# Finance
When prices will fall and GDP will rise: The National Bank has issued a forecast for 2026–2028
The National Bank of Ukraine has presented its updated macroeconomic forecast. Due to the challenging situation in the energy sector and events in the Middle East, economic growth has slowed and prices are rising faster. However, the regulator expects the situation to stabilise as early as 2027.
Law enforcement officials have informed Kolomoyskyi of a new charge — media reports
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced new charges against businessman Ihor Kolomoyskyi in connection with the embezzlement of hundreds of millions of hryvnias from PrivatBank.
Compensation for damages caused by Russian aggression: the Verkhovna Rada has ratified the Convention
On 30 April, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the Convention on the Establishment of an International Compensation Commission for Ukraine (Registry No. 0371). The decision forms part of the establishment of an international mechanism for compensating Ukraine for the damage caused by the Russian Federation’s armed aggression.
Kyivstar launches the 'Ambitious' educational grant programme: what we know
Kyivstar is launching the ‘Ambitious’ educational grant programme, investing in opportunities for talented young people who, despite challenging life circumstances, are keen to obtain a high-quality education and fulfil their potential in Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia to receive €54 million from the EBRD: where will the money go?
Ukrzaliznytsia is set to receive €54 million in grant funding as part of a joint project with the European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The court has authorised a special investigation into former regional official Ivanyushchenko
An investigating judge at the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has ordered a special pre-trial investigation into a former Member of Parliament from the Party of Regions. He is suspected of embezzling 18 hectares of land near the ‘Stolychny’ market, with a total value of over 160 million hryvnias.
New rules for foreign currency payments: what the NBU has changed
The National Bank has clarified the procedure for executing payment instructions in foreign currency and bank metals for payment service providers.
The court has authorised a special investigation into the case concerning the embezzlement of funds from the ‘Finance and Credit’ bank
The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has granted permission for a special pre-trial investigation into a suspect in the case concerning the embezzlement of funds from the ‘Finance and Credit’ bank. The sum in question is 113 million US dollars.
A large-scale operation to produce counterfeit euros has been foiled in Poland
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has uncovered a criminal gang suspected of producing and putting into circulation counterfeit banknotes worth around €360 million. Some of these were intended to be put into circulation in Ukraine.
The level of counterfeiting of hryvnia banknotes has fallen by a third in Ukraine
By the end of 2025, the level of counterfeiting of national currency banknotes had fallen by two-thirds compared with 2024. The most commonly seized counterfeit banknotes were those in denominations of 500 and 200 hryvnias.
Over the next five years, the number of billionaires worldwide could rise by 25% — The Guardian
By 2031, the number of billionaires worldwide could reach 3,915. The world’s wealthiest individuals are accumulating wealth at an accelerated pace thanks to technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence.
A US soldier has been accused of insider trading after winning $400,000 by betting on Maduro’s ousting
In the US, charges have been brought against a member of a special forces unit who made over $400,000 from betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
