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Modern passenger train of Ukrzaliznytsia with the UZ logo on the side, ready to depart on the new Kyiv–Chisinau route to speed up airport transfer.

Direct route to the airport: Ukrzaliznytsia changes the Kyiv–Chisinau train route to speed up transfers

Economy 08/12/2026, 18:17
🚆 From August 17, the Kyiv–Chisinau train will change its route! Now the transfer to Chisinau Airport will be faster and more convenient. According to PM Koretskyi, this is the result of agreements between the governments of Ukraine and Moldova. The train, launched in December 2022, will now have a direct line to the airport. #Ukrzaliznytsia #KyivChisinau #Transport
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Military personnel in camouflage stands at a Ukrposhta counter, with the logo «УКРПОШТА — ГОЛОВНА ПОШТА КРАЇНИ» visible on the wall; illustration for news about cancellation of RNUPKN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH

Ukrposhta cancels RNUKPN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH: how rules changed after the scandal

Economy 08/12/2026, 18:11
📢 «Ukrposhta» has cancelled the RNUKPN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH. Following a scandal and refutation by the NBU, the post office has simplified the rules: the code is no longer needed for paying utilities and mobile services. 👉 This applies to payments up to 5,000 hryvnias. Verification has also been simplified for multiple transactions. #Ukrposhta #NBU #Ukraine #Finance #News
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Freight train at a railway station in the morning fog, symbolizing export and transit between Ukraine and Moldova

50% Discount on Transit: Ukraine and Moldova Sign Historic Agreement to Save Exports

Economy 08/12/2026, 17:38
🚆 **Historic Deal: Moldova Gives Ukraine a 50% Discount on Rail Transit!** Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyi confirmed the agreement with Chisinau. The new tariff is in effect from August 10 until the end of 2026. 🔹 This is a response to the blockade of sea routes by Russia. 🔹 Part of the "Corridors of Solidarity" plan. 🔹 Grain and fertilizer exports will receive a powerful boost. #Ukraine #Economy #Logistics #Moldova #Export
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House model and keys in hands: rent vs buy housing in 2026 according to Taras Kozak

Rent vs. Buy: Taras Kozak Outlines Conditions When Renting Is More Profitable Than a Mortgage in 2026

Economy 08/12/2026, 16:49
🏠 Rent or Buy: What is more profitable in 2026? Expert Taras Kozak revealed the conditions under which renting housing is economically justified: ✅ Mobility: Frequent moves make buying unprofitable due to transaction and renovation costs. ✅ Investments: If the return on capital is higher than the cost of rent, it is better to invest than to buy. ✅ Hidden costs: The owner pays taxes and spends on repairs, which is not the case with renting. 💰 A mortgage is profitable if the payment is lower than rent, but it is safer to spend no more than 30% of income on housing. #realestate #mortgage #rent #finance #XAB
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Cargo ship BRAVE COMMANDER at the port dock, illustrating the need for protecting Ukrainian exports

Economic Ramstein: ICC Ukraine Calls for Systemic Port Protection and Export Financial Support

Economy 08/12/2026, 15:32
🚨 **Economic Ramstein: ICC Ukraine Calls for Systemic Port Protection** Volodymyr Shchelkunov stated that Ukraine needs to move from situational port protection to a systematic security policy. 🇺🇦 🔹 **Main Threat:** Russia is consciously increasing shipping risks by attacking infrastructure and crews. 🔹 **Solution:** Creating an inter-agency mechanism ("Infrastructure Ramstein") involving the Navy, Ministry of Defense, and banks. 🔹 **Finances:** Requires cancellation of the 30% UZ tariff hike and creation of lending mechanisms for exporters. Without these measures, the agricultural and metallurgical sectors risk losing competitiveness in the global market. 📉🚜 #Ukraine #Economy #Ports #ICC #Export
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Illustration of a bakery with a conveyor belt and trucks, where one truck is broken, and a chart shows 70% of drivers remaining, reflecting the labor shortage in the industry

