Victoria Romanenko
Total 76 publications
Ukraine’s Economy Contracts in Q1 2026: IMF and NBU Downgrade Forecasts
In the first quarter of 2026, Ukraine's economy entered a period of contraction, with real GDP falling by 0.6%.
World Uncertainty Index Hits 35-Year High: Understanding the Surge
The 2025–2026 World Uncertainty Index (WUI) has shattered historical records, surpassing the levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Border Crossing: eCherga for Passenger Cars to be Integrated into Diia
Ukraine is expanding its "eCherga" (electronic queue) system: drivers of passenger cars will be able to book border crossings directly through the "Diia" application.
Ukrainian Agro-Exports to Africa: Poised for a Major Breakthrough
Ukraine produces 5 times more food than it consumes, but holds only 5% of Africa's market
IMF Postpones VAT for FOPs: What This Means for Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to postpone the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) for FOPs (Sole Proprietors) in Ukraine.
Global Oil Prices Expected to Peak Within Weeks: U.S. Energy Forecast
Global oil prices are projected to reach their zenith in the coming weeks as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy markets.
800 Million Job Shortfall: World Bank Sounds the Alarm
The President of the World Bank has warned of a global deficit of 800 million jobs over the next 10 to 15 years.
Fuel and Fertilizer Costs Skyrocket: The Outlook for Ukraine’s 2026 Harvest
As the conflict in the Middle East drives diesel prices for Ukrainian farmers to UAH 92 per liter, the agricultural sector faces a critical threat.
Ukraine to launch one of Europe’s largest pharmaceutical plants
Biopharma is preparing to launch one of Europe's largest blood plasma processing facilities in Transcarpathia, backed by a €67 million investment.
GDP Slowdown: World Bank downgrades economic forecast for Ukraine
The World Bank has downgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Ukraine to 1.2%.
Stronger than the dollar: top 10 currencies of the world that strengthened the most over the year
The Israeli shekel and the Colombian peso topped the global currency rankings for appreciation against the dollar in 2026.
How much the US spent on the war in Iran: the cost of Operation Epic Fury in numbers
In 39 days of the Epic Fury military operation in Iran, the U.S. spent more than $44.5 billion, burning through a billion every day.
Cheap Patriot analog: what Ukrainian company Fire Point is developing
The Ukrainian company Fire Point is creating a budget analog of the Patriot system and is preparing to test missiles with a range of up to 850 kilometers, capable of reaching Moscow.
