KIEV, July 10 – The forecast of Ukraine's inflation for 2009, prepared in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund has been revised from 16% to 13%, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said at a press conference in Kiev on Friday.

KIEV, July 10 - The International Monetary Fund on Friday drastically worsened its economic outlook for Ukraine and said it would probably approve a $3.3 billion rescue that analysts believe is needed to avert a further meltdown.

KIEV, July 12 - Innovation and investment policies are among the most important features of the current Ukrainian government's plans, according to First Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mykola Azarov.

KIEV, July 12 - The National Bank of Ukraine should "under no circumstances" let the hryvnia gain much value against the U.S. dollar, a top economic advisor to President Viktor Yushchenko said Thursday.

KIEV, July 12 - Popular support has been growing for a bloc of parties loyal to pro-Western President Viktor Yushchenko ahead of the Sept. 30 snap election, according to an opinion poll published on Thursday.

KIEV, July 12 - President Viktor Yushchenko's office voiced concerns Thursday over the government's backing of a controversial bill that they claim could fuel massive corruption by making less transparent about $20 billion in annual spending by state companies.

KIEV, July 12 ??“ The World Bank board of directors will on July 27 examine the second project for the development of Ukraine??™s exports, which is currently being prepared, the Finance Ministry reported Wednesday.

KIEV, July 12 ??“ Ukraine??™s government may speed up its decision allowing Vanco Energy to go ahead with investments in development of a Black Sea oil and gas field near Kerch, Environment Minister Pavlo Ihnatenko said.

KIEV, July 12 ??“ Ukraine??™s economy expanded 9.3% on the year in June, the strongest economic growth over the past 18 months, helped by growing external demand for steel, the country??™s main exports commodity.

KIEV, July 12 ??“ Ukraine??™s pro-Russian coalition, which emerged in Parliament last week, is illegitimate and must be dissolved to give way for a more balanced grouping, President Viktor Yushchenko suggested on Wednesday.