Bakeries on the Brink: 30% of Drivers Have Vanished, While Those Remaining Work 340 Hours a Month

Economy 08/12/2026, 13:40
🚨 **CRITICAL SHORTAGE AT BAKERIES** 🍞 The Ukrainian baking industry is facing a shortage of drivers amounting to 30%. Remaining employees are working 340 hours a month! ⚠️ 📉 **Key facts from August 12, 2026:** 🚚 Delays in bread deliveries to stores. 🛡️ Deferment applies only to 50% of personnel. 📉 20% of industry capacity is already damaged. This is part of a general crisis: 78% of employers in Ukraine are looking for staff. #Bread #Logistics #Ukraine #StaffShortage #Deferment
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Illustration of drone attack on grain terminal in Novorossiysk: drones strike, terminal halted, status 'suspended'

Blow to exports: Grain terminal in Novorossiysk halted after drone attack

Economy 08/12/2026, 13:59
🚨 Blow to exports: On the night of August 12, 2026, drones attacked a key grain terminal in Novorossiysk. Operations at the facility, through which up to 30% of maritime grain exports pass, have been completely halted. The "Demetra" Holding confirmed damage but did not disclose details. Experts warn of risks of supply disruptions to Middle Eastern and North African countries. 🌾📉 #Novorossiysk #UAV #GrainExport #Demetra
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Male hands holding an open leather wallet containing only sunglasses — a visual metaphor for an empty wallet without money or unnecessary items

Empty wallet and old receipts: what you shouldn't keep in your wallet according to superstitions and security rules

Economy 08/12/2026, 12:01
👛 Empty wallet and old receipts: what you shouldn't keep in your wallet according to superstitions and security rules. In 2026, when cashless payment technologies reached their peak, the habit of carrying a physical wallet remains relevant. Experts and folk traditions agree on one thing: order in the wallet is not just about aesthetics, but a matter of financial health and data protection. 🚫 Old receipts, crumpled bills, PIN codes, and extra documents — all this is better removed from the wallet. #finance #security #superstitions
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Silhouette of an oil rig against a sunset, symbolizing rising oil prices due to the conflict in the Persian Gulf

Oil Shock: Prices Surge Amid Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Escalation of Conflict in the Persian Gulf

Economy 08/12/2026, 12:11
🛢️ Oil prices are rising again: Brent exceeded $89, and WTI — $83. The cause is Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf. Traffic dropped from 140 to 6 ships per day. 📉 US reserves increased, but this is not curbing the rise due to fear of war. ⚠️ Experts are debating: will oil cost $100 or is this temporary panic?
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Display samples of new Ukrainian banknotes with denominations of 100, 200, 1000 and 2000 hryvnias featuring portraits of historical figures — symbols of potential investment value

Hidden wealth in your wallet: how an ordinary hryvnia turns into a 100,000 investment

Economy 08/12/2026, 11:18
🇺🇦 Hidden wealth: collectors are ready to pay more than 100,000 UAH for rare hryvnias! 💰 The commemorative 50-hryvnia bill from 2011 can cost 2000 times its face value. 🔍 Experts have revealed how to find rare banknotes in everyday change. 🆕 The new 2000 UAH bill with the portrait of Vasyl Stus will become a new target for collectors as early as September 2026. Read the full analysis of the numismatic market in our article.
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Cars at a Rosneft gas station in Russia, where gasoline from India may now be used to stabilize the fuel market

Gasoline from India: How Russia bypasses logistical barriers and saves the fuel market

Economy 08/12/2026, 10:53
🛢️ Russia has begun importing gasoline from India due to a critical fuel shortage. 🇺🇦 Reason: Ukrainian strikes on refineries disabled 43% of capacity. 🇮🇳 Supplier: Nayara Energy (shareholder is "Rosneft"). 🚢 Logistics: Fuel goes via Egypt to hide the route. 📉 Volumes: Experts call them a "drop in the ocean" against a 33% drop in refining. #Oil #Rosneft #Economy #India #Gasoline
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