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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Age Pension in Ukraine: How to Calculate Future Payments Independently Without Visiting the PFU

Economy 06/28/2026, 09:21

You can now find out the amount of your future pension in Ukraine without queuing at the Pension Fund. 🇺🇦 The PFU explained how the online calculator for independent calculation of payments works. The pension amount depends on work experience and salary, while the gap between regions can reach 10 times. 💰📉

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon: Why the 'Oscar' is in no hurry to remarry despite family merger

Culture 06/28/2026, 02:51

Insiders have revealed details of the relationship between Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon: the couple lives together and is integrated into the family, but a wedding is not planned. 🏰💍 Experts link the refusal to marry with the actor's heavy experience of divorce from Angelina Jolie and the desire to avoid legal risks. 📉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Shock in Germany: Volkswagen Plans to Close Four Plants and Cut 100,000 Jobs

Economy 06/28/2026, 02:15

Volkswagen is preparing shock therapy: Oliver Blume's plan provides for the closure of 4 plants in Germany and the reduction of 100,000 jobs worldwide. 📉 Unions and the Lower Saxony government have already declared strong resistance. The conglomerate's shares have plummeted to 16-year lows. 🚗🇩🇪

Madonna in Paris: Provocative Outfit, Wardrobe Malfunction, and New Album Promotion Strategy

Culture 06/27/2026, 13:24

Madonna sparked an emotional storm at Paris Fashion Week: a sheer dress, a wardrobe malfunction, and a scandal with paparazzi. Experts are sure: this is not a coincidence, but part of a brilliant marketing strategy ahead of the release of the album Confessions II. 🕶️🇫🇷

Working at 16: How Ukrainian law protects teenagers' wages with a reduced schedule

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:34

Teenage work in Ukraine is strictly regulated by law: a reduced schedule is not grounds for a wage reduction. The State Employment Service reminded that employers are obligated to pay the full rate and ensure safety. 🇺🇦💰📚

Length of Service Pension in Ukraine: Who is Eligible and How to Apply for Payment in 2024

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:28

In Ukraine, a length of service pension is in effect — but only for certain professions and with special work experience 📜💼 Artists, teachers, doctors, and others can receive it before the general retirement age. Find out who is eligible and how to apply for payment 👇

Summer Travel Pass: New Payment Rules for Kyiv Public Transport for Schoolchildren and Cadets in 2026

Economy 06/27/2026, 11:24

🚌 In Kyiv, from July 1 to August 31, 2026, public transport fare rules are changing. Travel for schoolchildren will become paid, but with a 75% discount on passes. Cadets of military universities will pay on general terms. 🎓🇺🇦

Energy Shock: How a Strike on a Russian Plant Crashed Oil Production in Kazakhstan

Economy 06/27/2026, 04:02

Drone strikes on the Orenburg GPP paralyzed operations at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field, cutting oil production by 25%. Russia, facing the destruction of refineries, is forced to urgently purchase gasoline from its neighbors. The energy crisis in the region is gaining momentum. 🛢️🚫🇷🇺

Fuel crisis in Sevastopol: how QR codes and limits save the city from shortage

Economy 06/26/2026, 23:27

🛑 Fuel rationing introduced in Sevastopol: starting June 27, gas stations enforce a 20-liter limit per vehicle and mandatory verification via QR codes. 📉 Cause: logistics breakdown via the Kerch crossing and damage to oil depots. 🚑 Special vehicles refuel without restrictions.

Bitcoin crashes below $60,000: why investors are fleeing crypto for AI stocks and bonds

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:39

Bitcoin has crashed below $60,000, losing half its value from the 2025 peak. Investors are booking billions in losses and massively shifting capital into AI stocks and government bonds. We analyze the reasons for the crash and where liquidity is flowing now. 📉💸

War for survival: Volkswagen prepares to cut 100,000 jobs and close factories

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:36

Volkswagen is preparing a massive restructuring: 100,000 jobs and factory closures in Germany are at risk. Oliver Blume is looking for ways to save the business against the backdrop of the loss of the Chinese market and US tariffs, but unions are ready to resist. 🚗📉🇩🇪

Binance is changing the game in Europe: what will change for users from July 2026

Economy 06/26/2026, 21:29

🚨 Binance is changing the rules in Europe: from July 1, 2026 — restrictions for users in France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. 🇪🇺 The MiCA regulation has come into force, Greece has dropped out of the license race. 💰 Funds can be withdrawn, but trading is restricted. Alternatives: Bitpanda, OKX, WhiteBIT. #Binance #MiCA #CryptoRegulation

Chinese market collapses: Russian timber exports to China drop by 30%

Economy 06/26/2026, 20:12

The Chinese market has sharply reduced purchases of Russian timber: exports fell by 30% at the beginning of 2026 📉. The main reasons are the real estate crisis in China and the complication of banking settlements. Forestry companies are looking for new sales markets in India and the Middle East 🌏🌲

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