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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IMF extends deadline: Ukraine granted VAT implementation postponement for entrepreneurs

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:45

The IMF has agreed to postpone the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs (FOP) in Ukraine to 2028. 🇺🇦💰 Authorities received a postponement due to the complexity of the reform during wartime, but pledged to pass the law by April 2027. 📉

The State Pays for Hiring: How the Support Program for Young Specialists Works in Ukraine

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:38

Employers in Ukraine are reimbursed 50% of the salary for hiring young specialists. Since the beginning of 2026, thousands of graduates and demobilized soldiers have already been employed. 🇺🇦💼

Currency rates in Ukraine on July 22: the dollar rises, the euro loses ground. Current rates in banks and exchange offices

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:05

📉 Dollar rises, euro falls: current currency rates in Ukraine on July 22. We analyze where it is most profitable to buy currency — in exchange offices or via banking apps. 💵🇺🇦

Diesel prices rose by 3 hryvnias: how fuel prices in Ukraine changed on the morning of July 22

Economy 07/22/2026, 08:47

Fuel prices in Ukraine rose again on the morning of July 22: diesel at WOG increased by 3 hryvnias, while gasoline at OKKO rose by 1. The price difference for a full tank between networks reached 250 hryvnias. ⛽🚗

New rules for 'eOselya': veterans get a 3% rate, while IDPs gain simplified access to benefits

Economy 07/22/2026, 08:01

Conditions for Ukraine's state program 'eOselya' have changed: veterans have received a 3% rate and down payment compensation for the first time, while IDPs have simplified income verification. 🏠💰

The rules of the game have changed: how traveling abroad affects housing subsidies in Ukraine

Economy 07/22/2026, 06:13

Traveling abroad does not automatically deprive a family of a subsidy, but the rules have changed: if a person leaves for 60 days or more, they are excluded from the calculation, and their income is not taken into account. Forgetting to report this to the PFU is dangerous — you will have to return the overpayment. 🏠📉

Tragic Death of Young Actress Kaylee Hottle from 'Godzilla': Details of the Maryland Accident

Culture 07/21/2026, 22:16

18-year-old actress Kaylee Hottle, known for Godzilla films, tragically died in the US. The girl did not survive a serious accident in Maryland, where, according to preliminary data, the driver was speeding. 🚗💔

Russian Oil in India: How US Sanctions Failed and Why Supply Volumes Are Breaking Records

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:49

India has sharply increased purchases of Russian oil, ignoring US sanctions through intermediaries. While exports are breaking records, Russia faces a domestic gasoline shortage due to drone strikes on refineries. 🛢️🇮🇳🇷🇺

Railway tariffs in Ukraine: why some ticket prices have remained unchanged since 2021 while others are rising

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:38

Ticket prices for open-plan and compartment carriages in Ukraine have not changed since 2021, as tariffs are regulated by the state. However, for SV carriages and 1st class Intercity trains, dynamic pricing has been in effect since 2026. Ukrzaliznytsia explained why the company cannot change prices independently and how the transport funding model works. 🚆💸

100,000 mortgages a year: how 'Ukrfinzhilye' plans to solve the housing crisis without the budget

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:32

'Ukrfinzhilye' plans to issue 100,000 mortgages a year, abandoning budget injections. The company's head, Yevhen Metsger, announced the launch of securitization and the creation of a housing 'umbrella' with the support of the IMF and the World Bank. 🏠💸

Expires in a month: deadline for spending on the 'National Cashback' card

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:28

Authorities remind: money on the 'National Cashback' card must be spent by July 31. After this date, the balance will return to the budget. Find out where you can pay and how to find the necessary goods in 'Diia' 🇺🇦💳

New Map of Kyiv: How the War Rewrote the Rules of Housing Choice and Shifted Construction to the Left Bank

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:19

The war has rewritten the rules of Kyiv's real estate market: instead of prestige, buyers choose safety and the metro. The Darnytskyi district has become the leader in construction with 27% of all sales launches, overtaking traditional elite zones. A new housing map is forming around autonomy and infrastructure. 🏗️🇺🇦

єOselya Mortgage in 2026: New Rules, Restrictions on Luxury Housing, and Support for Families

Economy 07/21/2026, 20:44

The «єOselya» program in 2026 has changed the rules of the game: the state will no longer finance the purchase of luxury penthouses. However, families have received more square meters, while veterans and youth have gained new benefits. 🏠💰

Oil Crisis: Attacks on Tankers in the Black Sea Paralyze Kazakhstan's Export

Economy 07/21/2026, 20:40

Attacks on tankers in the Black Sea are paralyzing Kazakhstan's exports. The CPC terminal in Novorossiysk may shut down, leading to an 80% reduction in oil production relative to total exports. Europe risks losing a key supplier amidst a global crisis. 🛢️🚢⚠️

Polish discounter Pepco enters Ukraine: cities of the first launch named

Economy 07/21/2026, 20:13

Polish discounter Pepco has named the cities where it will open its first stores in Ukraine: Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, and Mukachevo. 🇺🇦🇵🇱 The launch is scheduled for the second half of 2026. The company has already begun recruiting staff and adapting its assortment to local needs. 🛍️🏠

Sharon Stone: 'I Was Vomiting Like a Dog' — How the Actress Battled Stroke Aftermath and Returned to Life

Culture 07/21/2026, 20:10

Sharon Stone honestly told about her struggle with stroke aftermath: 4.5 months of vomiting after quitting meds, quitting cannabis, and returning to life through art and fashion 🎨👠 #SharonStone #Stroke #Rebirth

The Domino Effect: How the Oil Market Crisis Will Hit Your Favorite Clothing Brands

Economy 07/21/2026, 19:21

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will hit not only the gas pump but also your wardrobe. 🛢️👗 Synthetics are a petrochemical product, so rising oil prices will inevitably lead to more expensive clothing. Budget brands are under threat from the first wave. 📉

US-Canada Trade War: New Tariffs on $20 Billion of Goods

Economy 07/21/2026, 18:51

The US is introducing new tariffs on Canadian imports starting August 19. 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Goods worth $20 billion are under attack: from furniture to seeds. Washington calls this a protection of national security.

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