#Economy

Ukraine receives second IMF tranche: $690 million enters the budget

Economy 07/23/2026, 13:58

Ukraine has received a second IMF tranche of $690 million 💵. Prime Minister Serhiy Kretsky confirmed that the funds have already entered the budget and will be used to support macroeconomic stability 📉. This is part of a new four-year program totaling $8.1 billion 🤝.

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Ukrainian economy: labor shortage and a new focus on engineering professions

Economy 07/22/2026, 23:55

By 2036, Ukraine will need more than 2.6 million new workers. 🏗️ Construction and industry will be the leaders in hiring, while the agricultural sector will shrink. The state is changing the personnel training system, focusing on real demand rather than university plans. 📉📈

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Increase in gas and electricity tariffs: IMF sets reform deadlines for Ukraine

Economy 07/22/2026, 09:30

The IMF has proposed that Ukraine start increasing gas and electricity tariffs in 2027. ⚡️ The goal is to finance the restoration of the energy sector and attract investment. The Fund requires the creation of a targeted support system for vulnerable segments of the population before price liberalization. 📉

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Expires in a month: deadline for spending on the 'National Cashback' card

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:28

Authorities remind: money on the 'National Cashback' card must be spent by July 31. After this date, the balance will return to the budget. Find out where you can pay and how to find the necessary goods in 'Diia' 🇺🇦💳

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IMF Approves New Tranche for Ukraine: $690 Million and Reform Challenges

Economy 07/21/2026, 18:14

The IMF has approved a new tranche of $690 million for Ukraine after completing the review of the assistance program. 🇺🇦💰 Despite maintaining macroeconomic stability, the Fund noted a slowdown in reforms and the impact of external crises on the country's reserves. Kristalina Georgieva urged Kyiv to pursue strict fiscal policy. 📉🏛️

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IMF approves new tranche for Ukraine: $690 million for the budget amid war

Economy 07/21/2026, 10:41

The IMF has approved the first review of the financing program for Ukraine. 🇺🇦💰 The country's budget will be replenished by $690 million, bringing the total amount under the program to $2.2 billion. The Fund notes the preservation of economic stability despite the war and attacks on infrastructure. 📉🏭

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Exemption from mobilization in 2026: strict salary requirements and new rules for businesses

Politics 07/19/2026, 08:07

In 2026, new rules for exemption from mobilization came into force: private companies must pay employees a minimum of 1200 euros and confirm the status of a critically important enterprise. Experts forecast a reduction in the number of exempted persons by 5-15% by the end of the year. 🇺🇦💼📉

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Fuel Crisis in Russia: Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals the Reality Behind Official Rhetoric

Economy 07/18/2026, 13:35

Ukrainian intelligence has revealed the real state of fuel in Russia: shortages, rising prices, and administrative redistribution of reserves. Official rhetoric about stabilization does not correspond to reality. 🛢️📉 #Russia #FuelCrisis #Economy

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Economic Storm in Russia: Stock Market Crash, Record Deficit, and Decline in Putin's Approval Rating

Economy 07/18/2026, 10:01

The Russian economy is entering a new phase of crisis: stock market indices have crashed, VTB shares have hit a minimum, and the budget deficit has exceeded 5 trillion rubles. Experts link this to the war and record military spending. 📉🇷🇺

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Ukrainian car park against the backdrop of war: the phenomenon of the secondary market and the boom in electric vehicles

Economy 07/18/2026, 08:18

The Ukrainian car park has undergone serious changes over the years of war: the secondary market dominates, electric vehicles have become more popular, and crossovers are the favorites. We analyze how the war has influenced the automotive habits of Ukrainians 🚗⚡️

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Diesel on the brink: why fuel in Ukraine is inevitably going to rise by at least 5 hryvnias

Economy 07/17/2026, 17:20

Fuel prices in Ukraine are inevitably rising: diesel and gasoline will become more expensive by at least 5 hryvnias per liter. An expert explains that wholesale prices have already exceeded retail prices, and networks have exhausted their cheap fuel reserves. 📉⛽

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Business sets conditions for the new government: 10 priorities from EBA

Economy 07/17/2026, 16:55

Ukrainian business has voiced 10 demands to the new government: from fighting corruption to accelerating European integration. 🇪🇺 The European Business Association is ready to cooperate but insists on consultations before decisions are made. ❄️ The main task today is named preparation for winter.

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New reservation center in Ukraine: how the state will bring order to critically important enterprises

Politics 07/16/2026, 21:49

A Coordination Center for Reservation Issues has been created in Ukraine to determine critically important enterprises. The state is strengthening control while demand for jobs with protection from mobilization grows by 25%. 🇺🇦📉

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Export Breakthrough: Russia Remains Uzbekistan's Top Partner in the First Half of 2026

Economy 07/16/2026, 19:26

Uzbekistan increased exports to $12.6 billion over 5 months in 2026 📈. Russia solidified its position as the main partner with a supply volume of $1.9 billion, overtaking China and France. The geography of trade is expanding, including new markets in Asia and Europe 🌍🚛

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The Rhine Runs Dry: How Drought Paralyzes German Logistics and Hits the European Economy

Economy 07/16/2026, 14:27

Critical drop in the Rhine's water level paralyzes German logistics: giants Thyssenkrupp and BASF are forced to change supply schemes. Drought hits the entire European economy and even spoils the quality of milk for Italian Parmesan 🌡️🚢🧀

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Polish business cannot do without Ukrainians: how structural dependence on labor from Ukraine will change the region's economy

Economy 07/16/2026, 08:13

Ukrainians make up almost 70% of all foreign workers in Poland. Experts warn: after the war, fierce competition for personnel will begin between Ukraine and the EU, and Polish business can no longer function without our specialists. 🇺🇦🇵🇱📉

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Construction Collapse: Why Ukraine's Market Plunged 6.5% and Where Developers Are Heading

Economy 07/15/2026, 17:00

Ukraine's construction market showed a sharp decline of 6.5% over five months. Residential construction has not reached 2019 levels, and infrastructure projects are losing momentum due to a lack of personnel and funds. Developers are forced to seek new markets abroad 🏗️📉

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New consumption map: why Western Ukraine is booming while Kharkiv and Kyiv are losing customers

Economy 07/13/2026, 17:41

The map of Ukrainian consumption has flipped: Western Ukraine is showing explosive growth in retail trade, while Kyiv and Kharkiv remain in deep decline. Experts explain this by the inflow of capital and rising wages in the rear regions. 📉📈 #economy #retail #Ukraine

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