# Finance
Naftogaz began importing LNG from the US via the Deutsche ReGas terminal in Germany
Naftogaz of Ukraine has organised the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States via the Deutsche ReGas terminal in Germany. After regasification, the gas will be delivered via Poland to Ukraine's gas transmission system.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have dismantled a network of crypto fraudsters in Dnipro who defrauded EU citizens
In Dnipro, a large-scale fraudulent scheme to extort funds from EU citizens under the guise of investments in cryptocurrency was exposed and stopped. Eleven people were detained and nearly 21 million hryvnias were seized.
Ukraine may allow investors to build renewable energy networks independently
The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association has proposed granting customers the right to independently implement the construction of electrical networks and substations for connecting renewable energy facilities. According to the association's assessment, this will reduce the time required to connect new capacities.
Due to bad weather, more than 11,000 railcars carrying grain have accumulated near the ports of Greater Odessa.
Unfavourable weather conditions have complicated the unloading of grain cargoes at the ports of Greater Odessa, leading to the accumulation of more than 11,000 railcars. Work is expected to resume after the infrastructure has been cleared.
Military personnel in Ukraine may not have to pay interest and penalties on loans during their service
Servicemen, conscripts and reservists are entitled to credit privileges, which provide for the suspension of interest and penalties during their service. To do so, they must contact their bank and submit supporting documents.
The NBU has declared PINbank and MOTOR-BANK insolvent
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to classify JSC First Investment Bank (PINbank) and JSC MOTOR-BANK as insolvent. The decision is related to their failure to comply with the requirements for submitting financial recovery plans.
Spain to allocate €200 million to modernise Ukraine's energy sector and infrastructure
The Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine will allocate €200 million for the implementation of projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The funding will support the modernisation and restoration of key facilities.
From March, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, with some recipients receiving an increase of 1,000 hryvnia.
From March 2026, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, and certain categories of pensioners will receive an increase in payments to 1,000 hryvnia. At the same time, some pensioners will not be subject to indexation.
Paper 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnia notes will disappear from circulation in March 2026.
From 2 March 2026, banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnia issued between 2003 and 2007 will cease to be legal tender. They will be completely withdrawn from circulation, but can be exchanged free of charge.
Ukraine has agreed on €600 million and the transfer of equipment from European thermal power plants and combined heat and power plants
Ukraine has agreed with international partners to attract more than €600 million for the restoration of the energy system, as well as the transfer of equipment from European thermal power plants that have been decommissioned. The equipment received is planned to be used to repair Ukrainian thermal power plants and combined heat and power plants.
MP Getmantsev publicly reprimanded ESBU Director Tsyvinsky: the time for PR is over, it's time to get to work
The head of the Verkhovna Rada Tax Committee, Danylo Getmantsev, publicly called on ESBU Director Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi to finally get down to work instead of giving interviews and coming up with fantastical ideas.
Rinat Akhmetov tops the ranking of Ukrainian businessmen according to OpenDataBot
Rinat Akhmetov, owner of the SCM investment group, topped the ranking of Ukrainian businessmen according to OpenDataBot. His fortune is estimated at 565.7 billion hryvnia.
