Finances

The EU transferred 1.6 billion euros to Ukraine in macro-financial aid, funded by income from frozen Russian assets. Support will continue.

Andriy Pyshny, the head of the National Bank of Ukraine, stated that virtual assets cannot become a payment tool and should not undermine Ukraine’s financial system.

The NBU is preparing for the pilot launch of the e-hryvnia, studying the experiences of other countries and collaborating with international financial institutions.

Salaries for Ukrainian military personnel may increase to NATO standards. MPs are working on a salary hike for rear military personnel.

Jeff Bezos completed a $5.7 billion sale of Amazon shares following his wedding in June 2025. Find out more details and implications.

Iga Świątek crushed Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 Wimbledon final to claim the title. Ukrainian players competed with varying success, led by Svitolina and Yastremska.

Russian workers at Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant have not received salaries for two months. Staff has dropped from 12,000 to 3,000, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

The EBRD and European Commission launch a mechanism to boost renewable energy in Ukraine, aiming to unlock €1.5 billion in investments for 1 GW of new capacity.

Bitcoin hits a record high of $112,022 amid growing investor appetite and Trump administration’s crypto policies — details from the Baltimore Chronicle.

The European Union plans to create a €100 billion financial instrument to provide long-term support for Ukraine starting in 2028.