Petrashko

Ministers Kryklii, Petrashko asked to step down by President – media

Both agreed with the head of state and filed the relevant resignation letters, while health chief Stepanov refused.

11:55, 17.05.2021

Two ministers file resignation letters – Rada chair's spox

Also, the government head submitted a motion to dismiss one more minister.

20:15, 14.05.2021

GDP slide at 4% one of world's lightest in 2020 – Ukraine economy minister

The government has done enough in the right direction to minimize the fall and lay the foundation for long-term growth.

09:00, 09.04.2021

Economy ministry forecasts 4.8% growth in Ukraine's GDP in 2021

A successful fight against the epidemic, incentives for the industry, and effective work in foreign markets are required to this end.

14:00, 04.02.2021

Ukraine drafting deals on free trade areas with five countries – Minister Petrashko

These markets are seen as important for Ukrainian products.

18:45, 30.12.2020

Economy minister doesn't rule out 3% drop in Ukraine's GDP in Q1 because of pandemic

01:50, 08.12.2020

Some ministers may be sacked soon – Zelensky

The weakest will be fired, Zelensky says.

22:10, 22.10.2020

Ukraine, China talk expanding agri-supplies

Also, Ukraine's geographical location is an important factor for finding opportunities in the Ukraine-China-EU triangle.

20:15, 24.09.2020

Officials suggest conditions and terms for growth of Ukraine's economy

They expect a significant GDP drop in Q2.

21:10, 16.06.2020

Cabinet seeks to update Ukraine-EU association deal, remove technical barriers to trade

Ukraine is also currently working on draft regulation in line with international obligations in the field of procurement.

23:10, 22.05.2020

No foodstuff price hikes expected before Easter, Ukraine's economy minister assures

No wheat or bread shortages are being foreseen.

13:00, 13.04.2020

Coronavirus crisis: economy ministry estimates potential GDP drop

Unemployment may rise to 9.4%, minister suggests.

20:40, 08.04.2020

Ukraine plans to support industry through government orders, access to cheap loans

Petrashko said the uniqueness of the current economic crisis is that it is industrial, not financial.

13:20, 31.03.2020

New Ukraine economy minister "lacked time" to declare house outside Kyiv, Moscow flat: Schemes

Under the current law, an asset declaration could be updated within seven days since its first submission.

11:30, 22.03.2020

Ukraine's new economy minister outlines first steps in office to respond to looming crisis

One of the priorities is to set up a fundamentally comfortable environment for Ukrainian businesses.

16:00, 17.03.2020

Ukraine's Rada appoints new economy minister

The move was backed by 243 MPs with at least 226 votes required.

14:00, 17.03.2020