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The key policy rate remains at 15% After a sharp increase to 25% in 2022, the NBU gradually reduced the rate alongside economic recovery and businesses adapting to wartime conditions. On March 20, 2026, the rate was kept at 15% due to worsening inflation expectations.

29% of the oil imported by Poland comes from Middle Eastern countries that use the Strait of Hormuz for transportation. As previously mentioned, shipments from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE pass through the strait.

$16.7 billion — the volume of capital investments in Ukraine in 2025 After the sharp decline in 2022, investments in development are gradually returning: rebuilding infrastructure, upgrading production, and improving logistics. .

The Izdelie-30 is a new Russian cruise missile that has already been used in attacks on Ukraine. It is a relatively inexpensive but powerful missile that combines features of other models (notably the Kh-35U and the Iskander-K)

Yesterday’s Russian shelling marked the largest attack since the start of the full-scale war. In total, the Russians launched 982 aerial targets, of which 948 were drones and 34 were missiles. At the same time, the percentage of targets shot down was very high — 94.8%

Explosions caused by the Russian attack could be heard across nearly all of Ukraine today.

🇺🇦 Ukraine ranks among the world’s top 10 in military spending Over the past 5 years, Ukraine’s defense spending has increased more than sixfold (+553%)—the highest growth rate among the top 10 countries. The U.S. remains the leader.

Last week, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions, the enemy sharply intensified its offensive — the intensity of fighting increased by 40%, and the number of MLRS strikes rose by 35%.

Ukraine has not received 36% of the aid promised by its partners. Switzerland, South Korea, and Norway have provided the smallest share of the total aid (military, financial, and humanitarian) promised.

“Nova Poshta” plans to expand into Canada and China as early as this year. The company’s immediate plans are to become one of the top 20 global players, double its presence in Europe by 2028, and expand its presence in the Middle East by 2029.

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Ukrainian banks earned $3 billion in net profit in 2025. Interest income accounted for the largest share of revenue — more than 70% of the total. At the same time, interest expenses and administrative expenses made up the bulk of expenditures.

🇺🇦 won 19 medals at the 2026 Paralympics and finished seventh in the medal count 🇨🇳 took first place, 🇺🇸 second, and 🇷🇺 third This year’s Paralympics were marked by controversy due to the decision to allow 🇷🇺 and 🇧🇾 for the first time since 2014, to compete under their own flag

🇷🇺 advance on the front lines has slowed in recent weeks, but still achieving localized successes. Over the past week, they have captured 34 sq km of 🇺🇦 territory Over the past week 1,251 aerial targets were launched, 1,117 of which were shot down

Geran-5 jet drone, currently undergoing active testing and has already been used in attacks on Ukraine. Previously, the Main Intelligence Directorate reported that the electronic components identified in the drone originated from three countries: 🇨🇳, 🇺🇸, and 🇩🇪.

The cost of transporting gas by tankers and vessels has increased by 529% due to the war in the Middle East. In recent weeks, the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran has triggered a sharp rise in prices for energy resources and key commodities.

14.2 mln barrels per day pass through the Strait of Hormuz every day. China is the key buyer of oil from the region, accounting for 38% of the total More than 20% of global oil and gas supplies pass through the route, which has already had a significant impact on fuel prices

During the full-scale war, Ukraine's partners have provided 688 tanks, 516 howitzers, and 65 MLRS systems. Today, heavy weapons are not discussed as actively due to the dominance of drones and UGV on the front line, but these types of weapons remain important.

P1-SUN is a Ukrainian drone interceptor. There has been a lot of talk about such drones lately, especially in the Western media. Today, they are heading to the Middle East to support our partners. Ukraine always supports and helps its partners. And we expect the same from them.

In early March, Ukraine resumed electricity exports at a minimum level during certain hours of the day. This is actually a positive trend, because just a few days ago, when exports resumed, the situation in Ukraine was dire.