Economy

Sales have doubled: record demand for firewood in Ukraine
In 2026, not a single new foreign brand entered the Russian market

In the first five months of 2026, not a single new foreign brand entered the Russian market. This is the first time this has happened since the start of the ful…

29 May 12:14 Анна Ткаченко
Zhevago and Finance and Credit Bank: Court Upholds Freeze on Assets

The Northern Commercial Court of Appeals has upheld the legality of the seizure of Ukrainian assets belonging to Konstantin Zhevago, the former owner of JSC “Ba…

29 May 11:13 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Ukrainians have been warned of a possible shortage of apricots and peaches: what we know

The unusually cold April in Ukraine hit the fruit and berry sector the hardest. Apricots, peaches, early cherries, and strawberries are at risk. This was stated…

29 May 10:12 Анна Ткаченко
Oil prices are falling: key factors

Oil prices are falling on Friday, May 29, amid expectations of a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict. This is reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing In…

29 May 09:36 Анна Ткаченко
Switzerland is no longer the most expensive: which country tops the ranking

Iceland has once again become the world’s most expensive country, overtaking Switzerland for the first time since 2018. Bloomberg reports this, citing calculati…

29 May 09:12 Дзвенислава Карплюк
The dollar, euro, and zloty have fallen in value: exchange rates as of May 29

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rates for Friday, May 29. The hryvnia has strengthened against major foreign currencies: the dollar…

29 May 08:29 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Bid-rigging in Ukrnafta tenders: companies to pay a 3.2 million hryvnia fine

The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has fined two companies 3.2 million hryvnias for collusion while participating in tenders held by Ukrnafta. The tenders co…

29 May 06:49 Дзвенислава Карплюк
European Customs Regulations in Ukraine: What Will Happen Following the Cabinet of Ministers’ Decision

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft of a new European-style Customs Code and submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada. The document is intended t…

29 May 04:42 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Ukraine’s defense budget will reach a record 4.37 trillion hryvnia—parliament has approved the decision

The Verkhovna Rada has approved draft law No. 15224 in principle, which provides for a significant increase in funding for the security and defense sectors. Tha…

28 May 21:23 Анна Ткаченко