#Kyiv Economic Forum

Demographer Ella Libanova stated at the Kyiv International Economic Forum that only about a third of the five million refugees currently abroad will return to Ukraine after the war ends.

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy lowers its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the third time this year: minus 1–1.5 percentage points are added to June's 1.6%. Minister Kravchenko attributes this to port blockades, shelling, and shifted budget expenditures.

Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky stated that direct damage to Ukrainian business from enemy strikes since the beginning of the year has exceeded $7.7 billion and may reach $10 billion by the end of the year.

DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko stated at the Kyiv International Economic Forum that the company will continue investing in Ukraine's energy sector, including wind generation development, despite the war and capacity destruction.