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Ukraine's Budget Declaration for 2027–2029: Wage Growth, Deficit Reduction, and Two Development Scenarios

Economy 06/18/2026, 16:04

🇺🇦 Ukraine's Budget Declaration for 2027–2029: wage growth to 44k UAH, budget deficit reduction, and two economic development scenarios. 💰📈 #Ukraine #Budget #Economy

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The Price of War: How Military Spending is Destroying Russia's Financial Stability

Economy 06/18/2026, 15:36

🇷🇺 Russia is rapidly increasing public debt due to the war with Ukraine. The budget deficit has risen by 60%, and debt servicing costs have doubled. The economy is slowing down, fuel is in short supply — the country is beginning to import gasoline from Asia. 🚗⛽ #Russia #Economy #War

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15% Rate: The National Bank of Ukraine Keeps the Rate Unchanged for the Third Time in a Row but Remains Ready for Tough Measures

Economy 06/18/2026, 15:25

The NBU has left the benchmark rate unchanged at 15% for the third time in a row. Andriy Pyshny explained this by risks in the Middle East and a financing deficit, but warned: if inflation rises, the rate may be raised. 📉🏦

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Ukrainians Choose Their Native Regions: Why the 'eRecovery' Program Does Not Stimulate a Mass Exodus to the West

Economy 06/18/2026, 15:22

Ukrainians are not mass-migrating to the West: the 'eRecovery' program shows that people prefer to restore housing in their native regions. 🏠🇺🇦 Minister Kuleba explains why the state will not artificially stimulate migration. #eRecovery #RealEstate

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Battle for Pensions: Ministry of Social Policy Sets Priorities in the Dispute Between NBU and Ukrposhta

Economy 06/18/2026, 14:13

The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has clarified its position in the dispute between the NBU and Ukrposhta regarding the creation of a financial inclusion bank. The ministry stated: the operator's brand is not important, the main thing is to ensure access to pensions in villages and frontline zones where there are no banks. 🏦🇺🇦

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Ukrainian exports in 2026: 23 new markets in six months and the strategy for transitioning to deep processing

Economy 06/18/2026, 13:56

In the first half of 2026, Ukraine opened 23 new export directions, beating last year's record 🚀. The focus is shifting to products with high added value: from pet food to meat products 🥩🥛. This is part of the strategy until 2030 to develop processing and create new jobs 🏭🇺🇦.

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Fuel Price Crash at Ukrainian Gas Stations: 'Ukrnafta' and SOCAR Revise Fuel Prices

Economy 06/18/2026, 13:53

A sharp drop in fuel prices has been recorded in Ukraine: 'Ukrnafta' lowered gasoline prices by 3 hryvnias, while SOCAR reduced them by 1. While private networks are holding prices steady, state companies are offering the most favorable conditions. 📉⛽

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Dollar strengthens, euro weakens: current exchange rates in banks and exchange offices on June 18

Economy 06/18/2026, 13:34

The dollar has strengthened in exchange offices, while the euro continues to fall. We analyze where the most profitable rates are today in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Monobank 💵📉

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Seasonal boom: in Ukraine 15 candidates for one position, while salaries in the West reach 29,000 hryvnias

Economy 06/18/2026, 12:31

🔥 Seasonal boom in Ukraine: 15 people compete for one position! In May 2026, record salaries of up to 29,000 hryvnias are offered in the West, while the labor market is shrinking in frontline zones. We analyze where to find work and how much they pay. 🇺🇦💰

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Not enough work experience for a pension: how to legally buy years in Ukraine and how much it costs

Economy 06/18/2026, 12:27

Not enough work experience for a pension? In Ukraine, you can legally buy the missing years through voluntary insurance. We tell you how much a month of work experience costs in 2026 and what benefits exist for veterans and those who worked abroad. 🇺🇦💰📉

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300 Billion in Debt: How the Consumer Credit Crisis Threatens China's Economic Recovery

Economy 06/18/2026, 12:11

China faces a crisis: the population has accumulated $300 billion in non-performing loans. 📉 This threatens Beijing's plans to recover the economy through domestic demand. Despite record industrial profits, retail sales are falling, and banks are forced to freeze debts. 🏦🇨🇳

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Oil Plunges 17%: AMCU Demands Immediate Gas Price Cuts from Service Stations

Economy 06/17/2026, 23:30

AMCU Head Pavlo Kyrylenko demanded immediate gasoline price cuts from gas stations due to a 17% drop in global oil prices. ⛽️📉 While diesel has become cheaper, gasoline prices remain stable, which the regulator considers unacceptable. Operators have been warned of fines for collusion. 🚫💰

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Budget Declaration 2027–2029: Accelerating GDP Growth, Rising Wages, and Two Security Scenarios

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:43

🇺🇦 New Budget Declaration 2027–2029: GDP growth up to 6.7%, wage increases, and two security scenarios. Social standards will grow at an accelerated pace, while support for veterans and migrants will continue. 💰📈

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New payment rules: how assistance for veterans and those injured at CI will change

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:30

The government has simplified the process of obtaining sick leave for veterans: seniority is now calculated over 2 years, not 1. In addition, the circle of recipients of assistance for those injured at critical infrastructure facilities has been expanded. 🇺🇦💰

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Fuel Collapse: Russia Imports Gasoline from Asia for the First Time in Decades Due to Drone Attacks

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:09

Russia is importing gasoline from Asia for the first time in decades due to a critical shortage following drone attacks on refineries. The country has imposed an export ban on fuel, allowed the production of "dirty" gasoline, and set refueling limits of 30 liters. 🛢️🚫🚗

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Dollar rises again, euro falls: new official exchange rates from NBU on June 18

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:21

NBU updated exchange rates on June 18: the dollar rose to 44.80 UAH, while the euro fell to 51.93 UAH. 💵📉 The regulator also reminded that currency exchange can be canceled within 15 minutes if you change your mind. 🏦⏱️

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Where is it cheapest now: monitoring food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 17

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:11

Where is it best to buy groceries now? 🛒 RBC-Ukraine analyzed supermarket prices on June 17. Eggs continue to get cheaper, while prices for oil and milk have stabilized. Read the full report on how expenses for the basic shopping basket have changed. 📉🥚🥛

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Record fine for Sabre: how the British giant tried to bypass sanctions against 'Ural Airlines'

Economy 06/17/2026, 21:07

The British subsidiary of Sabre has been fined more than £1 million for violating sanctions against 'Ural Airlines'. The company attempted to receive payments through banks outside the UK, which the regulator classified as evasion. This is a record fine for violating anti-Russian restrictions in the country. 🇬🇧✈️🚫

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