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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Project to increase transport fares in Kyiv: new prices, fines, and public reaction

Economy 06/16/2026, 11:49

Kyiv is coordinating an increase in transport fares to 30 hryvnias. A petition against the price hike gathered 6,000 signatures, but the Kyiv City Council did not support it. The fine for traveling without a ticket will rise to 600 hryvnias. 🚇💸

Summer gets cheaper: prices for potatoes, strawberries, and cherries drop sharply in Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:58

Prices for summer products in Ukraine are falling! 📉 New potatoes, strawberries, and cherries have become more affordable, and domestic cherries have surpassed imports in supply volume for the first time. However, blueberries and old potatoes have become more expensive. We analyze what is currently more profitable to buy at the market. 🍓🍒🥔

Winter 1000: June 30 deadline and new Independence Day payments — what you need to know

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:41

⏰ By June 30 — the last chance to spend the "Winter 1000"! The remainder will return to the budget. 🇺🇦 Also, payments for Independence Day 2026 have been approved: from 450 to 3100 UAH for veterans and families of the fallen. #Ukraine #Winter1000 #Payments

Fuel Crisis: Russia Officially Permits Sale of 'Dirty' Gasoline Due to Drone Attacks

Economy 06/16/2026, 06:02

Russian authorities have permitted plants to produce fuel with excessive harmful substances to cover the deficit following drone attacks. Since the beginning of 2026, strikes on refineries have doubled, leading to production stoppages and a 10% rise in gasoline prices. Limits on refueling have been introduced in Moscow and St. Petersburg. ⛽📉🇷🇺

Glory to Ukraine on Banknotes: NBU Completes the Update of the Hryvnia Series

Economy 06/15/2026, 19:18

NBU completes the update of the hryvnia: from June 16, 2026, the slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!" will appear on 100-hryvnia banknotes. Old money will remain in circulation, while small denominations will be finally replaced by coins. 💵🇺🇦

Dollar Stalls, Euro Surges: NBU Fixes Rates for June 16 and Highlights Risks

Economy 06/15/2026, 17:21

The NBU kept the dollar unchanged at 44.81 UAH, but the euro rose again to 52.03 UAH. 💵📈 Experts forecast the dollar rate will remain in a narrow corridor, but warn that due to events in the Middle East, the euro may become more volatile. 🌍📉

Price monitoring in Ukraine: what has become cheaper in supermarkets on June 15

Economy 06/15/2026, 16:38

Price changes on food products have been recorded in Ukrainian supermarkets. After the weekend, eggs and sunflower oil became cheaper, and the cost of cereals dropped in one of the chains. We analyze the current prices for June 15. 🛒📉

Ann Wedgeworth, the actress who played the mother in 'ALF', has passed away after 55 years of marriage

Culture 06/15/2026, 15:34

Legendary Ann Wedgeworth, who played the mother in the series 'ALF', has passed away. The actress died at the age of 77, leaving behind a husband with whom she lived for 55 years and a rich creative legacy. 🖤🎬

Oil Plummets: Trump and Iran Prepare for Historic Peace Deal in Geneva

Economy 06/15/2026, 14:02

📉 Oil prices have plummeted to a March low amid news of peace between the US and Iran. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Donald Trump confirmed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade. The historic agreement is planned to be signed on June 19 in Geneva. 🇨🇭

Renting out property in Ukraine: fines, new rates, and tax traps

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:26

Renting out property in Ukraine: what threatens for non-payment of taxes and how legislation will change. Fines up to 85,000 hryvnias, new PIT rates, and benefits for IDPs — we analyze the situation with an expert. 🏠💸🇺🇦

Write-off of 37.5 billion rubles: how Russia is saving regions from default against the backdrop of a military crisis

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:18

Russia has written off regional debts of 37.5 billion rubles, saving them from default. Ukrainian intelligence calls this a sign of a systemic crisis and dependence on the center. 📉💸 #Economy #Russia #Crisis

Pension reform and national health: why age does not always determine employability

Health 06/15/2026, 12:15

An expert from the Institute of Occupational Medicine stated that raising the retirement age is economically justified but does not take into account the real health of citizens. Bogdan Bozhuk reminded us that employability at 60–75 years old depends not on age, but on health status and working conditions. 🏥📉

Kristina Reshetnik: How to Wear Capris in 2026 — Master Class from a Blogger’s Wife

Culture 06/15/2026, 12:12

Kristina Reshetnik shows how to wear capris in 2026: milky blouse, nude pants, and minimalism in details. The perfect look for the city and work! 👗✨

Retirees in the mountains are losing money: why the 20% surcharge is not credited automatically and how to get it

Economy 06/15/2026, 11:56

Thousands of retirees in the mountainous regions of Ukraine are losing 20% of their pension because they do not know about the need to personally apply for the surcharge. The payment is not credited automatically and is due to residents of four regions, including IDPs. Find out how to get your legal money right now! 🏔️💰📝

PrivatBank: How Terminals and ATMs Work in the New Reality

Economy 06/14/2026, 15:56

PrivatBank continues to provide clients with convenient and secure terminals and ATMs. Find out how they differ and how they work in the new reality! 💳🏦 #PrivatBank #BankingServices

X-Factor Winner Alexander Poryadinsky Enlists in the Army: Service Details and Farewell from the Stage

Culture 06/14/2026, 13:37

X-Factor winner Alexander Poryadinsky has enlisted in the army and posted a photo in uniform. The artist reported that he is undergoing basic training and is temporarily pausing his creative work. 🇺🇦🎤

The Mental Cost of War: Millions of Ukrainians Face Burnout and PTSD

Health 06/14/2026, 12:40

War has struck Ukraine's mental health: experts recorded a 3-5 fold increase in PTSD and burnout. 📉 80% of medics in frontline zones and millions of citizens need urgent help. We analyze how stress affects the body. 🧠💔

The Cost of War for the Economy: How Stress is Destroying Ukraine's Labor Market and Why a New System is Needed

Economy 06/14/2026, 11:54

The war is causing mass burnout among Ukrainians and a rise in chronic diseases, threatening the loss of labor resources. Experts are calling for "recovery days" after shelling and a review of labor norms, as caring for employee health pays off 4.5 times over. 📉💼

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