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Infographic showing Ukraine's external financing figures in billions of dollars during the martial law period

Ukraine Received $9 Billion in Aid in March: A Record That Doesn't Save the Budget from Holes

Economy 05/29/2026, 17:24

Ukraine set a new record for attracting aid: $9 billion in March. 🇺🇦💰 But why doesn't such an influx of money guarantee budget stability? We analyze the problem of irregular tranches and risks for the economy. 📉

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Hundred-dollar bills against the backdrop of stock charts, illustrating the capital flight from the dollar

The Dollar Exodus: Where the World's Wealthiest Families Are Moving Their Trillions

Economy 05/29/2026, 17:10

The world's wealthiest families are massively reducing the share of the dollar in their portfolios. 📉 A UBS report shows: investors are moving to Asia, infrastructure, and emerging markets, fearing geopolitics and US debt burden. 🌍💸

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NBU exchange rates on June 1: dollar and euro against the background of stock market trading charts

NBU rate on June 1: dollar stands still, euro breaks records — what awaits the hryvnia in summer

Economy 05/29/2026, 16:25

Dollar stands still, euro rises: NBU named the rate for June 1. 📉📈 Why the vegetable season saves the hryvnia from inflation, while the European currency breaks new records? We analyze summer trends.

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A hand in a business suit arranges coins in an ascending column, symbolizing the growth of wages in Ukraine

The Wage Gap: Who Earns 32,000 in Ukraine and Who is Stuck at 20,000

Economy 05/29/2026, 15:23

📉 The wage gap in Ukraine is growing: Lviv earns 32,000, while Kherson is stuck at 20,000. Where is the real 20% growth and what new employment programs are being launched for people 50+? We analyze the income map for April 2026. 💰🇺🇦

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A hand holding a glass under a stream of water from a tap, illustrating the theme of increasing water supply tariffs in Odesa

Water Shock in Odesa: Water Tariffs Could Skyrocket by 2026

Economy 05/29/2026, 14:55

Odesa is preparing for a sharp spike in water prices by 2026: tariffs could rise several times. Residents have been given the last chance to speak out against the increase by May 29. 💧💸

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Ukrainian hryvnias and kopecks on utility tariff documents, next to an electricity meter and a hand with a pen recording readings

Electricity prices won't rise: how to save on tariffs from June 1 and who gets subsidies

Economy 05/29/2026, 14:36

⚡ Electricity tariffs won't rise until October 2026! Find out who gets the preferential tariff of 2.64 UAH and how to save with a night meter. 💡📉

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Pensioner standing in public transport, holding onto a handrail, thoughtful look

Preferential Passes Are a Thing of the Past: How Pensioners' Lives in Transport Will Change

Economy 05/29/2026, 14:36

Preferential passes in Ukraine are becoming a thing of the past! 🚌 Instead of paper cards, pensioners will pay for transport and receive compensation on a bank account. Find out how this will affect your budget and why local authorities now decide how much you save. 💸👵

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A person in a blue shirt holds a pink piggy bank and points to it with a finger, symbolizing savings and social support

Five payments in one: how the new basic assistance will change the lives of low-income families in Ukraine

Economy 05/29/2026, 14:35

The Verkhovna Rada supported the merger of five social payments into one basic assistance for low-income families. The new calculation formula will make support more transparent and targeted. 🇺🇦💰

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Unloading of grain crops from a vehicle against a blue sky

Three EU Countries Ignore Brussels: New Barriers for Ukrainian Exports

Economy 05/29/2026, 14:32

Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia continue to block the import of agricultural products from Ukraine, ignoring the demands of the European Commission and the norms of the new trade agreement. 🇪🇺🚫 Brussels insists on the abolition of unilateral bans, pointing to the political nature of the conflict. 🌾📉

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Ukrainian Minister of Economy Alexey Sobolev at a government meeting

Deadline for Business: Critical Enterprises Must Confirm Status by September 1

Economy 05/29/2026, 13:53

Businesses have been given a clear deadline: by September 1, critical enterprises must confirm their status. Minister Sobolev reminded about the new drafting criteria, including raising the salary threshold to 26,000 hryvnias. ⏳🏭

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Industrial Evolution Forum in Bila Tserkva: How Ukrainian Manufacturing Survived and Became an Economic Driver

Economy 05/29/2026, 13:02

Ukrainian manufacturing has become the country’s top taxpayer — contributing 18% to the budget! 🏭💰 On June 18, the Industrial Evolution forum will take place in Bila Tserkva, where discussions will focus on how business has survived and grown even amid war. Registration is open! 🔗 industry.forumkyiv.org

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Fresh vegetables at a market in Ukraine: tomatoes and cucumbers in the summer season of 2026

Summer 2026: Three Scenarios for Food Price Growth in Ukraine — from 5% to 25%

Economy 05/29/2026, 12:10

📉 Summer 2026 in Ukraine could see food prices rise by 5% to 25%. Experts outline three scenarios: from optimistic to pessimistic. 🍅🥒 What to expect from the food basket? #economy #prices #Ukraine

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Aerial view of the bio-energy thermal power plant in Ivankiv with operating chimneys and industrial buildings

Strike on Green Energy: Russia Attacks Ukraine's Largest Bio Power Plant

Economy 05/29/2026, 12:05

Russian troops attacked one of Ukraine's largest bio power plants in Ivankiv. The facility, created with $40 million in investments, sustained partial damage, but owners have already announced plans for restoration. 🇺🇦⚡️🔥

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Dollar and Euro Rates Before the Weekend: Where Is It Most Profitable to Buy Currency?

Dollar and Euro Before the Weekend: Where Is It Most Profitable to Buy Currency on May 29

Economy 05/29/2026, 10:05

Dollar and Euro Rates Before the Weekend: Where Is It Most Profitable to Buy Currency? We Analyze the Situation in Banks and Exchange Offices. 💰📊

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A man refueling a car with diesel fuel at a gas station

Diesel will drop below 80 hryvnias: why gas station prices will start falling as early as this week

Economy 05/29/2026, 10:00

Diesel fuel in Ukraine is ready for a sharp decline: wholesale prices have already dropped, and retail is not far behind. Experts predict a drop below 80 hryvnias as early as this week. 🚗⛽📉

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Sale of fresh apricots and peaches at a summer market

Sweet Shortage: Why an Anomalous Spring Promises Expensive Apricots and Peaches

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:40

Anomalous frosts in April have put the harvest of apricots and peaches in Ukraine at risk. Experts warn of a possible shortage and price increase at the beginning of the season, but believe that the market will compensate for losses through imports from Turkey and Central Asia. 🍑📉

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Bread Shock 2026: Why a Loaf Could Rise by 25% and Who's to Blame

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:06

Bread in Ukraine could rise by 25% as early as 2026. Experts explain: it's not about grain, but about expensive electricity and logistics. Who is right — the optimists or the pessimists? 🍞📉🔥

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Woman with vegetables and bread, apricots nearby, and infographics showing food prices in summer 2026

Summer 2026: Why Apricots Will Become a Luxury and Bread Will Keep Getting More Expensive

Economy 05/29/2026, 09:00

Summer 2026 in Ukraine: apricots will get more expensive due to frosts, bread — due to the energy crisis. Vegetables are getting cheaper, but not significantly. Bananas are replacing apples. 🍑🍞📉

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