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AllWeek's balance: markets calm following first round of elections, gas tariffs down, promises voiced of new forex easing
As the country's financial markets retained their calm following the first round of presidential elections experts expect this trend to prevail with any outcome of the runoff; the Cabinet of Ministers instructed Naftogaz to reduce the gas price for the households, while the National Bank promised another wave of forex liberalization - these are the main economic developments of the outgoing week.
11:30, 06.04.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Easing for businesses, launch of the Energy Efficiency Fund, and pre-election calm in markets
The Cabinet of Ministers made another step to simplify the conditions for doing business in Ukraine, the Energy Efficiency Fund started financing its first projects, while experts talked about the possible influence of presidential elections on the Ukrainian financial market – these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.
12:20, 31.03.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Kobolyev retains post, Ukraine launches new sanctions against Russia, and starts search for heads of tax and customs agencies
After a short delay, the Cabinet of Ministers extended for another year the contract with Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev and launched the search for the heads of the tax and customs agencies, the president issued a decree expanding the sanctions package against the aggressor state, Russia, while the State Statistics Service pleased Ukrainians with the data on economic growth in 2018 – these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.
10:40, 24.03.2019
Analysis
"Quiet" IMF mission. What awaits Ukraine
The IMF mission left Ukraine "quietly" - without official statements about future cooperation. At stake are two tranches that are very important given the repayment of billions of dollars in debts scheduled for this year. The National Bank and the Ministry of Finance say there is no need to worry – everything goes according to schedule. Experts are less optimistic – the inflows may be delayed, which means that pressure on the hryvnia exchange rate is inevitable.
16:05, 19.03.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Laconic IMF, cautious National Bank, and new loans
The mission of the International Monetary Fund completed its work in Kyiv, the National Bank once again did not dare to lower its key rate, while the government continued to raise social standards and take new loans ahead of the elections – these are the key economic news of the outgoing week.
22:30, 17.03.2019
Analysis
Hryvnia exchange rate: What to expect during election year
Since year-start, the Ukrainian hryvnia has strengthened against the dollar by a record 4%. This was facilitated by a number of seasonal factors - non-residents buying up domestic securities, the start of a planting season, and the repayment by businesses of tax obligations for 2018. However, on March 13, the national currency sharply lost its positions. Rumors immediately emerged of the impending devaluation. UNIAN learned from experts what to expect from the hryvnia exchange rate this year.
23:35, 13.03.2019
Analysis
More lethal aid from U.S.: How Ukraine can respond to Russia's aggression
Amid the escalation of Russian aggression in the Black and Azov Seas, the United States is considering providing Ukraine with more lethal defensive weapons. UNIAN learned about the possible options of supplies and whether to expect a "response" on the part of the Kremlin.
23:50, 11.03.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Farewell to Kobolyev, fiscal service reform, and new wave of deregulation
The Cabinet of Ministers refused to renew the contract with Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev, the reform of the fiscal service has finally moved from a standstill, the government abolished 149 business regulations, while hryvnia further strengthened – these were the main economic developments of the outgoing week.
14:40, 09.03.2019
Analysis
Groysman-Kobolyev row playing in Kremlin's hands
The "salary spat" between Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman and top managers of Naftogaz escalated to the government’s refusal to renew the contract with CEO, Andriy Kobolyev. The latter stated that the Cabinet's actions were unlawful but did not specify his further moves. The whole situation is now in limbo. Experts suggest there is some pre-election fleur to it, but this will only play into the hands of Russia's Gazprom.
22:25, 08.03.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Slower slide of industrial output, election "gifts" to pensioners, and restrictions on cash payments
The State Statistics Service reported a slowdown in industrial output in January, the government allocated one-time “assistance” to pensioners on the eve of elections, while the National Bank announced its intention to impose restrictions on B2C cash payments – these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.
