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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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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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Rolled-up US dollar and euro banknotes, symbolizing currency reserves and devaluation risks in the context of NBU lifting restrictions

Currency Thaw: NBU Lifts Restrictions, but the Price of Freedom is Reserves and Devaluation Risks

Economy 08/13/2026, 09:34
🇺🇦 NBU introduces a currency thaw: restrictions on capital movement are eased starting August 11, 2026. 💰 Price of freedom: The NBU is ready to spend reserves ($4.76 billion in July) to contain devaluation. 📉 Forecast: Liberalization could add $0.3–0.6 billion in monthly demand and weaken the hryvnia by 1.5–3.5%. ⚠️ The IMF recommends caution, despite supporting a flexible exchange rate. #Ukraine #NBU #Currency #Economy #Hryvnia
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Facade of Pivdennyi Bank office with logo and 'bank' inscription, reflecting stability and credit growth in 2026

Pivdenny Bank in 2026: Record growth in lending and currency operations amidst market stagnation

Economy 08/13/2026, 09:08
🏦 Pivdenny Bank has published the results for the first half of 2026, showing figures that significantly exceed market averages. 📈 Business lending grew by 19% (vs. 12% market average), while corporate deposits increased by 6% against a general market decline. 💵 Currency record: the volume of forex operations exceeded $1 billion for the first time in a single month. The bank actively supports the defense industry. 🇺🇦 The financial institution confirms its status as one of the leaders of the Ukrainian market with private capital.
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Blue tram on a street in Vinnytsia against the backdrop of historic buildings, illustrating the rise in real estate prices in August 2026

Vinnitsa Real Estate Market in August 2026: Housing Prices Reach New Highs

Economy 08/13/2026, 08:17
🏠 Vinnitsa Real Estate Market in August 2026: Housing Prices Reach New Highs. 📈 One-bedroom apartments on the secondary market average $56,000. This segment saw the strongest growth over six months. 🏢 In new developments, there is a price boom in the business class; the comfort class rose by 4%. 🏦 Rent for a one-bedroom apartment starts from 15,000 UAH. Housing consumes up to 68% of a family's budget. 🔍 Developers offer installment plans and "єОселя" programs, but demand remains high. Prices in Kyiv are even higher, and rent in Uzhhorod is the most expensive in the country.
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Elderly woman carefully reviews documents about the one-time payment for Independence Day 2026, checking eligibility and whether it can be used to pay utility bills

One-time payment for Independence Day 2026: who is eligible for the funds and can they be used to pay utility bills

Economy 08/13/2026, 07:26
💰 One-time payment for Independence Day 2026: who is eligible for the funds and can they be used to pay utility bills? ✅ The payment is due to participants in combat operations, veterans, persons with disabilities, orphans, and low-income pensioners. ✅ The payment amount is 2000 hryvnias. ✅ A lawyer confirmed: money can be spent on any needs, including paying utility bills. ✅ You can submit an application through the «Dія» portal or in person at the PFU. ⏳ Deadline for submission — until August 20, 2026. #IndependenceDay #Payment2026 #PFU #SocialSupport
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A woman holds a house-shaped key, symbolizing the choice between a mortgage and renting in 2026.

Mortgage or Rent: Why Equal Payments Don't Guarantee Profit and How to Avoid Debt Traps in 2026

Economy 08/13/2026, 07:10
🏠 Mortgage or Rent: What is more profitable in 2026? Expert Taras Kozak warns: equality of mortgage and rent payments does not guarantee the profitability of buying. 🔹 Main mistake: lack of money for repairs and furniture. 🔹 30% Rule: do not spend more than a third of your income on housing. 🔹 Financial cushion: critically important for stability. Preferential mortgage is an exception, but commercial rates can lead to overpayment several times over. Before buying, answer 3 questions from the expert. #realestate #mortgage #finance #ukraine2026
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Senior woman reviewing documents about pension increase in 2026

Pensioners with special merits will receive an increase of up to 40%: who and how much they will receive in 2026

Economy 08/13/2026, 06:38
🇺🇦 In Ukraine, mothers of many children can receive a pension increase of up to 40%! In 2026, the subsistence minimum for non-working persons is 2595 UAH. The supplement for moms with 5+ children is from 908 UAH (35%). 📌 Important: the payment is independent of indexation and is recalculated automatically. 👇 Read details about the new rules in our article.
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Entrepreneur analyzing tax documents and receipts at a desk with laptop and calculator — illustration for 'White Business Club' topic and tax benefits for compliant taxpayers

The White Business Club: How to enter the list of conscientious taxpayers and receive tax preferences

Economy 08/13/2026, 00:57
🇺🇦 **White Business Club: new rules of the game in 2026** The Ukrainian Tax Service has moved to a new control model: now not only the absence of violations is assessed, but also the behavior of the business as a whole. You can get on the list of conscientious taxpayers (LCT) automatically if the company's indicators are higher than the industry average. 📉 **What does the status give?** ✅ Fewer tax inspections. ✅ Fast VAT refund (critical for exporters). ✅ Personal compliance manager from the STS. ✅ Early warning about risks. ⚠️ **Important:** The status does not provide tax holidays and does not automatically write off debts. The presence of arrears, as a rule, blocks entry to the list. #Taxes #BusinessUkraine #VAT #STS
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