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

Brands Leave and New Ones Arrive: How Retail is Changing in Ukraine in 2026

Economy 05/30/2026, 14:00

Reebok and Turkish chains have left Ukraine — but their place is already being taken by new players! 🛒🇺🇦 An expert explains why retail is not dying, but transforming. Read who is replacing those who left and how your shopping will change in 2026. #retail #ukraine #shopping

Drama on 'Guess the Melody': How Zlata Ognevich Boycotted Hryhoriy Reshetnik and Almost Sabotaged the Broadcast

Culture 05/30/2026, 11:31

Zlata Ognevich almost sabotaged the filming of 'Guess the Melody' because of Hryhoriy Reshetnik! ⚡️ The singer staged a boycott when her opponent hijacked her correct answer and went backstage. How did host DZIDZIO save the broadcast and bring the star back to the set? 🎤🚫

Fuel Revolution: Who Captured the Market After the Collapse of Kolomoyskyi's Empire

Economy 05/30/2026, 10:00

The Ukrainian fuel market has been reconfigured: after the collapse of the Privat empire, the main players became Ukrnafta and UPG. 🛢️ Networks are absorbing each other, and gas stations are turning into gastronomic hubs. Find out who now controls the fuel and why borscht is now sold at gas stations. 🍲

Summer Paradox: Why Vegetable Prices Won't Drop as We're Used To

Economy 05/30/2026, 09:55

The summer vegetable season of 2026 promises to be non-standard: prices will not drop sharply due to spring frosts, but remain 15% lower than last year. Experts warn of price stability for the "borscht set" instead of the traditional collapse. 🥕🥔📉

Dollar at the Start of Summer: Why the Hryvnia Isn't Threatened by Sharp Spikes, But Risks Remain

Economy 05/30/2026, 07:30

🇺🇦 Dollar at the Start of Summer: Why the Hryvnia Isn't Threatened by Sharp Spikes, But Risks Remain. Experts forecast a rate within 44–44.5 UAH but warn about the impact of fuel and the energy crisis. 📉💵

Gasoline Crisis: Strict Refueling Limits Introduced in Crimea

Economy 05/29/2026, 23:41

Strict gasoline limits introduced in Crimea: starting May 30, no more than 20 liters of AI-95 can be purchased per person. Authorities urge against stockpiling, but panic has already begun 🛢️🚗

The Wage Gap: How IT Giants and Veterans Are Reshaping Ukraine's Economy in 2026

Economy 05/29/2026, 18:17

The average salary in Ukraine has exceeded 30,000 hryvnias, but the gap between regions and sectors is huge: from 77,000 in IT to 20,000 in culture. 📉📈 Veterans and "blue-collar workers" are changing the rules of the game in the labor market.

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. 📉

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. 🌍💸

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.

Culture 05/29/2026, 16:10

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. 💰🇺🇦

Spielberg Brings Back the Magic: Why 'Fabel' Is Called the Director's Best Film in Two Decades

Culture 05/29/2026, 14:58

Spielberg is back in action! 🛸 The final trailer for 'Fabel' with Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor is already being called the director's best film in 20 years. Critics are thrilled with Williams' music and the plot about a government conspiracy. 🎬✨

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. 💧💸

Beardless and in a Robe: Turkey Reveals the True Image of Christ and Uncovers Secrets of Early Christianity

Culture 05/29/2026, 14:45

Turkish archaeologists have made a breakthrough: an ideal fresco of a beardless Christ in Roman robes has been found. 🏛️ Excavations in Anatolia are rewriting the history of early Christianity and explaining the secrets of the Book of Revelation. 📜

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. 💡📉

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. 💸👵

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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