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Ukraine
Ukraine's Banks Post Longest Credit Growth in 15 Years as Windfall Tax Threatens to Choke It Off
The National Bank of Ukraine's financial stability report shows wartime conditions battered corporate profitability this winter even as banks extended a 30% lending streak.
13h ago
Economy
NBU Keeps 15% Rate Despite Inflation, Eyes Possible Hike
The NBU kept its key rate at 15% on June 18, warning it stands ready to raise it if underlying price pressures continue to build, even as a $13 billion aid inflow is expected in June.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
IMF Staff Greenlights $690 Million for Ukraine Despite Missed VAT Benchmark
IMF staff and Kyiv reach a deal unlocking $690M, while the Fund warns on fiscal, energy and anti-corruption reforms.
June 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
No Economic Model Can Predict When Russia Runs Out of Money for War, NBU Says
Russia profits from Middle East chaos, but oil revenues mask a stagnating economy whose collapse no model can time, Ukraine’s central bank said.
May 21, 2026
Economy
Labor Crunch Hits Ukrainian Industry as 68% of Firms Struggle to Hire
Ukrainian industrial firms reported record labor shortages in April, with 68% unable to find enough workers, the highest reading since wartime polling began.
May 19, 2026
Economy
Ukraine's Business Recovery Index Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023 as Orders Collapse
Order portfolios hit a record low and uncertainty surged in April, though production and exports offered a rare bright spot for Ukrainian industry.
May 14, 2026
Economy
Ukraine’s Central Bank Forecast: Increased Inflation, Decreased GDP
Despite the 2026 inflation forecast increasing by 2% compared to the previous figure, the central bank kept the key rate at 15%, and thinks the effect of the Middle East War on prices is temporary.
April 30, 2026
IMF
‘It Is Not for the IMF To Organize Parliament’, IMF’s European Director Says
Alfred Kammer talks to Kyiv Post about the shocks Europe faces from the Middle East war, priorities for his successors, Ukraine’s IMF progress, pressure on the Hryvnia, and tax votes in parliament.
April 30, 2026
IMF
IMF Carries Forward 2% GDP Forecast for 2025 Into 2026 Despite Winter Strikes on Energy, Praises Central Bank
In its April 2026 forecast, the IMF projects 2% GDP growth for Ukraine – the same as its October 2025 statement projected for 2025.
April 21, 2026
Business
Skilled Worker Shortage Persists Despite Labor Supply Growth, NBU Says
Ukraine’s labor supply continues to outpace demand despite a persistent shortage of skilled workers, while construction hired the most in March.
April 8, 2026
Economy
Ukraine’s Central Bank Holds Rate Steady, Warning About Middle East Risk to Inflation
Ukraine’s central bank, the NBU, kept the key rate at 15%, warning of Ukraine's vulnerability to rising oil prices – and Russia's ability to gain cash for future strikes.
March 19, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Returns ‘Damaged’ Armored Trucks After Seizing Ukrainian Bank Convoy
Oschadbank said Thursday it had taken receipt of two vehicles and the belongings of the seven Ukrainian nationals detained near Budapest last week. The bank’s assets remain in Hungary.
March 12, 2026
Hungary
EU Commission Says It Is Reviewing NBU Letter on Oschadbank Detention
The EU Commission confirmed it received a letter from NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi urging Brussels to examine Hungary’s actions, adding that the issues raised are now “under review.”
March 12, 2026
Ukraine
NBU Head Accuses Hungary of International Blackmail Over Seizure of Oschadbank Assets
Ukraine’s central bank chair Pyshny says Hungary is using seized Oschadbank funds to put pressure on Ukraine.
March 11, 2026
Ukraine
‘Kept in Handcuffs for 28 Hours’ – Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry Slams Hungary for Torturing Oschadbank Couriers
Hungary’s Counter-Terrorism Centre transported Ukrainians blindfolded and did not provide medical assistance until an employee collapsed, the statement says.
March 10, 2026
Ukraine
Oschadbank, NBU Demand Return of Seized Cash, Armored Vehicles From Hungary
Oschadbank and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) are demanding that Hungary return $40 million, €35 million, and 9kg of gold held in Budapest after the return of a Ukrainian bank convoy.
March 9, 2026