Economy
Turkey overtakes the EU in energy
Turkey has officially overtaken the EU in terms of the pace of deployment of battery energy storage systems. This was a response to the ongoing fossil fuel crisis that has engulfed the European market....
Iran and Oman impose duties on passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have officially imposed duties of $2 million on each ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision is effective during a two-week...
Oil falls after Trump announces truce
US oil futures fell to $90.90 per barrel after Donald Trump announced a two-week truce. Energy markets reacted quickly to the news,...
Asia appeals to Ukraine on maritime security
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an official request from Asian states to coordinate actions in the field of maritime security. Contacts are expected at the level of leaders, foreign ministries and...
Ukraine's international reserves fell to $52bn
Ukraine's international reserves declined to USD $52bn, down by USD 5% from the previous month. The main reasons for this were large-scale foreign exchange interventions and repayments of...
Ukraine to launch digital system for searching for debtors
Today, the Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a draft law that provides for the creation of a unified digital ecosystem to fight debtors. The innovation will allow banks, state registries, and...
Kyiv is reviewing transport prices - Klitschko
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced a review of public transport tariffs. The reason for this decision was the rise in the cost of fuel, electricity and consumables. The last time tariffs were changed...
Turkish electricity for Cuba: Ukraine missed a chance
The Karpowership floating power plant project for Odesa region is officially closed. Ukraine spent UAH 300 million on preparing port infrastructure, but the Cabinet of Ministers cancelled the deal due to...
Verkhovna Rada considers tax hikes: details
Today, the Verkhovna Rada is considering three important draft laws on tax increases in the first reading. These are the introduction of a military fee, taxation of income from digital platforms and...
Zelensky warns of risk of losing US aid
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that the ongoing war between the US and Israel against Iran could lead to a reduction in US aid to Ukraine. This is especially true for missiles to...
The world is at risk of being left without chocolate
The world is on the verge of a chocolate crisis: scientists warn that chocolate could disappear by 2050. The major cocoa producers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are already suffering...
The EU is preparing a tax on excess profits in the energy sector
Five EU countries have called on the European Commission to introduce a tax on excess profits of energy companies. The letter was signed by the finance ministers of France, Germany, Spain, Italy and...
Government launches compensation for farmers
The government is launching a new programme to support farmers, which includes the purchase of animals, compensation for crop losses and grants for farm development. Farmers will be able to sell cows,...
Attacks paralysed Russian ports: oil exports halted
For the second week in a row, Russia's Ust-Luga and Primorsk terminals have been unable to operate fully after drone attacks. This has resulted in a sharp drop in oil and diesel shipments,...
US budget 2027: no aid for Ukraine
The White House has released the draft US budget for 2027, which does not include any military, financial, or humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Nevertheless, in support of...
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih lays off workers en masse
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih has announced massive layoffs due to a complete halt in exports to the EU. The reason was the CBAM eco-duty, which deprived the company of orders and forced it to close...
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