The NBU raised the key rate from 14.5% to 15.5%
The Board of the National Bank has decided to raise the key rate to 15.5% per annum. These decisions are aimed at supporting the attractiveness of hryvnia savings, maintaining the stability of the currency market and controllability of inflation expectations, which will allow inflation to return to the trajectory of a sustainable slowdown to 5%.
Inflation to grow in coming months – National Bank
In January 2025, inflation accelerated to 12.9% year-on-year. According to NBU estimates, it continued to grow in February. The target inflation rate is 5%.
International reserves fell by 6.7% in February
As of March 1, 2025, Ukraine's international reserves, according to preliminary data, amounted to $40,145.5 million. In February, they decreased by 6.7%.
Average salary in Ukraine increased by 23% in a year
The average salary in Ukraine by the end of 2024 increased by 23% compared to the previous year and reached UAH 21,473.
Von der Leyen presents €800 billion EU rearmament and Ukraine support plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a five-step plan for the rearmament of the European Union and support for Ukraine.
Ukraine receives first £752m from UK frozen Russian assets
On Friday, March 7, the first £752 million ($970 million) from the UK arrived in Ukraine, secured by income from frozen Russian assets.