Economy

The government is handing out billions that don't exist

Subsidies for utilities for low-income pensioners are a social policy. A thousand hryvnia for fuel for the owner of an SUV is populism from the public purse.
28 March 2026, 01:07 (Обозреватель)

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The task of the new deputy minister is to make procurement for the Ukrainian army extremely transparent and efficient.
27 March 2026, 09:56 (Зеркало недели)
Construction of wind turbines on Runa: why environmentalists are concerned and petitions to the president are ignored Construction of wind turbines on Runa: why environmentalists are concerned and petitions to the president are ignored
On March 20, the fifth petition calling for urgent action to preserve the nature and cultural heritage of the Carpathians was published on the we...
26 March 2026, 00:39 (Зеркало недели)
State orders for passenger transportation will be the right step in war conditions, - Minyukova State orders for passenger transportation will be the right step in war conditions, - Minyukova
Allocation from the state budget to compensate for losses from passenger rail transportation is the right and timely decision in war conditions, ...
04 March 2026, 23:02 (Обозреватель)
Metinvest is among the top three leaders in sustainable development in Ukraine Metinvest is among the top three leaders in sustainable development in Ukraine
Rinat Akhmetov's Metinvest demonstrates a mature sustainable development system based on combined annual reporting in accordance with GRI, SASB a...
05 March 2026, 19:45 (Обозреватель)
Gasoline 100 each? Where is the limit after which the driver will say “fuck it” and buy an electric car Gasoline 100 each? Where is the limit after which the driver will say “fuck it” and buy an electric car
A driver can forgive a car almost anything, but not a gas station that makes you want to cry..
15 March 2026, 13:49 (Обозреватель)
After the Russian attack, Ukrzaliznytsia changes its schedule After the Russian attack, Ukrzaliznytsia changes its schedule
A number of trains were canceled on March 16 and 17.
16 March 2026, 10:28 (Зеркало недели)
A clear sign of improvement in the energy system: the Cabinet of Ministers lifted one of the restrictions A clear sign of improvement in the energy system: the Cabinet of Ministers lifted one of the restrictions
The rule on mandatory import of electricity by state-owned companies has been canceled.
16 March 2026, 15:23 (Зеркало недели)
The SvitloDim program is gaining momentum: in two weeks - more than 500 applications The SvitloDim program is gaining momentum: in two weeks - more than 500 applications
Associations of condominium owners and managers will become consulting centers for their members - they will help prepare documents correctly.
15 February 2026, 09:34 (Зеркало недели)
Ukrzaliznytsia needs a new financing model, since freight transportation no longer covers losses – media Ukrzaliznytsia needs a new financing model, since freight transportation no longer covers losses – media
In 2025, the Ukrzaliznytsia passenger transportation financing model has virtually exhausted itself.
16 February 2026, 20:37 (Обозреватель)
The authorities should not demand infrastructure protection plans from mayors, but change the strategy for protecting it - exper The authorities should not demand infrastructure protection plans from mayors, but change the strategy for protecting it - exper
By setting “tasks” for local self-government, the president exceeds his powers and demonstrates a lack of understanding of the problem as a whole...
17 February 2026, 20:15 (Зеркало недели)
The IMF gave up, and for the deputies the magic of international demands ended The IMF gave up, and for the deputies the magic of international demands ended
Tax requirements for Ukraine postponed until mid-spring.
17 February 2026, 23:15 (Обозреватель)
Retirement after 75 years of age: the age limit has been increased for civil servants and local government employees Retirement after 75 years of age: the age limit has been increased for civil servants and local government employees
The decision to stay in the service must be made by the relevant body.
19 February 2026, 10:33 (Зеркало недели)
Passenger transportation of Ukrzaliznytsia will be partially compensated from the state budget: the government has developed a m Passenger transportation of Ukrzaliznytsia will be partially compensated from the state budget: the government has developed a m
Previously, Ukrzaliznytsia tried to initiate an increase in tariffs for freight transportation by 40% in order to cover losses from passengers, w...
20 February 2026, 21:43 (Обозреватель)
Changes in the International Register of Losses: IDPs can use it Changes in the International Register of Losses: IDPs can use it
There are currently 14 categories in the Register for filing applications for compensation.
24 February 2026, 14:28 (Зеркало недели)
The Ministry of Digital Development has updated the e-signature verification service taking into account EU standards: what has The Ministry of Digital Development has updated the e-signature verification service taking into account EU standards: what has
Among other things, an electronic report stamped “Dii” will replace paper protocols.
24 February 2026, 21:50 (Зеркало недели)
Blackout in Kyiv: Yasno predicted a return to “classic” schedules Blackout in Kyiv: Yasno predicted a return to “classic” schedules
Now the situation in the capital’s energy system is stable, but complex.
25 February 2026, 23:08 (Зеркало недели)
National Cashback program: how the program will work from March National Cashback program: how the program will work from March
Ukrainians could potentially receive more money than before the latest program update.
03 March 2026, 14:03 (Зеркало недели)