The Ukrainian economy in the first quarter of this year increased by 2.4 percent. The GDP of Ukraine in the first quarter of this year increased by 2.4 percent compared to the same period last year. This is stated on the website of Gosstat. At the same time, if compared with the previous quarter (the fourth quarter of 2016), then the growth of the economy taking into account the seasonal factor decreased by 0.3 percent. Recently, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade reported on the growth of Ukraine's GDP in January-March 2017 by 2.1-2.3 percent. Also recall that last month Gosstat announced the growth of Ukraine's GDP for the first time since 2012.

Original article: Gosstat reported on the growth of the economy of Ukraine.