War Drives Wages: Why Ukrainian Businesses Are Raising Salaries Faster Than the Economy Grows
Ukraine is experiencing a paradoxical economic phenomenon as the country enters its fourth year of full-scale war with Russia. Wages
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Author: Thomas Everett
Ukraine’s Cabinet Expands ‘Affordable Medicines’ Program from July 1: New Drug Categories to Be Added
The Ukrainian government has announced a significant expansion of its ‘Affordable Medicines’ program, set to take effect on July 1st.
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Ukrainian Prosecutors Uncover 11 Million Hryvnia Fraud in Military Generator Procurement Scheme
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have announced the exposure of a major corruption scheme involving the procurement of generators and power
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Russian Oil Exports to Hungary and Slovakia Through Druzhba Pipeline Return to Normal Levels
Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline have returned to normal operational levels, marking the
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Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Targets ATB Warehouses in Dnipro Suburb, Causes Major Fire
A Russian ballistic missile strike hit warehouse facilities belonging to ATB, one of Ukraine’s largest retail grocery chains, in a
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Ukraine’s Answer to Żabka: How ‘Simi’ Built a Youth-Focused Retail Empire of 500 Stores from Lutsk
In the heart of western Ukraine, a retail revolution has been quietly unfolding. What began as a modest convenience store
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Russia Pays Billions in Compensation to Domestic Refineries, Significantly Reducing Oil and Gas Revenues
The Russian government disbursed a staggering 204.3 billion rubles (approximately $2.8 billion) to domestic oil refining companies in May 2025,
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Hungary Seeks Energy Diversification to Strengthen Security and Lower Prices, Prime Minister Declares
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that his government will actively pursue diversification of the country’s energy supplies, emphasizing
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Leo Express Launches One of Europe’s Longest Rail Routes: 18-Hour Journey from Polish-Ukrainian Border to Frankfurt
Czech railway operator Leo Express has announced the launch of one of the most ambitious rail connections in European history,
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PlayCity Revokes Licenses of Two Casino Networks Over Russian Connections
In a significant regulatory action that underscores Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to purge Russian influence from its economy, the Ukrainian gambling
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