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Feedback on the IMF Memorandum: Next Wire Will not be Soon
UKRAINE · In Brief · 04 Oct 2016

Yesterday the IMF Memorandum was finally released. Our impression from the document – this year prospects for next wire are slim. At the document the IMF talks about submission of law on agriculture land circulation to the parliament and about utility-related social assistance program adjustment ...

Saber Rattling and Political Conflict
UKRAINE · Report · 06 Sep 2016

August was a turbulent month. First came the disturbing news of Russia’s buildup of military forces on the borders of mainland Ukraine. The Kremlin also officially blamed the Ukrainian military for organizing a terrorist attack in Crimea, which added to the frayed nerves of the international co...

E-declarations finally launched
UKRAINE · In Brief · 01 Sep 2016

On August 31st e-declarations were finally launched. Civil activists also confirm that the system was properly started. Recall in mid-August there had been unfolding a scandal about failed e-declarations launch. On August 15th National agency on corruption prevention launched e-declarations only ...

President Dismisses Head of his Office Boris Lozhkin
UKRAINE · In Brief · 29 Aug 2016

On August 29th President informed about dismissal of Head of President Office Boris Lozhkin. A no-name person Igor Raynin, till recently Head of Kharkiv Region State Administration, was named as a replacement for Lozhkin. There was no much information about this dismissal. In media there was prop...

Russia starts provocations in Crimea
UKRAINE · In Brief · 11 Aug 2016

Something strange has started in Crimea. On Monday, August 8th, Crimean inhabitants reported in social nets that checkpoints at the entrance to the peninsular were blocked on the Russian side. Observers heard some shootings and saw Russian military maneuvering close to the Ukrainian checkpoints. ...

An Honest Anti-Corruption Campaign
UKRAINE · Report · 03 Aug 2016

The traditionally silent summer has taken an unexpected turn. The activities of the prosecutor’s office have led to intense developments, while the murder of famous journalist Pavel Sheremet shook society. Even two years after the Revolution of Dignity, the fight between old and new Ukraine is ho...

Glimmers of Recovery
UKRAINE · Forecast · 30 Jun 2016

Ukraine is definitely on recovery path. Macroeconomic statistics are exceeding projections, and political life is finally stabilizing. The business environment has also begun improving, with evidence of some steps taken toward reform. But the recovery should largely be understood as stemming from...

The Worst is Over
UKRAINE · Report · 07 Jun 2016

Things in Ukraine keep looking up. Ukrainian singer Jamala’s victory at the Eurovision 2016 international song contest, Nadiya Savchenko’s release from a Russian jail cell, and dozens of other pieces of positive news have all helped boost public morale. After two years of hardship, Ukrainians are...

Parliament gives green way for appointing Yuriy Lutsenko as General Prosecutor
UKRAINE · In Brief · 12 May 2016

Today parliament voted in a law that allows appointing General Prosecutor a person without legal education. This step was presented to the public as an effort to bring on board someone “not from the system”. At the same time critiques blame the authorities that this change in reality was designed...

Timid Signs of Recovery
UKRAINE · Report · 06 May 2016

New statistical data and the formation of a new government in Kyiv offered a small dose of optimism. True, new Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman is part of the old system, and we have our reservations about calling him a “reformer.” Yet, the Cabinet’s initial moves are moves in the right directio...

New Cabinet Increases Gas Prices in Line with the IMF Demand
UKRAINE · In Brief · 28 Apr 2016

Starting May 1st the Cabinet increases gas prices for households by more than 60%. This decision definitely will be welcomed by the IMF. This gas prices’ increase was scheduled for April but Arseniy Yatsenyuk canceled this decision before his resignation leaving some dirty work for his successor....

New Cabinet appointed. We are skeptical about reforms.
UKRAINE · In Brief · 14 Apr 2016

Today Parliament approved Volodymyr Groysman for the Prime-minister post. The new Cabinet will have six (!) vice-prime ministers. The economic block of the Cabinet was totally refreshed. Former Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko was replaced with Oleksandr Danylyuk, who was Deputy Head of the Presi...

Yatsenyuk announces resignation
UKRAINE · In Brief · 10 Apr 2016

Today Prime-minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk announced his intention to resign. His resignation statement will be officially submitted to the Parliament on April 12th. In fact, this means that President Poroshenko has finally found enough votes at the Parliament for Volodymyr Groysman who will be nomin...

Stagnation Ahead
UKRAINE · Forecast · 31 Mar 2016

Rather confusing signals for the Ukrainian economy emanated from the first months of this year. On the one hand, resource prices strengthened, meaning that deeper economic decline is unlikely. On the other, a corruption scandal involving President Petro Poroshenko’s cronies has effectively blocke...

Rumors: Natalie Jaresko will be nominated for Prime Minister
UKRAINE · In Brief · 04 Mar 2016

Over the last few weeks there were many talks that Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko is a good candidate to replace Arseniy Yatsenyuk at the Prime minister post and to lead the country out of political and economic crisis. Today many insiders and even media reported that finally Natalie Jaresko ag...

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