Economy
Moldova has begun the legal process of withdrawing from the CIS by denouncing the basic agreements.
Chisinau launches formal procedure to terminate membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States by revoking three key documents from the early 1990s.
Trump has once again made Davos the centre of world politics
Donald Trump's return has dramatically increased attention on the World Economic Forum, where geopolitics and the war in Ukraine are overshadowing traditional economic discussions.
Energy cuts in Russia and severe frosts forced schools to change their teaching format
Due to attacks on the power grid and a sharp cold snap, regions of Ukraine are temporarily suspending in-person learning or switching to remote learning.
The government has increased support for the social sector due to the emergency situation in the energy sector.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a package of decisions to ensure the stable operation of medical, educational and social institutions amid the energy crisis and cold weather in the regions.
The World Economic Forum begins in Davos: Trump's speech and Ukraine's negotiations with the US are expected
The forum in Switzerland is taking place against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and discussions about ending Russia`s war against Ukraine.
Russian airlines to return mothballed aircraft to the skies in 2026
Russian carriers are refurbishing old aircraft due to a shortage of aircraft against the backdrop of sanctions and a lack of new domestically produced aircraft.
Hetmantsev criticised the work of the new head of the ESBU: no results
The head of the Council`s finance committee stated that after the change in leadership at the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine, problems with illegal markets and investigations have only intensified.
IMF raises global economic growth forecast for 2026
The International Monetary Fund has revised its expectations for global economic development, noting moderately optimistic trends for the world's leading economies.
How much will cigarettes increase in price in Ukraine, and what is behind the price increase?
This year's increase in excise duty rates will again affect the cost of tobacco products — the price of a pack will rise by several hryvnias as part of the European integration policy.
Russian business under pressure from expensive money, taxes and staff shortages
High cost of capital, rising tax burdens and labour shortages are forcing companies in Russia to shift from growth to survival mode in 2026.
16 candidates for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine will continue the competition after the general aptitude assessment stage
Yesterday, the first round of testing took place in Kyiv as part of the open competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. Thirty-eight candidates admitted to the competition had the opportunity to take an anonymous computer-based test of general abilities.
Manufacturing and trade became the main taxpayers in 2025
Two key sectors of the economy accounted for more than a third of Ukraine's consolidated budget revenues in 2025, demonstrating growth even amid war and constant attacks on infrastructure.
