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War in Ukraine
Canada Sends Ukraine $1.7B Tranche of Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The total share of Canada’s contributions to the G7 ERA Loan to Ukraine is 5 billion Canadian dollars ($3.7 billion), with the loan secured by frozen Russian assets.
July 1, 2025
IMF
IMF Board Approves 8th Review – Ukraine Expects Next $500M Tranche
The IMF Executive Board extended the deadlines of some structural benchmarks to allow the Ukrainian authorities more time to complete reforms. The cash is already in the state budget, Kyiv says.
July 1, 2025
Economy
Trapped by Limits: Finance Ministry Tables New Budget Changes
With tax hikes ruled out and domestic borrowing constrained, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry presented a revised budget plan to parliament, reallocating funds to meet defense needs.
June 30, 2025
Economy
‘Businesses Aren’t Rushing In’: Deputy Ombudsman on Why Firms Shun State-Led Reconstruction
In a Kyiv Post interview, Deputy Business Ombudsman Tetiana Korotka says Ukraine’s reconstruction stalls due to outdated laws, slow government and lack of clear strategy.
June 29, 2025
Putin
Polish Foreign Minister: Arms Race Could Lead to Putin’s Fall
Russia has committed a large share of its state budget to the economy, but Poland’s foreign minister warns that it won’t be able to keep up with new Western military spending goals.
Updated: June 27, 2025
Business
Bank of England Inspired by Ukraine Central Bank Contingency Planning
Ukraine’s central bank was skillful in both responding to the economic shock of Russia’s invasion and to its aftermath, the Bank of England governor said on a visit to Kyiv.
June 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Russian Economy Crumbling, We Will Support This Even More’ – Zelensky Says
Key Russian economists warn Putin his war in Ukraine will lead to a major recession, while Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv will capitalize on these economic woes.
June 21, 2025
Russia
Russia Running Out of Resources, Seeks New Economic Growth Model
“Russia is on the verge of recession, what’s next depends on the decisions we now make,” according to Russia’s Minister of Economic Development.
June 20, 2025
Kremlin Insists Economy Is Stable as Budget Deficit Hits $80B
The Kremlin says Russia’s macroeconomic stability is “absolutely secured,” even as its budget deficit surpasses $80 billion (approximately €70 billion) and oil prices tumble to around $65 per barrel (roughly $1.55 per gallon or €0.38 per liter).
June 23, 2026
Russian Economy 'in Dead End' as War Costs Devour Budget
June 26, 2026
Baltic States Urge EU to Accelerate Russian Oil Ban
June 27, 2026
