- A Group of high-ranking officials from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan has agreed on the principles for establishing a Common Economic Area.
- Two constitutional reform proposals were submitted to the Constitutional Court.
- The real GDP grew by 7.5% yoy in first half of 2003.
- Parliament adopted the law ìOn Telecommunicationsî, which should solve some major legal problems in the sector.
- Administrative pressure aimed at reducing bread prices continues.
- Ukraine takes more steps toward the WTO.
- The three-pillar pension system was adopted by Parliament.
- In July the consumer prices grew by 7.4% yoy.
- The President signed two laws concerning mortgages.