резервів
За лютий 2026 року імпорт бензину в Україну збільшився до 190 000 т (+18%). Порівняно з аналогічним періодом 2025 року цей показник демонструє зростання у 2,4 раза.
The new memorandum with the IMF will change the rules of the game: what changes will affect taxes, sole traders and state-owned banks
The new memorandum between Ukraine and the IMF sets out nine structural benchmarks that the government must meet by 2026. The most sensitive area is taxation: the document outlines changes affecting sole traders, digital platforms, international business, state-owned banks, customs, tax returns and tariff policy.
China to resume buying Russian oil as US sanctions are eased — Reuters
Chinese state-owned oil companies, seeking to prevent supply shortages caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, have resumed imports of Russian crude oil after a four-month hiatus, taking advantage of the lifting of US sanctions.
Competition for the post of Head of the State Migration Service: three NABU detectives and a customs officer received the lowest scores for the practical tasks
The selection panel for the post of Head of Customs has announced the results of the candidates’ practical assessment of their professional skills. Three NABU investigators and a serving customs officer scored the lowest marks at this stage. However, all candidates will be invited to the interviews, which are due to begin on 23 March.
The government has allocated an additional 3 billion hryvnias for urgent road repairs
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated an additional 3 billion hryvnias from the state budget’s reserve fund for urgent repairs to high-traffic national roads.
Ukraine expects Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline to resume in a month and a half
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline could resume by early May. Ukraine is counting on EU support to complete the repair work.
Ukraine may not receive the next tranche from the IMF because MPs have not yet passed the necessary legislation
The International Monetary Fund is concerned about whether Ukraine will be able to continue receiving aid from the $8.1 billion package, as the Verkhovna Rada has not approved all the necessary requirements.
Fuel prices in Ukraine are set for another surge: a grim outlook for motorists
Ukrainian petrol stations will continue to raise fuel prices this week. Diesel could rise by a further 6 hryvnias, petrol by 3–4 hryvnias, and autogas by 2–3 hryvnias per litre.
