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Cash in circulation rose by 12.6% in 2025 — both a sign of economic recovery and a safety net against attacks on infrastructure. We examine the consequences for households and the state.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the exchange rate at UAH 50.7219 per euro for January 21 — a new historical high. Behind the figure are seasonal payments, business activity, and record reserves: we examine what this means for the economy and your savings.
The government has allocated UAH 1 billion for shelters at preschool institutions — not cosmetic repairs, but a step toward safe learning in near-frontline areas. We explain who can receive the funds, the timelines, and what this means for communities.
The Managing Director of the IMF urged Kyiv to see reforms through to the end. This is a condition not only for a new lending program but also for strengthening economic resilience during the war — we examine exactly what is being demanded and what consequences this will have for the country.
A one-off 1,000-hryvnia payment has become for millions of Ukrainians not a luxury but a way to pay for heating and electricity. We explain why the money was spent on those bills and what risks and benefits the program carries.
The IMF has upgraded its growth forecast for 2026. We explain why investments in artificial intelligence offset tariff shocks and what practical consequences this has for the Ukrainian economy.
Markets respond not to headlines but to risks: how new trade tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty are driving up precious metal prices and what this means for Ukraine’s economy and public procurement.
According to Reuters, the White House is discussing one-time payments to sway Greenland away from Denmark and into closer cooperation with the United States. We examine why this is more than an isolated idea and what threat it poses to international norms.
The Ministry of Defense assures that the outstanding portion of December’s monetary allowances will be paid in January. We examine why the delay occurred, what it means for service members, and the broader state and international context.
The official exchange rate for January 12 was set at UAH 43.0757 to the dollar — a new record high. We examine why the National Bank reacted the way it did and what protection the record reserves provide.