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Economy
The current rate of inflation is within Ukraine’s central bank forecast and has been caused by an increase in vegetable prices due to dry weather, higher costs for electricity, labor, and imports.
Sep. 12
Energy
Putin thought he could hold Europe hostage with the might of Russia’s energy sector. As it turns out, Europe may be in a position to dig Moscow’s economic grave.
Sep. 10
Economy
Ukraine’s previous credit rating was upgraded from 'CCC-' to 'CCC+', though the Long-Term Foreign Currency IDR remains at 'RD' (Restricted Default).
Sep. 7
War in Ukraine
US indicts two Russians on election-meddling charges; Death toll rises to 53 in Poltava attack, 65 still in critical condition; Report: Russian economy to plummet due to sanctions and labor shortage.
Sep. 5
Russia
Though the Russian economy is expected to shrink even under a baseline scenario, interest rates under these conditions will not exceed 17 percent, keeping inflation in single digits.
Aug. 31
Business
Vote in favor of sealing private debt deals and first foreign debt payment suspensions according to the new law.
Aug. 29
Business
Ukraine intends to fight tax evasion through a key retail channel – transfers between bank cards, meant to keep the transaction from becoming part of a legal income report.
Aug. 29
Business
Ukraine’s State Property Fund aims to sell off key state assets to investors as part of an open and transparent process.
Aug. 28
Business
Two days after Independence Day, Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 15 regions, leading to a shortage of water and electricity supply across the country.
Aug. 26
Economy
Ukrposhta is ready to open a branch in Sudzha to deliver parcels to Ukraine’s Armed Forces as soon as permits, funding, and safety measures come through.
Aug. 16
Ukraine
Key current drivers for inflation include a rise in the price of processed foods and increased business costs.
Aug. 16
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s central bank has switched from an anti-shock policy to stabilization and wants to return to inflation-targeting – which role best meet the future need for new budget revenues?
Aug. 14
Ukraine
Ukraine’s largest offline retailer Knyharnya Ye sees it as a sign Ukrainians do not want to give up connections with Ukrainian culture abroad.
Aug. 13
Ukraine
The Ministry of Finance plans to raise taxes for defense spending, emphasizing taxpayers’ responsibility. Entrepreneurs show little support, but analysts advise: “get rid of rose-tinted glasses.”
Aug. 10
War in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada will soon consider a draft law on the completion of the construction of two power units at the Khmelnytskyi NPP.
Aug. 9
In an exclusive interview with Kyiv Post, Latvia’s former Finance Minister Vjačeslavs Dombrovskis noted his country’s support for Ukraine and the similar past – maybe future – between the two.
Nov. 16