Finance
War in Ukraine
Kyiv’s Donors Expected Peace in 2027, but Russian Escalations Left 2026 Funding Unfulfilled
Ukraine’s allies planned 2027 funding for Kyiv on the assumption that peace would come. But as Moscow escalates its attacks, Kyiv’s economists are seeking larger aid checks before 2026 ends.
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IMF
IMF Warns Global Resilience at Risk as Fuel Reserves Dwindle
The IMF has warned that depleted strategic fuel reserves and record public debt could push global economic resilience to its limits.
Oct. 17, 2026
Economy
Ukraine Delays $2.3 Billion in Payments as Treasury Cash Runs Short
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko told lawmakers that only defense, pensions, salaries and social payments are being funded in full as the Single Treasury Account runs low.
Oct. 13, 2026
Economy
Ukrgasbank Appoints Former Deputy Finance Minister as New CEO
Former Ukrainian Deputy Finance Minister Artem Shevalev will lead state-owned Ukrgasbank, with the appointment pending the central bank’s approval.
Oct. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
New Russian Mobilization Could Leave Low-Skill Workers Poorer, KSE Institute Says
A new wave of mobilization in Russia could lift civilian wages slightly but eliminate large contract sign-on bonuses, KSE Institute says.
Oct. 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Can Still Finance Its War, but Costs and Risks Are Rising, KSE Institute Says
Russia retains substantial capacity to finance the war, but a widening budget deficit, depleted fiscal buffers, higher borrowing costs and growing pressure on banks are narrowing its room for maneuver, KSE Institute says.
Oct. 1, 2026
Business
Ukraine Revises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Down to 0.5–0.6% as Business Losses Set to Hit $10 Billion
Economy Minister Oleksandr Kravchenko states that blocked exports and damaged logistics risk cutting growth to 0.5–0.6% and costing businesses $10 billion.
Sept. 30, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Opens Second EU Negotiating Cluster as Reform Delivery Shapes Further Accession Progress, KSE Institute Says
Ukraine has opened two of six EU negotiating clusters and seven of 33 chapters, while further accession progress increasingly depends on reform delivery, KSE Institute’s Q3 2026 tracker shows.
Sept. 24, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Draft 2027 State Budget Envisages UAH 1.67 Trillion Deficit, KSE Institute Says
Ukraine’s Draft State Budget 2027 envisages a UAH 1.67 trillion deficit and UAH 3.76 trillion in Ministry of Defence spending, KSE Institute’s analysis shows.
Sept. 24, 2026
Energy
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Shipments from Baltic Ports Rise 10.1%, KSE Institute Says
Russia’s seaborne oil exports fell 10.7% m-o-m in July 2026, while shadow fleet shipments from Baltic Sea ports rose 10.1%, KSE Institute’s August tracker shows.
Sept. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Inflation Reaches 8.1% as Fuel and Water Costs Rise
Annual inflation reached 8.1% in August as rising fuel and water costs offset a seasonal drop in fruit and vegetable prices.
Sept. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Threatens EU With Court Action as Europe Advances ‘Aggressor Pays’ Model for Ukraine
Moscow warns of a legal battle as Europe increasingly links frozen Russian wealth to Ukraine’s defense and future reparations.
Sept. 18, 2026
Economy
Ukraine Negotiates Second ERA Loan, Weighs Russian Collateral for 2027 Budget
Ukraine is negotiating a second Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loan while pushing the EU toward broader use of Russia's frozen assets as collateral, as officials scramble to close a $32.6 billion hole in the 2027 budget.
Sept. 17, 2026
Ukraine
NBU Raises Key Rate to 16% as War-Driven Inflation Tops Forecast
Ukraine's central bank raised its key rate to 16% as inflation topped forecasts on war-driven fuel and tariff costs, with policymakers signaling they could still ease if the security situation cools demand.
Sept. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Submits Record 2027 Budget as Finance Minister Warns of Cash Strain
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko presented Ukraine's record 2027 budget to parliament, warning of a year-end cash crunch and a $32.6 billion financing gap for 2027.
Sept. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Plans ‘Difficult and Unpopular’ Measures to Close Ukraine Budget Gap
Seven bills could unlock billions in partner funding as Ukraine struggles to cover rising defense costs and its wartime budget gap.
Sept. 16, 2026
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