13:00, 02.03.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Attack on shadow employment, end of preferences for owners of cars on EU plates, and green-lighted inspections at regional gas distribution companies
The Ministry of Social Policy is initiating new restrictions on contracting "individual entrepreneurs" instead of fully hiring them; the grace period for customs clearance of cars with EU plates has ended; while the regulator has been allowed to inspect regional gas distribution companies over additional charges to their customers for gas consumed – these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.
23:40, 24.02.2019
Analysis
Self-deception: Hungary first generously hands out passports to Ukrainians, then struggles with "new Hungarians"
Recently it became known that the Prosecutor’s Office of Hungary opened 370 criminal cases against Ukrainians who had obtained Hungarian citizenship. The first targets of the investigation were those seeking Hungarian pensions. Meanwhile, mediators in Ukraine didn’t blink an eye and further help future Hungarian pensioners get citizenship.
19:00, 20.02.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Ukraine stats agency reports on accelerated economy growth, government speaks of priorities for 2019, while president urges foreign businesses to invest in Ukraine
The State Statistics Service reported on a faster economy growth in the fourth quarter of 2018, the government submitted its annual report and announced priorities for 2019, while President Poroshenko called on foreign businesses to invest in Ukraine – these are the main economic news of the outgoing week.
13:40, 16.02.2019
Analysis
Renewable energy in Ukraine on the verge of change
Electricity production from solar and wind energy in Ukraine is growing by leaps and bounds primarily due to a powerful incentive – a high "green" tariff. Whether this sector is able to maintain its attractiveness depends on the parliament, which is considering a law on the transition from green tariffs to the mechanism for determining the price of electricity at auctions.
18:40, 15.02.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: Hryvnia strengthening, road repairs promised, and personnel reshuffles hitting high offices
Hryvnia entered a period of confident growth, the infrastructure ministry vowed further efforts to upgrade Ukrainian road network, while the Cabinet replaced the agrarian ministry's acting chief – these are the main economic news of the past week.
21:40, 09.02.2019
Analysis
Ukraine's path toward EU and NATO: Point of no return
On Thursday, February 7, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine leveled out the “achievements” of the fugitive ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, enshrining in the Constitution of Ukraine the country's strategic course toward the EU and NATO. What do these changes mean and is it possible that Ukraine will one day make another U-turn toward Russia?
16:00, 08.02.2019
Analysis
Ukraine's Deputy Finance Minister Vasyl Shkurakov: "There is no urgent need to rush and borrow at whatever rate"
This year, Ukraine must repay more than $6 billion to external creditors. Deputy Minister of Finance Vasyl Shkurakov in an interview with UNIAN told about the government's strategy of refinancing debts, the ministry's work in the domestic debt market, and the probability of default on public debt.
09:00, 05.02.2019
Analysis
Week's balance: War over gas bills, NBU forecast, and new transport projects
The government struck back at the regional gas distribution companies, reducing consumption rates for Ukrainians and speeding up the installation of meters; the National Bank retained the GDP growth forecast; while the leaders of the transport industry announced this year's priority tasks – these are the key economic news of the past week.
09:00, 04.02.2019
Analysis
Infrastructure Minister: We believe the Azov set of sanctions will be adopted. This will hit Russia, again
The Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine in an interview with UNIAN told about the ongoing work with the western partners on a new package of sanctions against Russia over the aggression in the Sea of Azov and our losses as a result of this aggression, Ukraine's plans for road repair and construction, his attitude to the NABU probe against him, and changes ahead in railway transportation.
18:00, 01.02.2019
Interview
Week's balance: Gazprom's delay, FTA with Israel, and good news from Davos
Following the tripartite talks in Brussels on the transit of Russian gas via Ukraine, the parties identified their positions and set up a new meeting, while Ukraine sealed an FTA deal with Israel, and reached a number of agreements with investors at the annual economic forum in Davos – these are the key economic news of the outgoing week.
14:40, 27.01.2019
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