Economy

In September 2025, Ukraine introduces changes: new mortgage terms under “єOselya,” higher scholarships, new trains, school reforms, and updated energy tariffs.

Ukraine integrates “Army+” and “Reserve+” into its defense services portal. Apps now linked to state registers for automatic updates and digital military records.

The EU accelerates the creation of a digital euro after the passage of the U.S. stablecoin bill, raising concerns about the competitiveness of the European currency.

Aker BP announces a major oil discovery at the Yggdrasil field in the North Sea, increasing the company’s resources by 96–134 million barrels.

The “Druzhba” pipeline, which transported Russian oil to Europe, was destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reports Baltimore Chronicle, citing Brovdi’s Telegram channel.

BlackRock invests $11 billion in gas infrastructure at Saudi Arabia’s Jafurah field.

Tangshan steel plants to halt operations from Aug 25–Sep 3, 2025, to improve air quality before Beijing celebrations. Output to drop by 90,000 tonnes per day.

Russia’s GDP grew by 1.5% in Q2 2025, avoiding recession, but the growth was driven mainly by government and military spending.

Germany’s exports to Ukraine increased by 30% in 2025, while Ukrainian exports to Germany decreased by 4.5%. Read more about the trade statistics for the first half of 2025.

Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on imports from India, related to Russian oil, as part of a strategy to pressure countries trading with Russia.