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Satellite footage reveals kilometer-long queues at gas stations in Russia: a massive fuel crisis

Economy 07/03/2026, 23:03

Satellite footage reveals kilometer-long queues at gas stations in Russia: fuel shortage reaches critical point. In Zabaykalsky Krai and other regions, vehicle accumulations are visible from space, while gasoline prices hit record highs. 🔥🚗🛢️

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Eggs have become cheaper, buckwheat has divided retailers: a review of prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 3

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:59

Prices for basic products have changed in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs became 3 hryvnias cheaper in the ATB chain, while "Auchan" maintains leadership in minimum cost. Buckwheat continues to show a huge price spread between chains, with the best price at "Silpo" available only with a loyalty card. 🥚🍞📉

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Summer Job Market 2026: Where to Find Work and Which Vacancies Are in Demand in Ukraine

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:45

Over 235,000 vacancies are open in Ukraine, with more than 11,000 being part-time. Summer 2026 has become the peak of demand for seasonal workers: from berry pickers to bartenders and couriers. 🍓🥤📦

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Banking secrecy under threat? NBU changes account access rules: who will have to pay up

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:24

NBU changes banking secrecy disclosure rules: what will change for Ukrainians? 🏦 There will be no total control, but debtors will have to be more careful. Now, not only accounts but also electronic wallets can be frozen. However, repayment of small debts will become fully automatic. Let's figure out who should worry and who shouldn't. 📉📱

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School Kit: How and when parents of first-graders will receive 5,000 hryvnias this year

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:21

Parents of first-graders will receive 5,000 hryvnias under the "School Kit" program already this summer! 💰📚 Payments will begin after July 10 — make sure to prepare your children for school. #SchoolKit #FirstGraders #SocialSupport

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Subsidies until 2027: Who in Ukraine does not need to resubmit documents and who will have to rush to the PFO

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:14

The PFO has extended the validity of housing subsidies in Ukraine until 2027. Most citizens will not need to resubmit documents — everything will be done automatically, but there are exceptions. Find out who needs to rush to the fund and how to report a change in income so as not to lose the payment. 🏠💰🇺🇦

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Fuel crisis in Russian aviation: how Ukrainian strikes on refineries forced Russia to buy kerosene in Japan

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:04

Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have led to a fuel collapse in aviation: Russia is forced to buy kerosene in Japan through complex schemes involving transshipment in South Korea. Fuel prices have soared by 17%, and airlines, including "Azimuth," are facing a critical shortage of resources. ✈️🇷🇺🇯🇵

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Dollar drops sharply by 24 kopecks: how falling oil prices affect the hryvnia exchange rate

Economy 07/03/2026, 20:48

The dollar dropped sharply by 24 kopecks, and the euro by 6 kopecks. Experts link this to falling oil prices but warn: do not expect a sharp strengthening of the hryvnia, as the exchange rate is influenced by many factors. 📉💵🇺🇦

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Funds Arrived: How Ukrainians Receive Their First Cashback and When It Expires

Economy 07/03/2026, 20:50

Ukrainians are starting to receive cashback for April! 💳💰 Funds are already arriving on cards, but they cannot be withdrawn—only spent on purchases. The validity period of the funds has been extended until 2026. 🇺🇦 #NationalCashback #Ukraine #Economy

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The '3000 km across Ukraine' Program in 2026: How to Get a Free Ticket in Summer and Why Seats Are Scarce

Economy 07/03/2026, 19:59

🚆 In the summer of 2026, the '3000 km across Ukraine' program remains active — but seats are scarce! Free tickets are available only on specific trains. Check the current list on the UZ website — hurry to book! 🇺🇦 #Ukrzaliznytsia #FreeTravel

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DTEK of Rinat Akhmetov — Ukraine's Largest Private Investor According to Forbes

Economy 07/03/2026, 19:45

DTEK of Rinat Akhmetov topped the Forbes Ukraine ranking as the country's largest private investor with investments of 57.5 billion UAH. 💰⚡️ The holding is restoring destroyed infrastructure and building new wind turbines, while also actively supporting veterans through the "ProVeteran" project. 🇺🇦🏗️

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Income Tax Refund for Education in 2025: Who is Eligible and How to Meet the Deadline

Economy 07/03/2026, 19:10

Employed Ukrainians can reclaim PIT for education in 2025 🎓💰. The declaration must be submitted by December 31, 2026, otherwise the right to a refund will be lost. The Ministry of Education has also confirmed that passing scores for elite specialties will not be lowered.

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War Rewrites Retail Rules: How 'Simi' and 'Blyzhenko' Chains Are Capturing the Ukrainian Market

Economy 07/03/2026, 18:50

Ukrainian retail is restructuring under the impact of war: 'Simi' and 'Blyzhenko' chains are showing record growth, opening hundreds of compact stores in the West. Leaders' revenue has grown by hundreds of percent, while developers are building small shopping centers to reduce drone attack risks. 🇺🇦🛒📉

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New conscription exemption rules for small farmers: how to maintain status and avoid mobilization

Economy 07/03/2026, 14:07

🚜 New exemption rules for small farmers: now regional criteria must be met. 📈 The number of exempted individuals has grown by 300,000 in a year. #Ukraine #Farmers #Exemption

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Dollar exchange rate in PrivatBank drops again: comparison with Oschadbank on July 3, 2026

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:58

PrivatBank lowered the dollar selling rate to 44.85 UAH, while at Oschadbank it remained at the level of 45 UAH. 📉💵 Find out where it is currently more profitable to buy and sell currency in the largest banks of Ukraine. #currency #privatbank #oschadbank #dollar

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Fuel Collapse in Novorossiysk: Gasoline Vanishes, Diesel Available Only with Special Cards

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:50

⛽ Gasoline ran out in Novorossiysk — diesel only with special cards. Reason: fuel outflow from Crimea. In Anapa, police and volunteers are on duty at gas stations. Putin called the problems "non-critical," but prices are hitting records 📈

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Selling inherited land without taxes: new rules and limits in 2024

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:43

How to sell inherited land without taxes? 🏡💰 We analyze the new rules: when you can get the full amount "in hand" and what limits apply in 2024. Read the details in the RBK-Ukraine material! #taxes #land #inheritance

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Major retail reshuffle: who will become the new king of Ukrainian supermarkets after the war

Economy 07/03/2026, 13:40

🛒 The Ukrainian supermarket market is awaiting a grand reshuffle. After the war, a triopoly will form: ATB, Fozzy Group, and Novus. But what will happen to regional chains and how will EU accession affect them? 🇪🇺📉 #retail #Ukraine #Novus #ATB #Fozzy

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