# Business
Shares of airlines and tour operators lost $22.6 billion in market value due to the conflict in the Middle East
The escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has caused major disruptions to air travel, the closure of key hubs in the Persian Gulf and a sharp rise in oil prices. Against this backdrop, the shares of airlines and tour operators around the world have fallen significantly.
How the ESBU and the Accounting Chamber will influence Ukraine's financial future: analysis of the latest IMF report
In the context of a protracted war, financial support for Ukraine from international partners has become not just an auxiliary tool, but the foundation of macroeconomic stability. The new four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme from the IMF, worth $8.1 billion, is part of a $136.5 billion international support package. However, these funds are not provided unconditionally: their receipt directly depends on Ukraine's ability to reform key state institutions, among which the Economic Security Bureau and the Accounting Chamber occupy a special place.
Reebok closes stores in Ukraine and winds down its operations
The sports brand Reebok is gradually ceasing operations in Ukraine, closing its stores in Kyiv and its online store. The last retail outlets will remain open until May 2026.
Canada and India prepare new trade agreements during Karni's visit
During his visit to India, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to sign a number of trade and investment agreements, particularly in the fields of energy, uranium and critical resources.
Road repairs require 90 billion hryvnia, but only 10 billion is available.
Large-scale road repairs in Ukraine are being postponed due to an acute shortage of funding. The available budget funds are only sufficient for emergency repairs and maintenance of key routes, while a full-scale restoration of the road network is currently impossible. This was announced by the head of the Restoration Agency, Serhiy Sukhomlyn, during a telethon.
The company reimbursed over UAH 5 million in taxes following an investigation by the BEB in Kyiv.
A company suspected of tax evasion fully reimbursed the state budget more than UAH 5 million after a pre-trial investigation by the Economic Security Bureau.
In February, Nazar Konstantinov, head of the capital's ESBU, received almost half a million hryvnia in salary.
In February, Nazar Konstantinov, head of the territorial administration of the Economic Security Bureau in Kyiv, received a salary of 481,501 hryvnia. The official received almost the same amount from the ESBU for the entire year 2024.
The Rada has registered draft law No. 14110-d on restrictions on nicotine pouches.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has registered draft law No. 14110-d, which provides for restrictions on the circulation of nicotine pouches and has already drawn criticism from some military personnel.
NBU: businesses accounted for over 93% of all money transfers in Ukraine in 2025
In 2025, the largest amount of funds within payment transactions in Ukraine was transferred by business entities — over 93% of the total amount of credit transfers.
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's reconstruction needs at $588 billion, according to the Ministry of Development.
Ukraine's total needs for restoration and reconstruction over the next 10 years are estimated at $588 billion. This is $64 billion more than the previous estimate and almost three times Ukraine's nominal GDP for 2025.
The Economic Security Bureau announced the first competition as part of the reboot
The Economic Security Bureau has launched its first competition under the new rules. Recruitment is taking place in parallel with employee certification.
Kyivavtodor in Kyiv is conducting searches in connection with the procurement of materials
Law enforcement officers are conducting searches at the Kyivavtodor municipal corporation in Kyiv on the basis of a ruling by the Holosiivskyi District Court. The investigative actions are being carried out as part of criminal proceedings concerning the procurement of materials for winter road maintenance.
