- Parliamentary election campaign is going forward.
- Real GDP grew at 7.7% yoy between January and July backed by still high agricultural growth.
- The subordination of the National Commission on Communication Regulation remains unclear.
- According to the Derzhkomstat, the positive service trade balance started to shrink due to lower volumes of gas transit through Ukraine.
- In July the central fiscal deficit increased to 1.2% of GDP.
- Although reduced, unemployment is still more widespread among females, youth, and rural population.
- The NBU tries to impose new capital controls.
- Inflation accelerated to 14.2% yoy in August.
MEMU SUPPLEMENT: "Raiding in Ukraine: the case study"
