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Firewood and Coal Subsidy in 2026: Who Is Eligible for Government Support

Economy 10/02/2026, 05:51

Ukraine continues to process benefits for the purchase of firewood and coal for the 2026/2027 heating season. The Pension Fund takes citizen incomes and international aid into account.

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Winter Readiness and New Protection: Shmyhal Gives Ukrenergo Tasks Amid Russian Strikes

Economy 10/01/2026, 21:56

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed Ukrenergo to strengthen substation protection, build equipment reserves, and accelerate shelter construction amid Russian strikes.

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Russia's Attempt to Route Grain Exports Bypassing the Black Sea Fails, - Bloomberg

Economy 10/01/2026, 19:27

Russia's attempts to reroute grain exports bypassing the Black Sea have failed: alternative ports handle only a tenth of the volume, and logistics are unprofitable.

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Finland to Direct 50 Million Euros to Support Ukraine's Recovery via World Bank

Economy 10/01/2026, 17:38

Finland is allocating a 50 million euro concessional loan to support Ukraine's economic recovery through the World Bank under the SPUR 2.0 program.

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In September, DTEK restored power to over 3 mln families: where outages were most frequent

Economy 10/01/2026, 17:08

In September 2026, DTEK power engineers restored electricity to more than 3 million Ukrainian families in Kyiv and four regions affected by enemy shelling.

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Minimum Wage of 12 Thousand Hryvnias: Social Policy Committee Proposes Changes to 2027 Budget

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:59

The Verkhovna Rada Social Committee proposed raising the minimum wage to 12,000 hryvnias in the 2027 state budget draft, exceeding the government's 9,546 hryvnias projection.

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Macroeconomic Shock and Currency Shortage: Metallurgy Shutdown Threatens Entire Ukrainian Economy

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:38

The shutdown of Ukraine's metallurgy due to the war threatens severe macroeconomic shocks, falling export revenues, and currency deficits, necessitating a special support fund.

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Dollar Returns to Growth: NBU Exchange Rate for October 2 and Factors Impacting Currency Pair Fluctuations

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:26

The National Bank of Ukraine set the dollar exchange rate for October 2 at 44.83 UAH, up 15 kopecks, while the euro decreased to 50.69 UAH.

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Surviving on 115 Hryvnia: Why Ukraine's Solidarity Pension System Is Exhausted

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:17

Nearly a quarter of Ukrainian pensioners live on 115 UAH a day. Analysis shows the solidarity system is exhausted and requires a shift to a funded model, drawing on European and Canadian experience.

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Communities Face 20 Billion UAH Payment Block: ACU Warns of Winter Risks

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:13

The government and Treasury have suspended payments to local communities amounting to 20 billion UAH, threatening winter preparations and generator purchases.

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Export by Sea Has Become a Deadly Lottery: How the War Hits Ukrainian Metallurgy

Economy 10/01/2026, 15:05

Ukrainian metallurgy faces an unprecedented crisis due to the destruction of key plants, logistical collapse, and a drop in GDP contribution to near zero.

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Price Caps May Limit Electricity Imports in Winter: ICC Proposes a Solution

Economy 10/01/2026, 14:39

Current electricity price caps could block EU imports and dispatchable generation in winter. ICC Ukraine suggests raising the limit to 18,000 UAH/MWh.

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Free Trade Agreement Between Ukraine and Turkey Enters into Force: What Will Change

Economy 10/01/2026, 13:33

On October 1, 2026, the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey entered into force. Ukrainian exporters received tariff preferences.

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Cheap Elevators from Turkey and China Flood the Ukrainian Market: The Hidden Dangers

Economy 10/01/2026, 13:23

Cheap elevators from China and Turkey have flooded the Ukrainian market, frequently failing to meet European fire safety standards and creating severe risks for high-rise residents.

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Blocking City Accounts: Expert Warns of Mass Lawsuits Against the Government

Economy 10/01/2026, 12:47

Political analyst Oleksiy Holobutsky criticized the Cabinet's decision to block city accounts. According to him, freezing payments will lead to utility collapse and lawsuits.

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140 Billion Hryvnias Needed: Over 68,000 Elevators in Ukraine Have Exhausted Their Lifespan

Economy 10/01/2026, 12:12

Over 68,000 elevators in Ukraine have exhausted their lifespan, and their complete replacement is estimated at 140 billion hryvnias, experts warn.

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Auction to Sell Gulliver Shopping Mall in Kyiv Fails: Oschadbank's Position

Economy 10/01/2026, 11:17

The auction to sell Kyiv's Gulliver shopping mall for $207 million failed due to a lack of bids. State banks will determine the asset's future.

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Ukrenergo Issues Evening Warning for Kyiv and Two Regions, No Blackouts Currently

Economy 10/01/2026, 10:58

Ukrenergo canceled scheduled power outages for October 1, 2026, but urged residents of Kyiv, Kyiv region, and Zhytomyr region to save electricity in the evening.

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