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25 July 04:56A Blow to the Defense Exhibition: Zelenskyy Announces Criminal InvestigationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke out strongly regarding a defense and technology event held in the Bucha district of Kyiv Oblast, which was targete…
25 July 03:54Ukraine Imported $141 Million Worth of Cheese: Why Producers Are Sounding the AlarmIn the first half of 2026, Ukraine significantly increased its cheese imports. From January through June, the country imported 23,400 metric tons of cheese prod…
25 July 01:55A shopping center is on fire in Zaporizhzhia following an overnight attack: what are the consequences?On the night of July 24–25, Russian occupation forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with strike drones. A strike on a commercial building caused a massive fire that eng…
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Publications
ANALYSIS FROM ANALYSIS FROM Here’s a question: What did the first electricity auctions under long-term contracts reveal?In July, the first exchange auctions for the sale of electricity under the new long-term contract mechanism took place. The results of the auctions not only ide…
ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Silver and gold prices are soaring worldwide: the market is preparing for a revaluation of precious metalsGold isn’t the only commodity rising in price on the global market. In recent years, silver has been rising in price even faster in percentage terms, as it is a…
ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Why Jewelry in Ukraine Is Cheaper Than the Market Average: An Expert Explains the Price AnomalyDespite the sharp rise in the price of gold and silver on the global market, jewelry prices in Ukraine are not yet rising at the same rate. Stores continue to s…
ANALYSISANALYSISWhat products have Ukrainians stopped buying, and where are they saving the most money? Over the past year in Ukraine, the most significant price increases were seen in fish, eggs, sunflower oil, bread, and meat. According to the State Statistics S…
ANALYSIS FROM ANALYSIS FROM Optimization During the War: Why “Auchan Ukraine” Is Closing a Hypermarket and What Its Losses AreThe closure of the “Auchan” hypermarket on Velyka Kiltseva Street in Kyiv is not just a local change on the retail map. It is more likely the result of a deep f…
ForecastForecastWhat Will Happen to Pork Prices This Fall: Analysts’ ForecastPork prices on Ukraine’s domestic market have remained stable, even though imports of this product have risen significantly. Currently, pork in Ukraine is somet…
ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Limited Liability and Bank Secrecy: Who Will Be Affected by the New Rules on Account DisclosureThe National Bank of Ukraine intends to change the rules governing the disclosure of banking secrecy. "Komersant Ukrainian" investigated why this is being done…
ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Air defense alone won’t be enough: a military expert explains how Ukraine can stop Russia’s ballistic terrorA series of intense ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian cities indicates that Russia has begun to draw on its untouchable strategic reserve. However, attempt…
Columns
COLUMN Ukraine is getting its own esports national team. And this isn’t just news for gamers

When people who aren’t into gaming hear the word “esports,” many still fall back on the old stereotype: that it’s something niche, for young people, and not ent…

A New Approach to Land Reclamation: Myths About Law No. 4795-IX That Should Not Be Believed

Debunking myths about Law of Ukraine No. 4795-IX “On Amendments to Certain LegislativeActs of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of the Management System for Sta…

Features of cash payments by individuals and individual entrepreneurs to accounts of legal entities in Ukraine

I, Maria Elkhina, a long-standing individual entrepreneur, continue to share with you my own experience in taxation of single tax payers. The main regulato…

Influenza is becoming more severe: infectious disease specialist warns against self-medication and delayed treatment

The current flu season in Ukraine is primarily characterized by massive morbidity at the outpatient level. At the same time, doctors have already recorded an in…

Announcements
The KSE Institute is now accepting applications for ThinkLab 2.0—a program where young people analyze government decisions in real time alongside AI and the country’s leaders

The KSE Institute is now accepting applications for KSE ThinkLab 2.0 —a 4-day in-person intensive program focused on analyzing government decisions, open to 200…

People. Insights. Structures: How Businesses Are Rethinking Team Management Amid Structural Shortages and Constant Turbulence at HRWS 2026

On July 8 in Kyiv, the HR Wisdom Summit 2026 will bring together HR directors, CEOs, and top managers who are working amid a chronic labor shortage. The labor m…

Agro Ukraine Week kicks off in just two days

What? Where? When? – Check out the preliminary program for Agro Ukraine Week Less than a week remains until the start of International Agrarian Week – AGRO…

“Kyiv Modern Ballet” has announced an open call for ballet dancers

The "Kyiv Modern Ballet" Academic Theater is seeking ballet dancers to join its company for the new theater season. Priority is given to performers for ma…

Charity
Work has begun to restore St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv: the project is estimated to cost one million euros

During the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine (URC 2026) in Gdańsk, an international initiative was launched to save St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv, which…

A ticket for 1 euro: SkyUp launches a charity program for Ukrainian military personnel

The Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines has announced the launch of a special program called “Wings of Gratitude,” aimed at supporting Ukrainian military personnel…

Over 135 million hryvnias for the front lines from ANTS Pharmacy: communications, equipment, and medical supplies for the military

ANC Pharmacy consistently and systematically supports the Ukrainian Armed Forces, directing significant resources toward the critical needs of the front lines…

The largest Christmas dinner in Ukraine in 2025

A Christmas dinner was held in Kyiv for families who have taken in a child. Almost 500 participants - foster parents, guardians and trustees from different regi…

Interview
“What kind of four-day workweek is this, when the country is facing a labor shortage and a war?” Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nephran on the state of the economy and the new 2,000-hryvnia bill

Ukraine is preparing to introduce a new 2,000-hryvnia banknote, discussions are ongoing regarding a possible transition to a four-day workweek, and the Internat…

interview Russia should be placed under UN supervision for 50 years. An interview with former SBU adviser Mykolaychuk on overcoming the “imperial syndrome”

Nuclear weapons, “high culture,” and the “stolen seat” on the UN Security Council are the three pillars upon which the Kremlin’s entire campaign of bloody black…

interview “Artificial intelligence will change not only the labor market but also the economic model itself,” said Minaylo

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology for automating individual processes. It is gradually transforming the economy, the labor market, educatio…

Interview A polygraph doesn’t detect lies: Volodymyr Vedmid on jealousy, corruption, and myths surrounding the lie detector

A polygraph is not a “lie detector,” but a complex tool that helps specialists analyze a person’s reactions. How does polygraph testing work? Is it possible to…

The tourist season in Russia has ended without ever really getting started—Ukrainian intelligence

Russians who can still afford to travel are shortening the length of their vacations, opting for budget options, and avoiding travel agencies. In the first half…

The EU has expanded sanctions against Russia’s financial sector: 32 more Russian banks are being cut off from SWIFT

The European Union has expanded its financial sanctions against Russia and added more than 90 Russian banks, as well as the Moscow Exchange, to its “blacklists…

France’s largest energy company announced its withdrawal from a joint LNG project with Russia in the Arctic

France's largest energy company, TotalEnergies, will withdraw from the shareholder structure of the Russian "Arctic LNG-2" project, according to "Komersant Ukra…

After a shift in priorities: Russia’s fuel crisis began to ease

The fuel shortage in Russia has begun to gradually ease after Ukraine shifted its attack priorities from oil refineries to vessels linked to Russia. This was re…

Sport
Spain vs. Argentina: Who Became the World Soccer Champion?

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended with a score of 1–0. The "Albiceleste" did not manage a single shot on goal against Unai Simón during…

Who Won the Bronze Medal at the 2026 World Cup: Match Recap

The bronze medal match at the World Cup was full of drama: England had all but sealed the deal against France in the first half, but nearly let their lead slip…

2026 World Cup Final: When and Where to Watch the Match

The national teams of Spain and Argentina will compete for the world’s top soccer trophy. The match will take place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East…

No goals, but a win: “Dynamo” advances in the Europa League

Kyiv's Dynamo advanced to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. In the second leg against Romania’s Universitatea (Cluj-Napoca), the teams were…

Good to know
Weekly Horoscope for July 20–26: Who Will the Stars Bring Success to in Work and Finances?

The week of July 20–26, 2026, will be a period of active growth for many zodiac signs. Unfinished business will begin to move forward, and Mercury’s favorable i…

Poor Air Quality After Shelling: A Doctor’s Tips for Improving Your Well-Being

After massive airstrikes, the air in the city may be contaminated with dust, combustion byproducts, and other irritants. As a result, most people experience wea…

Mercury in Retrograde: Who Should Be Extra Careful from June 29 to July 23

Mercury retrograde in Cancer will last from June 29 to July 23, 2026. Astrologers warn that this period may bring misunderstandings, delays in business matters…

Analytics
uAH 386 thousand for the head of NABU detectives and UAH 25 thousand for an investigator: what are the salaries of law enforcement officers in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian parliament recently passed the budget for the next year. Among other expenditures, it provides for increased funding for NABU, BES, SBI, and the O…

ANALYSIS What is known about three key points from the US: how experts assess the peace plan

The United States has presented Ukraine with a draft of new security guarantees that could form the basis of a future agreement on long-term support. The docume…

Prediction
Forecast What Will Happen to Pork Prices This Fall: Analysts’ Forecast

Pork prices on Ukraine’s domestic market have remained stable, even though imports of this product have risen significantly. Currently, pork in Ukraine is somet…

ANALYSIS The NATO summit kicks off with a major question: what might change for Ukraine as early as this week

Today, July 7, the NATO summit begins in Ankara, and one of its key issues will be continued military support for Ukraine. Although the situation in Ukraine is…