today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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As of September 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves amounted to $48.66 billion, down 5% in August. The decline is attributed to reduced international financial aid and currency interventions.
In 2026, smartphone prices, particularly for new iPhone models, increased due to memory shortages and rising component costs. Apple is considering raising prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by 10-20%. Some retailers in Ukraine have already published new prices for these models.
In August 2026, Russia's budget deficit amounted to 5.7 trillion rubles, or 2.5% of GDP. According to the Ministry of Finance, the deficit for January-August 2026 exceeded the annual plan. Despite a surplus in August, the financial situation remains challenging.
The National Bank of Ukraine has warned of possible inflation increases due to attacks on logistics infrastructure. Estimates suggest prices could rise by 0.4-0.6 percentage points by the end of 2026, particularly in the autumn.
The State Statistics Service of Ukraine has revised its estimate of real GDP growth for Q2 2026, lowering it to 0.4% compared to the same period in 2025. The previous estimate was 0.6%. The revision was made due to updated operational data.
The Ukrainian government announced a one-time payment of 19,400 hryvnias for over 380,000 families in frontline communities for the 2026/2027 heating season. The total funding amounts to 7.4 billion hryvnias, sourced from international organizations. Applications for assistance will be accepted until October 30, 2026.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 2.3 billion for compensation to restore damaged housing in Vyshneve, which was affected by the attack on July 6. The funds will be distributed through the 'eRecovery' program for 23,257 households. The government previously promised UAH 3.04 billion, but the amount was reduced by UAH 700 million.
The government is introducing a new format of social assistance that allows families to receive payments of up to 15,000 hryvnias. The assistance can be applied for through the 'Diia' app, with the amount determined based on the family's income.
Starting January 1, 2026, Ukrainians will need at least 33 years of insurance experience to retire at 60. This threshold will increase annually, potentially leading to more people retiring at 65. The Pension Fund also notes that insufficient service may not necessarily result in a lack of payments, as other conditions for their assignment may apply.
Migration expert Oleksiy Poznyak stated that Ukraine needs to attract labor migrants from Asia and Africa due to a shortage of workforce and the non-return of some refugees. He also noted that the potential for mass outbound migration from Ukraine has already been exhausted.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) announced new official exchange rates for the hryvnia against the dollar and euro for September 8, 2026. Initially, incorrect data was published due to a technical glitch, which was later corrected.
Deputy Head of the NBU Volodymyr Lepushynskyi reported on the negative impact of increased Russian shelling on the labor market in Ukraine. Specifically, demand for workers has decreased, and businesses have become more cautious in expanding their workforce and opening new vacancies.
Job vacancies for remote work are being published across Ukraine. Announcements are made in various regions, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Poltava, Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, and Chernihiv.
As of September 7, 2026, banks updated their currency exchange rates, with the dollar priced at 44.86 UAH and the euro at 52.12 UAH. Compared to previous days, the dollar's value decreased while the euro remained high.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new Order for practical training of vocational education students, which stipulates that students will receive full salaries for work performed during internships. The resolution also abolishes the provision for withholding part of the earnings for the benefit of educational institutions.
