- The work of the Parliament remained blocked in February.
- Real GDP growth decelerated to 4.9% yoy in January due to the contraction of construction.
- A new scheme of gas deliveries was negotiated between the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine.
- In February the tender for the 99.52% shares of Odessa by-port plant was launched.
- In mid-February export grain quotas were finally distributed and grain shipments started.
- Central fiscal surplus reached 0.9% of GDP in January as the execution of expenditures was low at the beginning of the year.
- Real household income increase by 16.7% yoy in 2007 supported by increase in wages, social transfers and capital incomes.
- Inflation rate accelerated to 21.9% yoy in February.
- The NBU strengthened capital adequacy requirements.
MEMU SUPPLEMENT: "Ukraine is in the World Trade Organisation, almost"
