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Economics!["Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis](https://images.unian.net/photos/2024_03/thumb_files/220_140_1709973445-1345.jpg)
"Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis
The Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis told in an interview with UNIAN what the unblocking of the Ukrainian-Polish border depends on, how soon Russian grain will be targeted by the EU sanctions, and about priority directions in increasing European pressure on Russia.
15:11, 09.03.2024
Interview
![Week's balance: Quarantine easing, hryvnia strengthening, and inflation rising](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1460786963-4199--soc-setcom.jpg)
Week's balance: Quarantine easing, hryvnia strengthening, and inflation rising
In connection with the stabilization of the epidemiological situation, the Cabinet of Ministers eased some quarantine measures, the hryvnia exchange rate strengthened by 18 kopiykas, while inflation rose to 9.5% per annum – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
16:00, 12.06.2021
Analysis
![What Ukraine should do not to burn its fingers on compensation for Nord Stream 2](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_06/thumb_files/220_140_1623242359-5412.jpg)
What Ukraine should do not to burn its fingers on compensation for Nord Stream 2
The situation around Nord Stream 2 is heating up. The closer the European tour of U.S. President Joe Biden, the closer the denouement. What will be the end of the saga of the Russian "construction of the century", conceived as an energy "stick" for Europe and a "funeral march" for Ukraine's gas transit status?
13:00, 12.06.2021
Analysis
Week's balance: Cabinet expects GDP growth to accelerate to 5% in 2024, Rada greenlights ban on plastic bags, Naftogaz drafts three-year contracts for TPPs
The government has approved a three-year forecast for the country's economic development, expecting GDP growth at 5% in 2024; Parliament has restricted the use of plastic bags, while Naftogaz has presented three-year contracts for gas supplies to thermal generators – these are the main developments in the country's economy of the first week of June.
16:00, 06.06.2021
Analysis
![Holidays for hryvnia: Prospects for Ukrainian currency rate this summer](https://images.unian.net/photos/2020_02/thumb_files/220_140_1582622005-2274.jpg)
Holidays for hryvnia: Prospects for Ukrainian currency rate this summer
The Ukrainian currency has recently shown an upward trend after sliding in April amid Russia's military escalation. So should Ukrainians worry about the hryvnia exchange rate in the coming period of summer holidays?
18:00, 01.06.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Ukraine halts air traffic with Belarus and suspends Belarusian electricity imports, while gas suppliers release June tariffs](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1461567132-4243--liftercomua.jpg)
Week's balance: Ukraine halts air traffic with Belarus and suspends Belarusian electricity imports, while gas suppliers release June tariffs
Ukraine has cut all flights to Belarus and banned imports of Russian and Belarusian electricity, while domestic gas suppliers published household tariffs for June – these are the main economic developments of the last week of May.
14:00, 29.05.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Zelensky promises to continue "Big Construction", Rada reshuffles three ministers, and Cabinet abandons gas price regulation](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1460786963-4199--soc-setcom.jpg)
Week's balance: Zelensky promises to continue "Big Construction", Rada reshuffles three ministers, and Cabinet abandons gas price regulation
At a press conference on the two years of tenure, President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to extend the Big Construction state program, the Verkhovna Rada changed three key ministers, and the Cabinet decided to abandon state regulation of gas prices for thermal generation firms – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
16:59, 23.05.2021
Analysis
![Blockade of Azov Sea: Will Russia pay for military, economic intervention](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_05/thumb_files/220_140_1621266942-9005.jpg)
Blockade of Azov Sea: Will Russia pay for military, economic intervention
Russia is pursuing the "hot" phase of its war on the territory of Ukraine, also waging a hybrid one. Shortly after pretending to withdraw troops earlier deployed along Ukraine borders "for drills", Russia decided to block the Sea of Azov for navigation for six months, until the end of October, launching yet another "exercise." How massive is the damage done to Ukraine and can these moves be dealt with?
