Blow to the "food chains": how Russia's attacks on logistics add 3–12% to the price of every product in Ukraine

Economy 09/02/2026, 07:16

Ukrainian retail suffered direct losses of over 24.7 billion hryvnia from Russia's summer strikes on logistics. Decentralization of warehouses and detour routes add a 3–12% "war surcharge" to prices without a mass shortage.

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Almost 2,600 hryvnias monthly: who in Ukraine is entitled to a Chernobyl pension supplement in 2026

Economy 09/02/2026, 06:49

In Ukraine in 2026, non-working pensioners residing in the resettlement zones after the Chernobyl accident are granted a monthly pension supplement of 2,595 hryvnias. The payment is enshrined in the law on the state budget and does not extend to those who moved to the zones after the accident.

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Aeroflot Shares Plunge 5% After Zelensky's Statement on 'Closed Skies' Over Russia

Economy 09/02/2026, 03:12

Aeroflot shares on the Moscow Exchange fell 5.11% to 30.36 rubles after Zelensky's statement on 'closed skies' over Russia due to drones. Putin threatened a 'response' and strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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PrivatBank suspends branch operations in Kyiv during air raid alerts

Economy 09/02/2026, 00:56

PrivatBank has officially confirmed that its branches in Kyiv do not operate while air raid alerts are in effect. The measure was introduced due to the new tactic of massive drone attacks on the capital.

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Yuriy Ryzhenkov tops the industrial ranking 'Top Managers Who Hold the Country Together': how Metinvest held its ground amid the war

Economy 09/01/2026, 21:58

Metrinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov won the 'Industry' category of NV's 'Top Managers Who Hold the Country Together' ranking. Over 2022–2025, the Group invested 43.6 billion UAH and paid more than 82 billion UAH in taxes.

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“20 thousand is a lot of money, and for some even 10 is enough”: Ukrainians share how they survive on a small salary

Economy 09/01/2026, 21:42

Ukrainians on social media discussed whether it is really possible to live on a salary of 20,000 hryvnias. Opinions were divided: for some it is a comfortable income, for others it is a sum that barely covers basic needs after paying rent.

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Cabinet shifts to strict austerity: how Ukraine is closing its budget deficit and what will happen to the 'national cashback'

Economy 09/01/2026, 21:27

Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyy stated in the Rada that Ukraine has not received 30 billion dollars from partners and is seeking funds for defense. The Cabinet is moving to strict austerity, but sequestration of social programs is not yet planned.

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One in Five: Russia Braces for Mass Closure of Coal Companies Amid Record Losses

Economy 09/01/2026, 20:14

Russia's coal industry could lose up to 20% of its capacity within five years: for 2025, losses reached a record 408 billion rubles, and in 2026, according to the government's forecast, they will rise to 576 billion.

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Eggs at 42 UAH and butter at 53: how price tags changed in Ukrainian supermarkets on September 1

Economy 09/01/2026, 20:08

As of September 1, promotional prices in Ukrainian supermarkets fell for sunflower oil and eggs in the Silpo chain, while in ATB, Auchan, and Novus price tags on basic items remained at the level of August 31.

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Customs as a Financial Risk: Why Every Day of Cargo Delay Costs Businesses Millions

Economy 09/01/2026, 17:45

Lawyer Kseniia Mezhova explains to RBC-Ukraine why customs clearance has become a financial and operational risk for business: disputes over value, endless document requests, and changes to the HS code cost companies millions of hryvnia every day.

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Rada fails for the second time to scrap the duty-free threshold on parcels under €150: 194 votes against the required 226

Economy 09/01/2026, 17:52

On 1 September, the Verkhovna Rada for the second time failed to gather enough votes to scrap the duty-free threshold on parcels under €150: 194 out of the required 226 voted in favour. Prime Minister Haidai linked the failure to the risk to 30 billion dollars of aid.

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Ukraine Needs an 'Industrial Ramstein': Expert Outlines Package of Measures to Save Industry

Economy 09/01/2026, 17:37

Economic expert Andriy Zablovskyi called for launching a comprehensive "industrial Ramstein" program to support Ukrainian industry amid the war and European restrictions.

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DTEK Restored Power to Nearly 4.5 Million Homes in August: Where Energy Workers Did the Most Work

Economy 09/01/2026, 16:08

In August 2026, DTEK energy workers restored electricity to nearly 4.5 million homes across four regions and in Kyiv after Russian shelling. The most work was done in Donetsk Oblast: 2.6 million homes.

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Ukraine Rebuilds Food Logistics After Russian Attacks: Ministry of Agriculture Expects Price Rise of Up to 2.5%, Business Forecasts Up to 12%

Economy 09/01/2026, 16:14

Russian strikes on warehouses are forcing Ukraine to shift to decentralized food logistics. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy expects a price rise of up to 2.5%, while business forecasts price growth of up to 12% for certain categories.

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More than 2.8 billion hryvnias for charity: PrivatBank explains how to collect donations without card blocks

Economy 09/01/2026, 16:01

PrivatBank customers transferred more than 2.8 billion hryvnias to charity in 2025 and the first half of 2026. Bank board member Anton Razumnyi, in a column for RBC-Ukraine, gave seven rules for organizing collections: from notifying financial monitoring to mandatory reporting to donors.

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NDI and PUMB sign first credit agreement worth EUR 2.9 million to support Ukrainian business

Economy 09/01/2026, 15:48

NDI and PUMB signed the first credit agreement worth EUR 2.9 million on August 28 under their strategic partnership. The funds will be used to lend to Ukrainian entrepreneurs and SMEs for production modernization and investment projects.

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The "Invisible Missile": Chronic Debts on Ukraine's Energy Market Threaten EU Integration

Economy 09/01/2026, 15:23

UARE head Olga Evstigneeva called chronic debts in the electricity market an "invisible missile" that is destroying the industry economically, and stated that without a reform of PSOs and payment discipline, Ukraine's integration into the EU energy market is impossible.

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Heat Network in Teremky: Kyiv Approves Base Project Preserving Greenery

Economy 09/01/2026, 14:34

In Kyiv, following a meeting of officials, academics, and residents, a decision was made to build the heat network in Teremky according to the base project with maximum preservation of greenery. Alternative routes were rejected due to timelines and code compliance.

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