Economy
Russia
Russia’s Central Bank Lowers Key Rate for 1st Time Since October 2024
Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina is under pressure to lower rates though inflation remains twice the target level.
June 7, 2025
Economy
US Trade Tensions Weaken Demand for Dollar in Ukraine
As tariffs and Trumponomics take their toll on the world’s faith in the US dollar, Ukrainians are diversifying and investing more in euros to keep their savings.
June 6, 2025
Economy
Inflation Peaks, But Weather Risks Remain – Ukraine’s Central Bank
The National Bank of Ukraine says inflation has peaked, but will keep the key rate unchanged as war and weather risks still loom over the economic outlook.
June 6, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Finance Ministry Issues Three-Year Bonds
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance is not in a hurry to borrow more funds. Bond Market Insight for June 4.
June 5, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: Ukraine Missed the Scheduled Payment on VRIs
The stall in ceasefire negotiations and recent large-scale aerial attacks on Ukraine made the investor mood sour even further. Weekly Insight for June 2.
June 3, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Skip $665 Million Payment on GDP Warrants Without Sovereign Default
Ukraine previously approved a moratorium on payments until the government negotiates new terms of debt in full.
May 31, 2025
Bond Market Insight: Finance Ministry Issues New Reserve Bonds
Reserve bonds are having their comeback.
May 30, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Receive $3B Loan from Japan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Ukraine has finalized steps to receive a $3 billion dollar loan from Japan backed by ERA frozen Russian assets.
May 30, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine and IMF Reach Staff-Level Agreement for 8th Tranche
Ukraine will receive $500 million if the IMF’s staff decision gains approval from the IMF Executive Board.
May 30, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says China Sells Drones to Russia, Not Ukraine
Zelensky accuses China of blocking the supply of DJI Mavic drones to Ukraine and Europe, but providing them to Russia.
May 29, 2025
Ukraine
75% of State Budget Expenses for Q1 Are War-Related – KSE Institute
Out of its First Quarter total budget expenses of $27.9 Billion, the Kyiv government outlay for defending against Russia’s full-scale invasion was $20.8 Billion, or 74.6%.
May 29, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Needs Top-Brass Approval for Arms Exports, Trade Rep Says
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy acknowledges arms makers’ request to export abroad, but it said the final decision rests with the military top brass after a risk assessment.
May 28, 2025
ICU Weekly Insight: MoF Extends Offering of UAH Bonds
MoF extends offering of UAH bonds, NBU interventions down. Weekly Insight for May 26.
May 27, 2025
IMF
IMF Finalizes 8th Review, Ukraine Expects $500M Tranche
Ukraine’s Prime Minister is expecting a positive decision, although independent policy analysts previously voiced doubts about Ukraine’s performance under the IMF program.
May 27, 2025
Europe
OPINION: How the EU is Ruining Ukraine’s Economy
The war-torn country is on its knees. Why is Brussels breaking its legs?
May 25, 2025
Ukraine
Minerals deal: US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund officially launched
In particular, the Fund will invest the funding contributed by the United States and Ukraine in natural resources, oil and gas, ports, and related infrastructure projects in Ukraine.
May 24, 2025
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