- The Ukrainian Parliament was in the standstill in September.
- The real GDP fell by 17.8% yoy in the second quarter.
- The State Property Fund refused to sell Odessa Portside Plant for UAH 5 bn.
- The financial account deficit was USD 2.6 bn in August reflecting high debt payments and strong demand for cash foreign currency.
- The Government approved the Draft Budget for 2010 with UAH 47 bn deficit.
- The ILO unemployment decreased to 8.6% in the second quarter.
- Inflation was at 15.0% yoy in September.
- Naftogas offered Eurobonds restructuring.
- HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH: Draft Budget 2010: growing deficit