Darya Fomina

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.

Articles

Ukrnafta gas station with mobile refueling modules, showcasing adaptation to war realities in 2026

Ukrnafta Deploys Mobile Gas Stations: How the Company Adapts to the New Realities of War in 2026

Economy 08/13/2026, 17:00
🚛 Ukrnafta launches mobile gas stations: how the company will fuel Ukrainians in wartime conditions in 2026. 🔹 Board Chairman Bohdan Kukur announced the purchase of special equipment for operations in areas where stationary gas stations have been destroyed. 🔹 Main problem: legislation currently does not allow refueling in open fields without a stationary station license. 🔹 Risk: without legal mobile gas stations, the shadow market with dangerous fuel will grow. #Ukrnafta #Economy #War #GasStations #Fuel
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Woman selecting potatoes in a Ukrainian supermarket, despite rumors of food shortages

The enemy provokes panic: why empty shelves in Ukrainian stores are logistics, not hunger

Economy 08/13/2026, 16:26
🇺🇦 Panic is being whipped up on social media due to empty shelves in Ukrainian stores. CCD experts and retailers assure: this is only a temporary logistical failure after attacks, not real hunger. 📉 Andriy Kovalenko: "There will be no shortage. The enemy wants to make us buy up the last buckwheat." 🚚 After strikes on Fozzy Group warehouses on the night of August 5, supplies were disrupted, but the network plans to fully restore the range by August 24. 🛑 Main advice: do not fall for provocations and keep a cool head. There are enough goods in the country.
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Shelves with Marlboro and Parliament cigarettes in a store — illustrating the shortage of tobacco products after strikes on Fozzy and Novus warehouses in Ukraine

Cigarettes Disappear from Shelves: How Strikes on Fozzy and Novus Warehouses Paralyzed Ukraine's Tobacco Market

Economy 08/13/2026, 14:05
🚬 Cigarettes are disappearing from the shelves of "Silpo" and "Fozzy" due to strikes on Fozzy and Novus warehouses. JTI and Philip Morris are looking for detours, but warn: prices may rise due to logistics. 📉 📦 Since 2022, more than 1 million sq. m of warehouses have been destroyed. Business is demanding flexibility from the state: allow the removal of goods from "blind" warehouses. 🔥 The strikes on August 5 affected not only tobacco but also "Epitsentr", Rozetka, and "Nova Poshta". The logistical crisis of 2026 threatens market stability.
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Construction worker in helmet and vest holding blueprints against backdrop of hotel under construction in Carpathians, investment growth chart and coin stacks — symbolizing developers’ shift to income-generating real estate

The Carpathians as a New Financial Fortress: Why Ukrainian Developers Are Massively Shifting to Income-Generating Real Estate

Economy 08/13/2026, 13:24
🏗️ The Carpathians have become Ukraine's new financial fortress. Due to military risks and banks refusing to fund "excavation" stages, developers are massively shifting to income-generating real estate. 📈 By the end of 2025, there were 105 aparthotel projects in the country, 86% of which are in the West. 💰 Investors from Kyiv and the south are outsourcing management to professionals, reducing risks. 🔒 The market is growing: from 12 projects in 2023 to 30 in 2024. #realestate #investments #carpathians #economy #ukraine
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Two women discuss financial charts on a computer in an office, illustrating the theme of economic sabotage and imports

Economic Sabotage: Why Ukrainian Diplomats Promote Imports Instead of Supporting Domestic Business

Economy 08/13/2026, 10:55
🚨 Economic Sabotage: Ukrainian Diplomats Help Imports Instead of Supporting Their Own People's Deputy Dmytro Kysilevskyi has exposed the practice of a number of ambassadors who, instead of promoting Ukrainian exports, are engaged in attracting foreign goods to the domestic market. 📉 Facts: - Ambassadors lobby the interests of foreign companies in Ukraine. - Ministers ignore local manufacturers during procurement, preferring to spend the budget abroad. - Diplomats oppose anti-dumping measures that protect domestic business. 🇺🇦 The deputy proposes introducing KPIs and sending "non-understanding" diplomats on educational trips to factories in Nikopol, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. #Ukraine #Economy #Diplomacy #Kysilevskyi #RBK
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Calculation of hidden renovation costs for new buildings in 2026 using a calculator, house model and coins

Hidden costs of new builds: why renovation prices in 2026 double the housing purchase budget

Economy 08/13/2026, 10:40
🏠 Prices for new builds in Ukraine in 2026 are rising not only due to the cost of the "shell" but also due to the increase in renovation costs. 📉 Experts warn: the price per square meter is just the beginning. 💰 Basic renovation now costs 9–14 thousand UAH/m², while complex renovation can reach 30 thousand UAH/m². 🔍 For a 50 m² apartment, the renovation budget can equal the price of the property. ✅ Housing with ready-made finishing is becoming more profitable, but requires careful inspection of the package. #realestate #renovation #newbuilds #economy #2026
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Glass jar of apricot jam with whole halves in amber syrup, spoon lifting a glistening piece, fresh apricots and copper pot on rustic wooden table

Whole halves and amber syrup: the main secret of perfect apricot jam in 2026

Culture 08/13/2026, 10:30
🍑 How to cook perfect apricot jam so that the halves don't fall apart? The secret is simple: 24 hours in the refrigerator and complete absence of stirring! 🧊✨ In 2026, the trend towards naturalness brings us back to "royal" recipes. The XAB.info editorial team analyzed a method that turns delicate fruits into an amber delicacy with an almond aroma. 🔹 Main rule: do not stir! 🔹 Main secret: 24-hour maceration in the cold. 🔹 Bonus: kernels from pits for aroma. Read the full longread about how to preserve summer in a jar. 🍯
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Woman leaving office with box of belongings and computer — symbol of consequences of avoiding employment contract in 2026

Shadow work: why refusing a labor contract in 2026 threatens loss of pension and million-dollar fines

Economy 08/13/2026, 10:13
⚠️ Working without a contract: why it is dangerous in 2026. Lawyer Yevhen Bulymenko warned about the risks of unofficial employment. 🔻 The employee loses the right to vacation, sick leave, and pension. 🔻 Employers risk fines up to 259,410 UAH per employee. 🔻 The court can oblige payment of salary at the regional average + taxes. #Ukraine #LaborRights #Economy #Work
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