- According to preliminary results of the second round, Victor Yanukovych was elected as the fourth President of Ukraine.
- The industrial production increased by 7.4% yoy in December.
- Gas sales by NJSC “Naftogaz” fell by 9.5% in 2009.
- In December, financial account was in surplus for the first time since the start of financial crisis.
- Central fiscal deficit was UAH 19.9 bn in 2009 thanks to overstated revenues and understated expenditures.
- Average wage increased by 14.2% mom in December.
- Inflation decelerated to 11.1% yoy in January.
- Bank deposits fell by 0.9% mom in January.
- HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH: The fourth Ukrainian president is elected