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

Budget Pancakes with Pastry Cream: A Simple Recipe for a Delicate Dessert Without Expensive Ingredients

Culture 09/09/2026, 10:11

Styler shares a simple recipe for budget pancakes with delicate pastry cream: a boiling-water batter and affordable ingredients let you make a filling homemade dessert without complex techniques.

Fuel prices in Ukraine on September 9: OKKO and SOCAR raised gasoline and diesel by 1 hryvnia, WOG and Ukrnafta held prices steady

Economy 09/09/2026, 09:55

On September 9, 2026, the OKKO and SOCAR networks raised gasoline and diesel prices by 1 hryvnia per liter, while WOG and Ukrnafta kept fuel costs at the previous day's level.

Italy Overtakes the UK for the First Time in Job Ads Stating Salaries, but Most EU Countries Missed the Deadline for New Rules

Economy 09/09/2026, 08:42

Italy has overtaken the UK for the first time in the share of job ads with a stated salary — 61% versus 60%. At the same time, most EU countries failed to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive by the 7 June 2026 deadline.

PFU demands the return of an “excess” pension: lawyer explains why a pensioner is not obliged to do so

Economy 09/09/2026, 06:42

Lawyer Alena Chmona explained that a pensioner is not obliged to return an “excess” pension to the PFU if the overpayment arose due to an error of the Fund itself. Under Article 50 of the pension law, recovery is possible only in cases of abuse of rights or the provision of inaccurate data by the citizen.

Maersk Suspends Operations at Boryspil Container Terminal: What Is Known

Economy 09/08/2026, 21:29

Maersk Ukraine is suspending operations at the Boryspil container terminal, citing operational reasons as the explanation. Clients with incomplete import shipments are advised to contact the intermodal department.

Autumn Season 2026: Which Ukrainian Serial Hits Are Returning to Screens

Culture 09/08/2026, 21:22

Ukrainian TV is preparing several major premieres for autumn 2026: from the spy detective «ДВРЗ проти шпигуна» to a new film based on «Київ вдень та вночі».

"This is 100%": Expert Names the Main Barrier Preventing Ukraine from Joining the European Energy Market

Economy 09/08/2026, 19:31

Alexander Kharchenko, Director of the Center for Energy Studies, stated that the European side will not allow the merger of energy markets until Ukraine settles its debts on the balancing market. Without a concrete plan to reduce the debt, integration remains abstract.

Eggs are getting more expensive again: how much basic groceries cost in Ukrainian supermarkets on September 8

Economy 09/08/2026, 18:35

RBC-Ukraine recorded another price increase for chicken eggs in the Silpo, Novus and ATB chains. Meanwhile, bread, buckwheat, milk and sunflower oil have kept their prices stable.

Returned from Oblivion: a museum-archaeological space opened in Kyiv on the site of a 12th-century gate church

Culture 09/08/2026, 15:11

In Kyiv, on the grounds of the Mykhailiv Golden-Domed Monastery, a museum-archaeological space was opened on the site of a 12th-century gate church. The project was carried out by archaeologists, volunteers and patrons with minimal budgetary expenditure.

"I Don't Believe in Infertility": Nastya Kamenskikh Speaks Out for the First Time About Four IVF Cycles and Her Decision to Reject Motherhood

Culture 09/08/2026, 14:44

In an interview with Ekaterina Gordeeva, Nastya Kamenskikh spoke for the first time about four IVF cycles and five inseminations, admitting that she does not want children and does not consider herself incomplete without motherhood.

Between Shelling and Quotas: Ukrainian Metallurgy Risks Losing Over 6% of GDP

Economy 09/08/2026, 13:43

Ukrainian metallurgy is losing volume due to the August strikes on the steelworks and new EU constraints: quotas and CBAM could halve production and cost the economy more than 6% of GDP. Autumn 2026 is the window for negotiations with Brussels.

The Name Sofia: Meaning, Origin, Personality of Those Who Bear It, and Name Day

Culture 09/08/2026, 11:49

The name Sofia traces back to the ancient Greek word for "wisdom" and became established in the Ukrainian naming tradition through the Byzantine Christian tradition. We explore the personality of those who bear it, the soft forms, and the name day.

PCU Marks the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: What Believers Commemorate on This Day and Where to Watch the Online Broadcast

Culture 09/08/2026, 10:29

On September 8, the OCU celebrated the great twelve-feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The church's press service reminded the faithful of the meaning of the feast — the birth of Mary from the barren Joachim and Anna — and organized an online broadcast of the liturgy from the Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv.

Gasoline and diesel prices rise again: WOG raises prices by 1 hryvnia, '100-octane' gasoline approaches 97 UAH

Economy 09/08/2026, 09:28

The WOG chain raised gasoline and diesel prices by 1 UAH/l on September 8: A-95 Euro — 86.90 UAH, '100-octane' — 96.90 UAH, Mustang diesel — 99.90 UAH. Autogas remained unchanged at 45.50 UAH. 'Ukrnafta' remains in the more affordable segment.

State money for housing for IDPs: who and how to receive the monthly compensation

Economy 09/08/2026, 08:04

Ukrainians who provide housing free of charge to internally displaced persons can receive a monthly state compensation. The payment is processed through the Pension Fund for six months, with automatic extension after a re-verification.

A 1926 Wedding Photo from Lviv: How a 'Maslosoyuz' Co-operator's Family Survived a Century

Culture 09/08/2026, 07:56

A 1926 wedding photo from Lviv, published on social media, revealed the story of a prosperous peasant family: education in Drohobych, work at the 'Maslosoyuz' co-operative, a nanny, mandarins, and a decade in the Gulag.

Ukraine's International Reserves Fall to $48.7 Billion: NBU Outlines Causes and Asset Composition

Economy 09/08/2026, 07:36

According to preliminary NBU data, Ukraine's international reserves fell by $2.5 billion in August 2026 to $48.7 billion. The regulator links this to a reduction in the volume of external assistance.

How to check whether your pension was calculated correctly: a lawyer names three key blocks and documents for an audit

Economy 09/08/2026, 06:40

Attorney Serhiy Lytvynenko explained how a pensioner can check the correctness of their pension calculation without knowing the formula: it is enough to conduct an audit of the pension file and cross-check the PFU data with personal documents. In 2026, the recalculation is regulated by Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 236 of February 25.

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