Economy
Generators and charging stations may become more expensive due to VAT on parcels
The draft bill on VAT on international parcels is still being prepared for its second reading. The new rules are unlikely to come into force until 2027 at the earliest.
The US and India are on the brink of a new trade dispute over Russia
The new US sanctions law has heightened tensions in relations between Washington and New Delhi. President Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the imposition of tariffs of up to 100% on the largest...
The US has approved the sale of air defence systems to Ukraine worth $2.68 billion
The US has approved the potential sale of air defence equipment to Ukraine worth $2.68 billion: missiles, RPS 202 radars, launchers and technical support.
Trump has signed a new sanctions bill against Russia
Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The bill significantly expands sanctions against the Russian leadership, banks, the energy and defence-industrial sectors, and vessels that assist in circumventing...
DFC has approved a loan for DTEK’s energy storage systems
The DFC has approved a loan of up to $185 million for DTEK to repay the interim financing for six operational 200 MW / 400 MWh energy storage systems.
The attacks on petrol stations have not led to a fuel shortage, but there are risks to the supply chain
There is no nationwide fuel shortage following the attacks on petrol stations. Around 80% of the damaged stations are subsequently resuming operations.
Norway is to provide Ukraine with a further €90 million: what the funds will be used for
Norway will provide Ukraine with 1 billion Norwegian kroner — approximately €90 million — in additional funding under the Ukraine Facility. This is the first time that...
Trump’s team is preparing for economic rapprochement with Russia even before peace is achieved
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of concluding separate economic agreements with Russia even before the war against Ukraine comes to an end, according to The New York Times...
«The money was spent in advance»: the Rada has spoken out about the consequences of Fedorov’s decision
The former leadership of the Ministry of Defence, headed by Mykhailo Fedorov, used up part of the funding earmarked for the fourth quarter of 2026 ahead of schedule, stated a Member of Parliament from the «Batkivshchyna» party,...
Ukraine is stepping up protection of key roads against drones
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 789 million hryvnias from the state budget’s reserve fund for anti-drone protection of roads that are of critical importance to defence and logistics. This refers to...
Poland to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles: what will be included in the new package
Poland is preparing a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth around €50 million, which is set to include air defence systems. According to the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, Warsaw...
An entire counterfeit goods factory was operating in Mykolaiv: over 420,000 items were seized
A large-scale underground operation producing clothing and other goods bearing the logos of well-known global brands has been uncovered in Mykolaiv. According to the Economic Security Bureau, the goods were manufactured in a specially...
In Poland, the minimum wage will be almost six times higher than in Ukraine
In Poland, from 1 January 2027, the minimum wage will be 4,950 zlotys gross per month. According to a rough conversion, this is around 58,000 hryvnias. In...
The 2027 budget has allocated 263 million hryvnias for an underground shelter for the Verkhovna Rada
The draft state budget of Ukraine for 2027 allocates 263 million hryvnias for the construction of a special underground shelter for the Verkhovna Rada. This refers to a protected space,...
Budget priorities have been narrowed; the 2027 draft budget retains the telethon
Ukraine risks losing part of the $29.5 billion in international aid. Funding for the telethon has been retained in the 2027 budget.
2027 State Budget: Proposal to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 UAH
For employees in the first pay grade under the Unified Tariff System, a salary of 3,819 UAH is proposed for 2027, whilst the minimum wage is set at 9,546 UAH.
