Ukraine: president outlines strengths of Kirovohrad region

Kirovohrad region has a strong potential and should develop the transport sector, food industry, mechanical engineering, instrument engineering, IT, as well as land resources. “Kirovohrad region has a favorable geographical location and, therefore, good transport potential. It has very fertile lands and mineral resources, has a future in the food industry, mechanical engineering, instrument engineering…

Ukraine: budget in deficit in January-July 2020

The deficit of Ukraine’s national budget in January-July was estimated at UAH 51.195 billion, or $1.9 billion, against UAH 2.857 billion ($104.3 million) in deficit reported last year, before the coronavirus-related crisis. The deficit of the country’s consolidated budget over the period under review was UAH 32.067 billion ($1.2 billion) against UAH 22.7 billion ($828.8…