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22 businesses sustained damage during the attack — the city is launching a voucher program for rapid recovery. We explain who can receive assistance and how this will affect the local economy.
The Prime Minister filed her 2025 declaration: most of her income comes from honoraria at the Kyiv School of Economics. We break down the figures, assets and political implications.
China's sovereign wealth fund, with $1.57 trillion in assets, is once again in contact with leading U.S. investment firms. We examine why this matters for markets, geopolitics, and Ukrainian investors.
An incident in Budapest involving $40 million, €35 million and 9 kg of gold forced Oschadbank to temporarily suspend cash imports. We explain why this matters for the banking system and what the NBU is doing.
The government has allocated UAH 1 billion to implement the Kyiv region’s resilience plan — the funds are intended to ensure the readiness of 69 communities for possible attacks on the energy sector and to guarantee heat supply this autumn. We explain where the money will go and the timeline.
The Federal Arts Commission approved the design of a 24‑karat gold coin featuring Donald Trump for the United States' 250th anniversary. It's not just a collectible: the decision sets a precedent that calls into question rules on depicting living presidents and shows how political appointments are changing institutional norms.
Money loves silence — the Kyiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office secured the return of UAH 13.9 million to the state budget. We explain how the scheme operated, who is under suspicion, and why this matters for the country's finances.
Apartments will be made available to IDPs as social rentals at below-market rates — what this will mean for displaced people, local communities, and how the project will be financed.
The government is asking the Rada to vote by the end of the month on measures ranging from a 5% tax on platform revenues to VAT on foreign marketplaces. We explain who will actually pay and why the IMF tranche due in June 2026 depends on this.
The European Central Bank has outlined three scenarios for an energy shock resulting from the war in the Middle East. We examine which figures are realistic, how they will be reflected on store shelves, and what this means for Ukraine’s economic security.
On March 19 in Paris, Kostyantyn Zhevago was served with a notice of suspicion in the case of the bank "Finance and Credit." We examine why this matters for confidence in the financial sector and what comes next for businesses and depositors.
Two capitals refused to sign the European Council's final document — the first tranche for Kyiv is being postponed, and the EU must look for a "Plan B". We examine what the short- and medium-term consequences are for Ukraine's finances and security.
The European Council is urging the rapid adoption of the 20th sanctions package, but two capitals have blocked the decision. We explain what's behind this and how it affects Ukraine's security and economy.
The NBU warns: the shock on the energy market has already pushed up inflation and is giving Russia additional fiscal space to finance the war. We break down the figures, mechanisms, and possible consequences for Ukraine.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted he would remain on the Fed’s Board through 2028, until an investigation is concluded. That lowers Donald Trump’s chances of securing a majority on the Federal Reserve and changes expectations for future interest-rate decisions.
The compensation program was rewritten less than three months after its launch. It's a response to low demand and declining business confidence — we examine whether the changes will be enough to kick-start recovery and spur investment in asset protection.
A $200 million grant has been credited to the state budget under the World Bank’s PEACE project. We explain why this matters for pensioners, the budget and the trust of international partners.
The head of one of the State Tax Service departments in Sumy region has been detained after receiving UAH 1.5 million. We examine why this matters for businesses on the contact line and what institutions will do next.
Malaysia was the first to withdraw from a trade agreement with the Trump administration after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision. We examine why this matters for the region and how changes in U.S. tariff policy could hit Ukrainian exports.
Deloitte via LIGA.net: figures that explain why household budgets in Ukraine are being squeezed under the pressure of war — and what this means for policy and aid.
The NBU fine is not just a formality. It is a test of Ukrposhta’s readiness to comply with payment-market rules and a signal to investors and partners.
The Partial Guarantee Fund has opened a pilot for credit unions and financial companies: up to 50% guarantees, an 80 million UAH limit, and work with farmers in the community — what this means for small farms.
The neighbor's GDP topped $1 trillion in 2025 — not just a reason to celebrate, but also a signal to Ukraine about challenges in the labor market, investment and security. We unpack the implications.
The European Commission's position is clear: the funds must be released. Hungary's blocking is tied to a dispute over an oil pipeline — what this means for Ukraine's budget and security on the eve of March 19–20.
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has launched a review of former minister Herman Halushchenko’s declaration at the request of MP Anastasiia Radina. This is not merely a paperwork check — it is a signal of how accountability institutions are functioning in the wake of the scandals surrounding “Midas.”
The National Bank fined insurance company Veles for breaches of reporting requirements — is this an isolated incident or part of a systematic tightening of oversight that affects market stability and client protection?
Delaying the adoption of key reforms until the end of March could derail the IMF's $8.1 billion program and force the NBU to resort to risky lending to the budget. We examine what exactly is at stake and why this matters for economic resilience and defense.
A report from the Institute for National Security Strategy and satellite imagery indicate that Pyongyang is selling troops and armaments to Moscow. This undermines the effectiveness of sanctions and has direct consequences for the frontline and for international politics.
Iute Group has turned the insolvent RwS into IuteBank — the first case of attracting foreign capital during the war. Why this matters for depositors and what signal it sends to investors — succinctly and with context.
An entrepreneur who is among the key contractors on infrastructure projects has announced his intention to buy the nationalized PIN Bank — why this matters for small businesses and urban recovery.