Economy
The aviation industry has warned of the risk of losing maintenance infrastructure due to pressure from the ESBU
Ukrainian airlines and market experts are warning of risks to the aircraft maintenance infrastructure due to harassment by the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine
There are plans to raise the fare in Kyiv to 30 UAH
There are plans in Kyiv to increase public transport fares from 8 to 30 hryvnias. The new fares are scheduled to come into effect on 15 July 2026.
Forecasts for GDP and inflation in Ukraine are set to worsen due to the impact on the energy sector
The government plans to review its macroeconomic and social development indicators in mid-2026. Oleksiy Sobolev, Minister for the Economy, the Environment and Agriculture, stated that the GDP growth forecast would be revised downwards, partly due to the negative impact of the winter energy crises.
The proportion of non-performing assets in Russian banks has exceeded a critical level
In the Russian banking sector, the proportion of non-performing assets has exceeded 10%, which, according to the International Monetary Fund’s methodology, is considered a sign of the onset of a systemic banking crisis.
What will the exchange rates for the dollar and the euro be by 24 May?
Ukraine’s foreign exchange market is expected to remain relatively stable in the coming days, with no sharp fluctuations in exchange rates anticipated
The UAE is building a new oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will complete construction of a new oil pipeline by 2027, which will enable it to increase oil exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
Ukraine is set to spend nearly €6 billion on drones from the first EU tranche
The European Union is preparing to disburse the first tranche of over €9 billion to Ukraine as early as June, as part of a new €90 billion loan programme agreed at the end of 2025 to support the country’s defence and budget amid the war with Russia.
I am calling for a meeting of the Committee to hear the BEB report – Getmantsev
Despite reports from the Economic Security Bureau that the ‘Marketopt’ chain has ceased operations, the shops continue to operate as usual. The chain is also still looking for new self-employed staff.
Russia faces a massive wave of defaults on the bond market – SZRU
The Russian corporate bond market is heading for a wave of widespread defaults against the backdrop of economic problems linked to the war against Ukraine and the economic crisis. This was stated by Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
Banks announce new limits on money transfers by Ukrainians: what will change this summer
Restrictions are to be introduced in Ukraine on transfers from the accounts of sole traders and legal entities (specifically, transfers made without supporting documents). We explain who will be affected by these changes and what amounts are involved.
The European Parliament calls for the ‘carbon tax’ on Ukraine to be eased
Members of the European Parliament have called on the European Commission to review its approach to the application of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in relation to Ukraine. The European Parliament emphasises that the current military situation may justify special arrangements, as the strict implementation of the CBAM could have a negative impact on Ukrainian exporters.
The State Customs Service has launched a performance appraisal process for customs officials
The State Customs Service of Ukraine has launched a one-off assessment procedure for customs officials. The assessment will focus on professional competence and compliance with anti-corruption standards.
