economy
Russian State Duma admits budget deficit risk for 2027–2029
The Budget and Tax Committee of the Russian State Duma has officially warned of the threat of failing to meet financial targets for 2027–2029. The projected state budget deficit is expected to range from 63.6 to 67.6 billion USD annually.
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A 50 Billion Package: Steps to Restart Ukraine’s Economy Amid Wartime
To restart Ukraine’s wartime economy, it is proposed to allocate 50 billion hryvnias for energy resilience, risk guarantees, and personnel training. This is stated in the analytical review of the macroeconomic situation as of mid-October 2026.
Ukrzaliznytsia Explained Management Payments Amid Staff Cost Cuts
Ukrzaliznytsia CEO Oleksandr Pertsovskyi stated that the company’s board has not received bonuses since 2022. According to him, expenditures on management account for a minimal share of the total payroll fund.
Financial Arrhythmia of the Fuel Market: How Infrastructure Attacks Reshape Budgets
Modern energy warfare demonstrates a surprising financial arrhythmia, where the destruction of production facilities directly converts into budget expenditures. Observing the scale of damage to oil refining facilities, government structures are…
Industrial inflation in Ukraine reached 0.9% in August 2026
In August 2026, industrial producer prices in Ukraine rose by 0.9% compared to July. Annual producer inflation slowed to 37.3% compared to 42.5% in July.
Russian economy avoids recession and can fund war for two more years
The Russian economy has avoided recession thanks to high oil prices and fiscal stimulus, yet the Kremlin will be able to sustain the current pace of war for at least another two years. This is evidenced by estimates from Ukrainian economists, who…