16:55, 18.05.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Ukraine, France sign deals worth EUR 1.3 bln, Cabinet creates Bureau of Economic Security, also introducing state regulation of gasoline prices](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1461567920-7123--wwwonehourtranslationcom.jpg)
Week's balance: Ukraine, France sign deals worth EUR 1.3 bln, Cabinet creates Bureau of Economic Security, also introducing state regulation of gasoline prices
Ukraine and France have sealed commercial agreements worth EUR 1.3 billion, the Cabinet of Ministers has set up the Bureau of Economic Security, as well as introduced state regulation of petroleum and diesel prices – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
14:40, 16.05.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Ukraine strengthens ties with U.S., World Bank allocates $200 mln for education reform, inflation slows](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1460786963-4199--soc-setcom.jpg)
Week's balance: Ukraine strengthens ties with U.S., World Bank allocates $200 mln for education reform, inflation slows
During a visit to Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed with the Ukrainian authorities the reform progress and vowed aid in countering Russian aggression, the World Bank approved the allocation of $200 million for the reform of Ukraine's higher education, while the State Statistics Service reported an inflation slowdown – these are the main economic developments of the outgoing week.
20:20, 08.05.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Cabinet sets household electricity tariffs and replaces Naftogaz CEO, while Rada appoints energy minister](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_04/thumb_files/220_140_1619789863-3282.jpg)
Week's balance: Cabinet sets household electricity tariffs and replaces Naftogaz CEO, while Rada appoints energy minister
The Cabinet of Ministers determined what the electricity tariffs would be for the households for the next two months and replaced the CEO of the country's largest state-owned company, Naftogaz of Ukraine, while the Verkhovna Rada appointed Herman Halushchenko Minister of Energy – these are the key economic news of the outgoing week.
22:55, 01.05.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Quarantine extension, government aid, and rise of industrial output](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_04/thumb_files/220_140_1618995744-7033.jpg)
Week's balance: Quarantine extension, government aid, and rise of industrial output
The Cabinet extended the quarantine until June 30, private entrepreneurs and employees started applying for state aid, while the State Statistics Service announced an increase in industrial production – these are the main economic developments in the outgoing week.
09:40, 25.04.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Rada protects foreign currency borrowers, Cabinet appoints tax chief, National Bank raises key rate](https://images.unian.net/photos/2020_07/thumb_files/220_140_1594323799-2664.jpg)
Week's balance: Rada protects foreign currency borrowers, Cabinet appoints tax chief, National Bank raises key rate
The Verkhovna Rada protected foreign currency borrowers and extended customs clearance of cars with foreign plates, the Cabinet appointed Oleksiy Lyubchenko head of the Tax Service, while the National Bank raised the key rate to 7.5%d– these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
23:30, 18.04.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Expanding "red" quarantine zones, new yearly gas prices for households, and higher inflation pace](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_03/thumb_files/220_140_1616997723-6888.jpg)
Week's balance: Expanding "red" quarantine zones, new yearly gas prices for households, and higher inflation pace
Due to the increase in the coronavirus incidence, Kyiv and more than a dozen regions across Ukraine have tightened quarantine restrictions, the national regulator approved the terms of yearly gas contracts for households, while the State Statistics Service declared the acceleration of inflation – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
23:00, 11.04.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Capital, regional authorities introducing lockdown, Rada legalizing e-passports, wages growing](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_03/thumb_files/220_140_1616513115-1140.jpg)
Week's balance: Capital, regional authorities introducing lockdown, Rada legalizing e-passports, wages growing
Due to the higher rate of COVID-19 spread, Kyiv and regional authorities across Ukraine are introducing strict lockdown measures, restricting public transport; the Verkhovna Rada has legalized e-passports displayed via a Diia app; while the State Statistics Service has reported on the increase in wages – these are this week's main economic developments.
14:40, 04.04.2021
Analysis
![Doubling GDP in 10 years: Is Ukrainian dream achievable?](https://images.unian.net/photos/2020_02/thumb_files/220_140_1582284896-9922.jpg)
Doubling GDP in 10 years: Is Ukrainian dream achievable?
The Cabinet has approved the National Economic Strategy until 2030, which aims to double the gross domestic product. To realize the dream, the country needs to try hard: decisive reform and billions of dollars in investments are needed.
