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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Economy 09/20/2026, 10:37

Culture 09/20/2026, 09:14

Economy 09/20/2026, 06:14

Ukraine to create a $3–4 billion fund to compensate businesses for war damage

Economy 09/20/2026, 00:13

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy is developing a new mechanism to compensate businesses for war damage: it proposes creating a $3–4 billion fund and introducing a First Loss model, under which the state covers the first layer of losses while the business insures the excess risk on the private market.

First prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok': POVIN becomes the 13th contestant, while DOROFEEVA joins as a special judge

Culture 09/19/2026, 23:32

On September 17, the first prime show of the revamped 'Fabryka Zirok' aired on SWEET.TV: POVIN became the 13th contestant following the vote, while DOROFEEVA joined the judging trio. A total of 269,380 UAH was collected for the Superhumans Center.

DTEK Showed Estonia How to Protect Energy Infrastructure in Wartime: Over 230 Attacks Since the Invasion

Economy 09/19/2026, 22:52

DTEK showed a delegation from Estonia at the DTEK Enerho thermal power plant how to protect and restore the power system in wartime: since the invasion, the plants have been attacked more than 230 times.

Culture 09/19/2026, 22:07

Work record or insurance record: PFU clarifies what actually affects pension size

Economy 09/19/2026, 22:15

The Pension Fund of Ukraine clarified the key difference between the work record and the insurance record: for granting an old-age pension since 2004, it is not the very fact of work that is taken into account, but the payment of insurance contributions.

NBU on September 21, 2026: dollar rises to 44.67 UAH, euro falls — will deposit yields increase

Economy 09/19/2026, 20:59

The NBU on September 21, 2026 raised the official dollar rate to 44.67 UAH and lowered the euro to 51.19 UAH. Experts doubt that the policy rate hike will immediately increase the yield of hryvnia deposits.

Kyiv 80% Ready for Winter 2026/2027: KMM Reports on Preparation Progress and Diesel Power Plant Construction

Economy 09/19/2026, 18:47

Kyiv has completed 80% of the work to prepare for winter 2026/2027: three diesel generator sets have been built for the water utility, response plans have been expanded, and 12 billion hryvnia has already been allocated out of the total budget of 37 billion hryvnia.

Carrots and onions have become cheaper in Ukraine: farmers cut prices amid subdued demand

Economy 09/19/2026, 18:55

This week, carrots and onions became cheaper in Ukraine — both vegetables fell in price by roughly 10% amid rising supply and subdued demand. Year on year, however, they remain noticeably more expensive.

"Railway Ramstein": Kalenkov Warns of Risk of Freight Transport Halt in Ukraine's Frontline Regions

Economy 09/19/2026, 16:10

UMP President Kalenkov warned of the risk of freight transport halting in frontline regions due to a shortage of locomotives and crews. A "Railway Ramstein" is needed to stabilize the situation.

Ukraine receives fourth tranche of €3.3 billion from the EU for missiles and drones

Economy 09/19/2026, 13:20

Ukraine received a fourth tranche of €3.3 billion from the EU under the Ukraine Support Loan program. The funds will be used to purchase missiles, ammunition, and drones for the Defense Forces.

NBU Raises Policy Rate to 16%: What It Means for Loans, Deposits, and Prices

Economy 09/19/2026, 12:16

The National Bank of Ukraine raised its policy rate to 16% per annum against the backdrop of inflationary risks. Financial analyst Andriy Shevchishyn explained how the decision will affect loans, deposits, and citizens' behavior.

September–October Will Reveal: Darnitsa Assesses the Risk of a Drug Shortage After Warehouse Strike

Economy 09/19/2026, 12:09

Kateryna Zagoriy, a member of Darnitsa's strategic council, explained to RBC-Ukraine that restoring stockpiles after the warehouse strike will take time, although a nationwide drug shortage has not yet been confirmed. September–October will be the key period for assessment.

"This Is Literally Pennies": Larisa Rusnak Reveals the Truth About Earnings from Voicing Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett

Culture 09/19/2026, 12:03

In an interview with Styler, Larisa Rusnak said that she voices Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett in Ukrainian, but calls it "literally pennies" for a huge amount of time. There is no formal contract — only arrangements with the studios.

“They just told me: that's it, you're no longer hosting”: Larysa Rusnak spoke about 18 years on “Loto-Zabava” and her sudden dismissal

Culture 09/19/2026, 10:55

In an interview, Larysa Rusnak spoke about 18 years of work on the show “Loto-Zabava” and her sudden dismissal, the reason for which was never explained to her. The actress recalled the “retirement” watch as a consolation prize and declined to comment on the version that she left because of her civic stance.

Dollar rises, euro falls: how much 100 dollars cost in Ukrainian banks on September 18

Economy 09/19/2026, 10:18

On September 18, the dollar was sold at an average of 44.87 UAH in Ukrainian exchange offices, and the euro at 51.95 UAH. The lowest dollar selling rate was offered by "Mobile Oschad" (44.85 UAH), while it was most profitable to sell currency to the bank at Monobank and PUMB.

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