KYIV, April 30 – Russia is running low on fuel with gasoline prices rising 20% over the past four months following a wave of successful Ukrainian drone strikes deep into the Russian territory, POLITICO reported.
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KYIV, April 30 – The total public debt of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2024 increased to a new historical maximum: in U.S. dollar terms – by $5.73 billion, or 3.9%, to $151.05 billion, in hryvnia terms – by UAH 404.8 billion, or 7.3%, to UAH 5.9 trillion, according to data on the website of the Ministry of Finance.
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KYIV, April 30 – The abolition of duties by the European Union on Ukrainian mining and metals products after the full-scale Russian invasion opened the European market for metallurgical companies, ensuring production stability, said Andriy Kryl, head of international relations of Metinvest Group, during Ukraine's Future Summit.
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KYIV, Apr 30 – Ukraine is working to increase the engagement of women in the activities of mine action operators, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, who is also the Economy Minister of Ukraine, has said.
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KYIV, April 30 – In the near future, online casino advertising will be limited or prohibited, since the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is obliged to develop a procedure for limiting gambling advertising after the corresponding decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) is put into effect, the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) explains.
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KYIV, April 30 – Since the beginning of 2024, the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) has investigated 165 criminal proceedings for offenses that threaten the economic security of the state, the Bureau's press service reports.
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KYIV, April 29 - NATO countries haven’t delivered what they promised to Ukraine in time, the alliance’s chief said Monday, allowing Russia to press its advantage while Kyiv’s depleted forces wait for military supplies to arrive from the U.S. and Europe.
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KYIV, April 29 – The steps announced by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) in the near future to complete the first stage of currency liberalization may require about $5.5 billion in foreign exchange reserves, however, they are expected to significantly expand business opportunities, improve conditions for attracting investment and participation of private capital in restored and will ultimately have a positive impact on economic dynamics, the NBU press service said.
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KYIV, April 29 – The Ministry of Development of Communities, Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure (Ministry of Reconstruction) of Ukraine and the European Commission officially start negotiations on extending the Agreement on transport visa-free travel for a year with the possibility of extension for another six months, until the end of 2025.
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KYIV, April 29 – Investment group ICU again downgraded economic growth forecast for Ukraine for 2024 – from 5% to 4.1% due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, but at the same time improved its CPI 9consumer price index) forecast from 10.1% to 6.4%.
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