23:45, 31.03.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Cabinet sets electricity price, vows quarantine compensation for businesses, while industrial output slides](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1460786963-4199--soc-setcom.jpg)
Week's balance: Cabinet sets electricity price, vows quarantine compensation for businesses, while industrial output slides
The Cabinet of Ministers has set household electricity price for April and promised to pay UAH 8,000 (US$286) to entrepreneurs affected by quarantine bans, while the State Statistics Service reported a higher pace of the industrial output fall – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
12:00, 27.03.2021
Analysis
![Odile Renaud-Basso: Ukraine recovery growth assessed at 3% of GDP in 2021, with exceptional level of uncertainties](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_03/thumb_files/220_140_1616437194-8487.jpg)
Odile Renaud-Basso: Ukraine recovery growth assessed at 3% of GDP in 2021, with exceptional level of uncertainties
President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, who began her first visit to our country on Monday, told UNIAN about the results she wants to achieve in Ukraine during her tenure and gave advice on how to double Ukraine's GDP and attract large amounts of foreign investment.
20:26, 22.03.2021
Interview
![Week's balance: Tougher quarantine, Ukrzaliznytsia chief's dismissal, and reduction of subsidies](https://images.unian.net/photos/2021_03/thumb_files/220_140_1615982271-8380.jpg)
Week's balance: Tougher quarantine, Ukrzaliznytsia chief's dismissal, and reduction of subsidies
The capital and a number of regions of Ukraine are returning to strict lockdown, the Cabinet unexpectedly sacked the head of the board at Ukrzaliznytsia, while the average size of subsidies in February decreased by over 30% – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
14:20, 21.03.2021
Analysis
![Week's balance: Rising inflation, Motor Sich nationalization, and higher tariffs by Nova Poshta](https://images.unian.net/photos/2016_04/thumb_files/220_140_1460786963-4199--soc-setcom.jpg)
Week's balance: Rising inflation, Motor Sich nationalization, and higher tariffs by Nova Poshta
The State Statistics Service recorded a higher pace of inflation, the National Security and Defense Council decided to nationalize Motor Sich, and the Nova Poshta postal service increased tariffs for delivery – these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.
14:00, 13.03.2021
Analysis
- 08:00
OpinionWhy Ihor Kolomoisky should be released immediately
- 09 March, Saturday
- 15:11
Interview"Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis
- 29 February, Thursday
- 20:24
Zelensky shared the results of the latest negotiations: new defense agreements and packages
- 04:11
Interpol blocked a search request for People’s Deputy of the 8th convocation Hranovskyi
- 08 February, Thursday
- 18:09
"Щасливий, що 24 лютого був за кордоном": відомий український співак здивував зізнанням
- 07 April, Friday
- 16:49
BGV Fund and Estonia launch a program for free prosthetics for Ukrainians
- 01 February, Wednesday
- 23:26
Hryvnia slightly strengthens to U.S. dollar on Sept 24
- 05 December, Monday
- 16:14
Five Russian-led troops eliminated in Donbas over week – OSINT group
- 14 June, Monday
- 20:15
UNIAN suspends work of its English-language editorial office
- 20:00
Ukraine to become NATO member state with help of Membership Action Plan – Summit communique
- 19:20
Putin says troops build-up near Ukraine borders was part of "exercises"
- 19:00
Volodymyr Zelensky tells Boris Johnson Nord Stream 2 commissioning by Russia "unacceptable"
- 18:20
Zelensky asks U.S. for clarity on NATO MAP – media
- 16:20
U.S. financial institutions prohibited to buy Russian bonds
- 15:40
Education minister: Best lecturers at President's University in Ukraine to be paid at least US$4,000
- 15:00
Kyiv mayor reports 89 new COVID-19 cases, four fatalities
- 14:20
RFE/RL: Arms researchers warn decline in nuclear weapons appears to have stalled
- 13:40
Zelensky thanks G7 leaders for support of Ukraine
- 13:00
Biden suggests 'autocrat' Putin's Russia might be weaker than it seems – media
- 12:20
No new COVID-19 cases reported in armed forces as of June 14
- 11:40
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on June 14
- 11:00
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 175.9 mln
- 10:20
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Some 420 new cases reported as of June 14
- 09:40
Donbas war: Ukraine records two ceasefire violations on June 13
- 09:00
Reuters: Oil holds near multi-year highs amid demand recovery
- 01:30
With two brilliant goals, Ukraine lose to the Netherlands in Euro 2020 Group Stage match (Photos)
- 13 June, Sunday
- 21:59
G7 leaders demand justice for victims of UIA plane downed in Iran
- 20:59
Ukraine may enter talks on compensations for loss over Nord Stream 2
- 19:59
G7 leaders call on Russia to withdraw troops at Ukraine's eastern border, in Crimea
- 17:59
Five Ukrainians patients return home from Belarus since air service suspension
- 15:55
Pending meeting with Biden, Putin wants "direct dialogue" with U.S.
