Iaroslava Lubyana

Journalist

I have more than 10 years of experience in the media – from print to radio, from television to news agencies. I write about politics and economics because these topics form the context of our present and future.

For me, journalism is not just a profession, but a way of life and thinking. It is the ability to hear and see the essence in a stream of noise, to ask uncomfortable questions where silence is convenient, and to build bridges of understanding between events and people.

I love my work for its lively dynamics, intellectual challenge, and the power to change society – in a word that carries weight.

“Just PR and no benefit to the economy”: Expert Criticizes Government Programs for Social Support of Ukrainians

Economist Oleg Getman criticized government social support programs for Ukrainians, such as “Winter Support” and “National Cashback.” He made these remarks in a…

24 March 14:32
The Temu Tax and the Taxation of Digital Platforms: What Ukraine Must Do in Exchange for IMF Funds

Claims that the IMF is forcing Ukraine to adopt unpopular decisions are, for the most part, misleading. Most of the Fund’s demands concern anti-corruption measu…

23 March 14:24
What will happen to the dollar exchange rate this year: an economist offers a forecast

The dollar exchange rate in Ukraine could rise to 45 hryvnias by the end of the year, though no sharp fluctuations are expected. At the same time, Ukrainians sh…

21 March 21:15
Why Ukrainian pensioners are poor: an economist identifies the main problem 

Even if the government raises the minimum pension, this will not solve the main problem of the Ukrainian pension system. The reason for the low payments lies in…

20 March 14:48
Salaries are rising, but Ukrainians are getting poorer: an economist explains why

Despite median wages nearly doubling over the past four years, Ukraine’s poverty rate remains one of the highest in Europe. This contrast is partly due to the w…

19 March 14:01
“Ukraine’s problem isn’t the oligarchs, but the fact that there are too few of them and they’re ‘resource-based,'” said Novak

The vast wealth of Ukrainian businesspeople, set against the backdrop of widespread poverty, often sparks outrage among the public. However, the main problem wi…

18 March 14:48
Less acreage and more risks: what the 2026 potato season might look like

Potato prices in Ukraine have plummeted due to weak demand and large stockpiles following a bumper harvest in 2025. Producers say they are forced to sell potato…

17 March 16:19
An economist estimates how much an Easter basket will cost in 2026

The price of an Easter basket rises every year due to inflation, but its actual cost varies for each family. It all depends on how much people are willing to sp…

17 March 14:48
Ukraine can repay its debts by exporting high value-added products, says Gonchar

After the war ends, Ukraine will have to repay the loans it received from its partners. Therefore, Ukraine should already develop a plan for the effective use o…

16 March 14:41
Asia cannot replace Europe: expert discusses consequences of losing European gas market for Kremlin  

The European Union's complete rejection of Russian gas will be a serious blow to the Kremlin, as Russia is effectively unable to compensate for the lost market…

15 March 20:11