A Gallup poll showed that 60% of Russians note a worsening economy, and trust in the armed forces fell from 79% to 66%. This is the first time since 2006 that a majority of Russian adults have reported a deterioration.
Raw sugar futures rose to their highest level in over a month due to El Niño concerns. Traders are closing short positions as below-normal rainfall forecasts in India threaten the harvest.
Defense Minister Fedorov announced an investment of UAH 944 million in six companies for the production of explosives. Each enterprise will be able to produce at least 7 tons per month.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
In the first half of 2026, the volume of cash in russia increased by $17. 2 billion. This is the second highest figure after 2020, driven by distrust in banks and a decline in interest rates.
Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev reported that the update of sectoral and regional criteria concerns approximately 20% of enterprises. For the rest, a simplified confirmation procedure has been introduced, which requires only two documents by August 10.
The URC-2026 conference concluded with the attraction of over 1. 5 billion euros and the signing of more than 30 agreements. Key areas include housing, transport, and municipal infrastructure.
As of July 1, 2026, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the UAE entered into force, providing for the creation of a free trade zone. The document eliminates tariffs and opens preferential access to the UAE market for Ukrainian producers.
Small and medium-sized businesses can receive up to UAH 150 million for recovery after shelling. The rate for the first two years is 0.1% per annum.
The Serbian oil company NIS, whose controlling stake belongs to Russian owners, received a postponement of US sanctions until July 31. This will allow the company to continue importing oil until the completion of the sale of its stake to Hungarian MOL.
Minister of Economy Oleksii Sobolev reported an increase in the number of reserved individuals by 300,000 people over the past year. Also, 9,000 enterprises have received critical status, with most of the growth occurring in frontline regions.
On Wednesday, from 17:00 to 22:00, due to the heat and the consequences of Russian attacks, power outage schedules will be implemented in all regions. As a result of shelling and bad weather, consumers in 9 regions remain without electricity, with the most difficult situation in Sumy Oblast.
Only a third of Ukrainians can correctly determine the annual interest rate on a loan. The country has approved the National Strategy for the Development of Financial Literacy until 2030.
In Ukraine, as of July 1, a law on mandatory bioethanol content of over 7% in gasoline, except for fuel for the Ministry of Defense, has come into force. Market participants are ready for the new requirements, and fuel prices will not increase.
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after talks in Astana. Transit volumes via the Trans-Caspian route have nearly quadrupled in five years.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 44. 7917 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate was 51.0334 UAH, which strengthened the hryvnia by 13 kopecks.
From July 1, the EU imposes a €3 fee on imports of low-value goods from China, hitting Shein, Temu and AliExpress. This is a temporary measure until 2028, when the new EU Customs Service will become operational.
Oil prices stabilized after the biggest quarterly drop since the pandemic. US-Iran talks in Doha are helping restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Danish government announced the 30th military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $690 million. Part of the funds will go to the purchase of weapons from the Ukrainian defense industry.
Ukrainians will be able to use the accumulated funds under the "National Cashback" program until July 31, 2026. Cashback for April will start being credited from July 3.
Brent and WTI crude futures lost about 20% and 19% in June. The reason was expectations of US-Iran talks and the resumption of shipping.
The average four-week oil supply volume reached 4. 13 million barrels per day, the highest level since the start of the invasion. Moscow's oil revenue value fell to its lowest level since March due to falling prices.
In Ukraine, 94,267 unemployed people are officially registered, the most in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. Employers are experiencing an acute shortage of skilled workers, drivers and doctors.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev to a plenary session on July 1 to provide information on economic reservation. The decision was supported by 151 MPs.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the bill on the transformation of SE "SkhidGZK" into a JSC. It is planned to join the plant to NNEGC "Energoatom".
The BEB interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, ignoring international conventions on the avoidance of double taxation. This creates risks for investors and Ukraine's reputation.
The EU has set new steel import quotas, reserving 9. 15 million tonnes for countries with free trade agreements. The measure is aimed at protecting against subsidized imports, primarily from China.
Ukraine received the first tranche of €3. 9 billion from the EU for defense. The funds will be directed to drone production and strengthening the defense industry.
Due to Russian attacks, 5 regions are partially without power, and 8 due to bad weather. From 17:00 to 22:00, hourly outage schedules are in effect in all regions.
The National Bank set the official hryvnia exchange rate for June 30 at 44. 8478 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 51.1669 UAH, which is 4 kopiyky weaker.