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Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
Russian attacks on ports can cost Ukrainian farmers up to $3 billion
Russian attacks on the port infrastructure of Great Odesa pose serious risks to the Ukrainian agricultural sector. According to the estimates of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, due to disruption of logistics, the losses of producers may reach from $1.5 billion to $3 billion, if sea exports are significantly limited.
The economy of Ukraine returned to growth in the II quarter of 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, the economy of Ukraine again demonstrated positive dynamics. According to preliminary estimates of the State Statistics Service, real GDP increased both quarterly and annually, which indicates a gradual recovery of economic activity.
Oil refining in Russia has fallen to its lowest level in almost a quarter of a century
In July 2026, the volume of oil refining in Russia fell to the lowest level since May 2002. One of the main reasons was the systematic attacks on the oil refining, transport and export infrastructure, which significantly limited the capabilities of the Russian fuel industry.
Ukraine has accumulated €7.35 billion "debt" for reforms to the EU
Ukraine has accumulated unfulfilled obligations under the reforms, which depend on the funding of the European Union within the framework of the Ukraine Facility and Ukraine Support Loan programs. The total amount of funds, the receipt of which is delayed due to overdue indicators, has already reached 7.35 billion euros. At the same time, the government emphasizes that it is not about the loss of funding, but about the need to complete the reforms in order to receive the stipulated payments.
Digitizing the reconstruction of Ukraine: how artificial intelligence and electronic platforms help rebuild the country
Ukraine continues the large-scale digital transformation of reconstruction processes, integrating modern electronic services and solutions based on artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development is creating a single digital ecosystem that will bring together information on damaged facilities, construction, logistics, funding and community needs. This approach makes it possible to make decisions more quickly, allocate resources more efficiently, and increase the transparency of the implementation of the country's reconstruction projects.
Due to which purchases and changes Ukrainians may lose housing subsidies: a complete list of reasons in 2026
The housing subsidy remains one of the main tools of state support for Ukrainians who need help paying for utilities. However, after its appointment, the recipients must not only meet the established criteria, but also notify the Pension Fund about important changes in their property status, income or family composition. In some cases, even one large purchase, opening a deposit or purchasing currency can be grounds for losing the right to state assistance. We tell you in which cases the subsidy can be canceled and what rules you should know in order to avoid problems with payments.
The demand for new buildings in Ukraine is growing: where are the most houses being built and how prices have changed
Despite the full-scale war, the Ukrainian primary real estate market continues to gradually recover. Developers are launching new projects, buyers are increasingly interested in new buildings, and in many regions, the price of a square meter has risen significantly over the year. At the same time, the market remains uneven: some regions show active construction and high demand, while there are almost no new projects in the frontline regions. We tell you where the most housing is currently being built, which regions have become the leaders in the number of new buildings, how prices have changed, and which state programs help Ukrainians to buy their own housing.
Ukrainian youth purchased over 114,000 books under the "eKnyga" program
During the first half of 2026, Ukrainians took advantage of the "eKnyg" state reading support program and purchased more than 114,000 books. The greatest demand is for fiction and non-fiction, and the biggest Ukrainian bookstores and publishing houses are among the sales leaders. We understand how the program works, who used it and which books are chosen by young Ukrainians.
Salaries in Poland: where employees received the biggest increase
Polish employers raise wages only in those industries where production, sales and demand for workers are growing. Earnings increased the most over the year in logistics, while the food industry showed the slowest wage growth.
Ukraine will need an additional $67.4 billion in international aid in 2027-2029, KSE
The Institute of the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE Institute) published a macroeconomic handbook (Ukraine Macroeconomic Handbook) for the third quarter of 2026 with a forecast of the development of the Ukrainian economy until 2029. This is stated in the analytical report of KSE Institute.
Salaries in defense technology hit $2,500, study finds
The median salary for Defense Technology (DefTech) professionals in June 2026 is $2,500. This is stated in the DOU study
Prices for soybeans, sunflowers and rapeseed are decreasing: what is happening on the Ukrainian and world markets
Purchase prices for the main oil crops in Ukraine continue to fall. The reason was problems with exports due to attacks on port infrastructure, as well as a decrease in the price of soybeans and rapeseed on world exchanges against the background of an increase in the supply of the new crop.