#War Economy

Ukrainian business has invested nearly $4 billion since 2022 in restoring infrastructure and production, while foreign investors remain cautious due to war risks. Rinat Akhmetov’s SCM holding has become the largest private investor, setting a record of $1.4 billion in capital investment in 2025.

Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that over the past six months, more than 300 gas stations have been destroyed or damaged in the country, causing serious economic damage and requiring the creation of insurance mechanisms.

Organizer of the ethno-electronic festival 'Viri. Prostoneba,' Alena Hudykova, revealed the financial results: 6.2 million UAH in taxes and 2.25 million UAH in donations to the 'Dronopad' fundraiser of the 'Come Back Alive' foundation.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada Finance Committee, Danylo Hetmanets, explained that the impossibility of introducing general tax holidays is due to the need to finance the army, but confirmed the existence of assistance mechanisms for those affected by shelling.

🇺🇦 On August 17, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers submitted Koretsky's government program to the Verkhovna Rada. The main goal is to withstand and win the war. The document includes plans for army funding, business support, and accelerating European integration. The Prime Minister emphasized the personal responsibility of ministers. ⚡️ #Ukraine #CabinetOfMinisters #Koretsky #Rada

🚨 Critical strike on ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih on the night of August 16, 2026. 💥 As a result of the attack, 2 people died, 13 were injured. 🏭 Blast furnace and energy production damaged; the plant switched to minimum mode. ⚖️ The Russian Ministry of Defense called the targets military-industrial complex (MIC) facilities; the plant insists on its civilian status. 📉 The strike exacerbates the economic crisis of the industry against the backdrop of rising tariffs and logistical problems.

🇺🇦 Vacationers in Zatoka had a picnic on the wing of a downed drone. We analyze what kind of equipment this is and why the military is sounding the alarm. 🔍 Fact-checking showed that this is not a "Shahed," but a cheap "Gerbera" decoy made of foam. ⚠️ The SES warns: even such fragments are deadly due to detonators and toxic fuel. 📉 Experts criticized "Odesan fatalism" as a violation of safety rules.

💰 Businesses affected by shelling can legally reduce corporate income tax. The STS clarified the rules for writing off destroyed property: small businesses write off according to accounting rules, large businesses according to tax rules. The main thing is to collect documents (SES acts, ERDR). Losses can also be recorded in the «Diia» app for compensation. 🏭📉

🇺🇦 Ukraine is considering the possibility of limited gas exports (up to 15% of production) on the condition that domestic needs are fully covered. Experts emphasize that the decision must be made by the government to control resource flows. 💰 Export revenue could be directed towards restoring infrastructure damaged by shelling. 📉 At the same time, private gas production remains 26% lower than 2021 levels.

🚨 SHOCK: Vasilevskaya-Smaglyuk refused aid to shelling victims, citing 4.5 million vacancies! People's Deputy from "Servant of the People" Olga Vasilevskaya-Smaglyuk was exposed for lying. On air, she stated that she would not support payments of 6,500 UAH to those who lost their jobs, arguing that "there are 4.5 million vacancies in the country". 📉 Reality: There are only 100-110 thousand vacancies. The deputy's figure is overstated by 45 times! 🔥 Public exploded: "With these 6,500 hryvnias, they are apparently buying yachts in Montenegro". The deputy accused citizens of laziness, ignoring the fact that business in frontline zones has been destroyed by RF strikes. The gap between the cabinet and the trench has reached a critical point.

🚢 Russian oil tankers are turning into «Mad Max» machines: they are being wrapped in nets and cages to protect against Ukrainian drones. Experts note a rise in freight rates and difficulties with insurance. Ukraine has intensified attacks, while Russia is strengthening port defenses. 🛡️🛢️ #BlackSea #Oil #Drones

🚨 **Economic Ramstein: ICC Ukraine Calls for Systemic Port Protection** Volodymyr Shchelkunov stated that Ukraine needs to move from situational port protection to a systematic security policy. 🇺🇦 🔹 **Main Threat:** Russia is consciously increasing shipping risks by attacking infrastructure and crews. 🔹 **Solution:** Creating an inter-agency mechanism ("Infrastructure Ramstein") involving the Navy, Ministry of Defense, and banks. 🔹 **Finances:** Requires cancellation of the 30% UZ tariff hike and creation of lending mechanisms for exporters. Without these measures, the agricultural and metallurgical sectors risk losing competitiveness in the global market. 📉🚜 #Ukraine #Economy #Ports #ICC #Export

🚨 Night siege of Novorossiysk: mass drone and boat attack lasts over 5 hours. Mayor confirms damage to homes and construction sites. 📉 Oil exports falling, port under threat. 🔥 Fires in city center and active air defense operations. #Novorossiysk #Attack #AirDefense #Economy

📉 Metinvest paid UAH 8.5 billion in taxes for the first half of 2026. This is 8% less than last year. 🚫 Port blockades and CBAM threaten to shut down half of Ukraine's metallurgical enterprises by the end of the year. 🌿 The environmental tax increased by 12%, despite the overall drop in payments. 🇺🇦 Since 2022, more than UAH 82 billion has been transferred to the budget.

📉 Economic Forecast for August 9, 2026: Prices in Ukraine Could Soar by 20%. Alexander Bondarenko, Director of the Investment Programs Bureau, warned of a supply shock due to the destruction of warehouses. 🔥 Key Takeaways: • Price increases of 15–20% due to loss compensation. • Impact on electronics, auto parts, and imports. • Supply recovery will take 1–1.5 months. #economy #inflation #ukrainianews

📉 Russian Economy in a Spiral: Sentiment index drops to a minimum since 2022. Russians are withdrawing deposits (0.5 trillion in June!), buying only used cars, and fleeing to Armenia due to fear of mobilization. Budget deficit is record-breaking — 5.73 trillion rubles. 💸🚗🇦🇲

🚨 SBU and law enforcement officials dismantled 4 mobilization evasion schemes. 7 people detained: from a psychiatrist to a National Guard employee. 💰 Service costs ranged from $5,000 to $12,000. 📍 Schemes: fake employment, forged certificates, fake graduate studies, and swimming across the border. ⚖️ Suspects face up to 10 years in prison.

🏦 NBU updated the rules: stricter control over schemes, easier for clients. Banks will get more time for reporting, and logistics companies will be able to pay taxes in foreign currency. #NBU #Banks #Finance