- 12:40
Ukraine's Health Ministry forecasts fourth COVID-2019 wave
- 10:00
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine goes below 900
- 12 June, Saturday
- 23:59
Zelensky enacts strategy for development of justice system
- 21:25
Euro 2020 match suspended after Denmark midfielder collapses (Photos, video)
- 18:31
U.S. approves US$150 million in military aid for Ukraine
- 18:00
Bill tabled in Rada to help reduce cost of organ transplant surgeries
- 16:00
AnalysisWeek's balance: Quarantine easing, hryvnia strengthening, and inflation rising
- 13:00
AnalysisWhat Ukraine should do not to burn its fingers on compensation for Nord Stream 2
- 11:40
Donbas warzone update: One KIA amid nine truce violations on June 11
- 10:20
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 1,200 new cases reported as of June 12
- 09:00
Zelensky, Biden to meet in Washington in late July – FM Kuleba
- 11 June, Friday
- 23:30
Denmark ready to deliver 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine
- 22:50
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on June 14
- 22:10
Ex-Putin's aide Surkov: "Ukraine may be regained only by force"
- 21:05
Israel lifts ban on travel to Ukraine
- 19:35
Resumption of water supplies to Crimea "theoretically possible," parliament speaker says
- 18:40
Non-residents expand Ukrainian gov't bonds portfolio by another 8.5%, to US$3.9 bln
- 17:50
EU countries clear plan to ease cross-border tourism over summer – media
- 16:30
Analysis"Brother" at the gate. Will Putin move for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine?
- 15:45
Slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes!" becomes official motto in Ukrainian football
- 15:00
"Problematic" enterprises in occupied Donbas to be handed over to Russian businessman
- 14:15
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on June 11
- 13:30
Bundestag rejects motion against Nord Stream 2
- 12:45
Ukraine's GTS operates at less than 20% of design capacity – expert
- 12:00
MP talks of gruesome sexual violence against Ukrainian POWs held in Donbas warzone
- 11:15
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 1,600 new cases reported as of June 11
- 10:30
Enemy intensifying attacks in Donbas, soldier wounded – JFO HQ
- 09:45
U.S. to keep taking action against those involved in Nord Stream 2 construction
- 09:00
Journalists reveal details of upcoming EU sanctions on Belarus: Over 70 persons targeted
- 10 June, Thursday
- 23:00
IMF expects more progress from Ukraine to unlock aid
- 22:30
MFA Ukraine delivers tough response to Putin's criticism of indigenous peoples bill
- 22:00
InterviewSniper Serhiy Varakin: I don't need peace, I need victory. I can't imagine myself walking around Donetsk, saying hi to those who were shooting at me yesterday
- 21:00
European Parliament calling to toughen sanctions against Belarus
- 20:00
First EU country to greenlight Ukraine's vaccination certificates
- 19:00
"It was we who downed the plane": Intercepts of Russian proxies' comms revealed in MH17 trial
- 18:00
Six judges blocking Constitutional Court's work, MP says
- 16:55
Ukraine to monitor land transactions with new system
- 16:30
FM Kuleba urges Italy to re-open borders for Ukrainian tourists
- 16:00
OSCE envoy: Use of heavy weapons in Donbas undermines confidence between the sides
- 15:30
Over 55,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day
- 15:00
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine boosts exports to record highs to EU in five months
- 14:50
Ukraine reports four new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of June 10
- 14:30
Euro 2020: UEFA asks Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from new soccer kit
- 14:00
Kravchuk calls on Donbas terrorists to free four seriously ill Ukrainians