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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 Russia’s January strikes battered corporate profitability even as banks extended a 30% lending streak.
July 1, 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
Europe
EU Approves €2.8B Ukraine Facility Payment
The EU Council approved the seventh disbursement under the Ukraine Facility on May 28, bringing total payments since 2024 to €26.8 billion ($31.1 billion) out of the program’s €50 billion ($58 billion) envelope.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Appoints Head of State Customs Service Fulfilling IMF Benchmark
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved NABU detective Orest Mandziy as the new chief of the State Customs Service following a competitive selection process.
April 10, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Receives Full Set of EU Accession Conditions, PM Says
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Ukraine has received all required benchmarks from the EU for accession talks, covering the final three negotiation clusters.
March 17, 2026
Corruption
Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau Begins Staff Audit Amid Extortion Allegations
Ukraine’s financial crimes agency chief said planned reviews aim to ensure staff “integrity” as the agency faces continued criticism for inheriting old extortion practices.
Feb. 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Importance of Ukrainian Military’s Corps-Level Reform
A Finnish geopolitical analyst examines why the AFU’s Corps Reform of its military is significant. He believes this restructuring may be the most important military reform of the war.
Aug. 4, 2025
Kyiv
Displaced Children Explore Careers, Gain Skills in Kyiv
Ukrainian foundations, in collaboration with the state, are introducing master classes for children to help them learn more about the labor market and choose a suitable profession.
July 3, 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
‘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
Verkhovna Rada
Ukraine Takes First Steps to Allowing Dual Citizenship, But...
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to adopt a law that will allow its citizens and foreigners applying for Ukrainian passports to hold multiple citizenship in the future.
June 18, 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
Corruption
Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Takes First Step Toward Establishing Jury Trials
Ukrainian lawmakers have taken the first step toward “restoring trust in the courts and fighting corruption” in the country.
Dec. 5, 2024