Darya Fomina

Economy and Finance Columnist

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Covers economic topics at XAB.info. She received her higher education at a polytechnic university with a degree related to accounting, so she treats numbers without enthusiasm or panic: first the report and methodology, then the conclusions.

She writes about exchange rates, prices, taxes, banks, and how government and corporate decisions affect the average person's wallet. She is also interested in society, fashion, and consumer habits — how economics looks in everyday life.

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Articles

Has the land changed owners? Then pay the tax the new way: how the MNO is distributed

Economy 07/24/2026, 06:58

A change of land ownership within a year no longer means both owners pay the full MNO. 🚜 The STS has clarified: the tax is now divided proportionally to the time of ownership. The previous owner pays for the beginning of the year, the new one — for the remainder. 💰

Ebola in DRC: Death toll exceeds 1,000, WHO warns of major epidemic

Health 07/24/2026, 06:55

In the DRC, Ebola deaths have exceeded 1,000, while infections have risen by 67% in two weeks. The WHO warns: an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain could surpass the 2014 epidemic. 🦠📉

Housing subsidy in Ukraine: what to do if you missed the deadline for submitting documents

Economy 07/24/2026, 06:13

Ukrainians who failed to submit documents for a housing subsidy before July 1, 2026, do not lose their right to assistance, but payments will be accrued only from the month of application. Automatic extension applies to those whose circumstances have not changed. 🏠📉

Dubai pays residents to invite tourists: how the emirate is saving the industry after the war

Economy 07/24/2026, 04:23

Dubai has launched the A Dubai Invite program: emirate residents receive bonuses of up to $800 for every invited tourist. The initiative aims to restore the flow of guests after a drop in demand due to the war in the Middle East and attacks on the airport. More than 10,000 applications were submitted in the first two days.

Trump's Tariff Wall: US Imposes New Duties on Goods from 60 Countries, Including the EU

Economy 07/24/2026, 01:55

The US is imposing new duties on imports from 60 countries, including the EU, under the pretext of fighting forced labor. Rates range from 10% to 12.5% and take effect immediately after the expiration of temporary measures. 🇺🇸📉

Aircraft Cannibalization and Risk: How Intelligence Describes the Collapse of Russia's Civil Aviation

Economy 07/23/2026, 23:04

Ukrainian intelligence has declared the critical state of Russia's civil aviation: 95% of transport is on Western aircraft, which are serviced without certificates. 🛑 To maintain the fleet, "aircraft cannibalization" is used — dismantling one machine for another. Experts warn of high flight risks due to a lack of spare parts and technology. ✈️📉

Vinnytsia prepares for a major tariff reform: passes will become more cost-effective than single trips

Economy 07/23/2026, 22:57

In Vinnytsia, transport tariffs will change on August 1, 2026: a single trip will increase to 25 hryvnias. 🚌 Authorities encourage switching to travel passes, where the cost of a single trip will range from 11 to 17 hryvnias. Preferential categories of citizens will continue to receive support from the city council. 🎫

Business after the front: why veterans need loans for equipment, not grants

Economy 07/23/2026, 22:50

Veterans are returning to business not for grants, but for real money for machinery and equipment. An expert from Globus Bank, Maxim Kuzmenko, explained why current support programs do not meet market needs and how to properly prepare to get a loan. 🇺🇦💼📉

Hidden debt of $1.65 trillion: how the AI race creates a financial mine for tech giants

Economy 07/23/2026, 20:55

US tech giants have accumulated hidden debt of $1.65 trillion due to the AI race. Meta and Oracle lead in obligations that have not yet come into force. Experts fear that this could lead to a financial bubble if demand for capacity does not meet expectations. 📉🤖💸

The Shadow of Beijing over Stuttgart: How an American Law Could Hit Mercedes-Benz

Economy 07/23/2026, 20:08

Mercedes-Benz could lose access to the US market due to a new law against Chinese investments 🇺🇸🚫🇨🇳. Senators are discussing a ban on cars with a PRC share of over 15%, but the German conglomerate is hoping for exemptions. Volkswagen and BMW are also under threat. 🏭🚗

Deal of the Century: European Commission Approves Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Economy 07/23/2026, 19:07

The European Commission has approved the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The regulator required the closure of the UIP distributor in Europe. In the US, the deal remains under threat due to lawsuits from prosecutors and the Writers Guild. 🎬🇪🇺🇺🇸

Grain collapse: why grain prices at elevators in Ukraine have fallen below cost

Economy 07/23/2026, 18:41

Ukrainian elevators face a crisis: grain prices have fallen below cost due to shipowners refusing to enter ports. 🚫🚢 Minister Vysotsky confirmed the halt in shipping, while global prices continue to rise amid speculation. 📉🌾

Pensioners with dependents to receive up to 1300 UAH: conditions and document list

Economy 07/23/2026, 18:11

Pensioners supporting incapacitated relatives can count on a supplement of up to 1297.5 UAH in 2026. 🇺🇦 The PFU reminds: the payment is not accrued automatically, you must submit documents. Find out who is eligible for assistance and what is needed for this! 💰👴

Mountain allowance for pensions in Ukraine: who is eligible, how much it is, and how to apply

Economy 07/23/2026, 18:05

Residents of mountainous areas of Ukraine can receive a pension allowance of 472 hryvnias, but to do so, they must personally submit an application to the Pension Fund. We explain who is eligible for the payment, how to obtain the status, and how to increase the pension through deferral of retirement. 🏔️💰

Irony of Fate: Russia Imports Its Own Gasoline from India Amid Ukrainian Drone Attacks

Economy 07/23/2026, 16:31

Russia is forced to import gasoline from India produced from its own oil after Ukrainian drones disabled 40% of refinery capacity. A tanker with 42,000 tons of fuel traveled a long route through Egypt and Norway to cover the shortage affecting 50 million Russians and the army. 🛢️🇷🇺🇮🇳

The Dollar is Rising Again: NBU Official Rate for July 24 and Advice for Veterans on Lending

Economy 07/23/2026, 16:01

The dollar is rising again: NBU set the rate at 44.81 UAH. The euro, on the contrary, has become cheaper. The article features current figures and advice for veterans on how to correctly take out business loans to avoid losses. 💵📉📈

Diesel for 100 hryvnias: why fuel prices in Ukraine are skyrocketing and what to expect next

Economy 07/23/2026, 14:02

Fuel prices in Ukraine are hitting record highs: diesel is already more expensive than 80 UAH, and experts predict a rapid rise to 100+ UAH per liter. 🛢️📈 Global deficit, logistics problems, and high oil prices are pushing the market up. We analyze why gas stations are operating at a loss and whether strikes on refueling stations affect gasoline prices.

Ukraine receives second IMF tranche: $690 million enters the budget

Economy 07/23/2026, 13:58

Ukraine has received a second IMF tranche of $690 million 💵. Prime Minister Serhiy Kretsky confirmed that the funds have already entered the budget and will be used to support macroeconomic stability 📉. This is part of a new four-year program totaling $8.1 billion 🤝.

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