- Mykola Azarov became the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.
- Real GDP fell by 6.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009.
- Agricultural producers continued to face problems with VAT refund.
- In February financial account deficit halved to USD 0.6 bn.
- The central fiscal deficit reached UAH 4.8 bn in February.
- Real incomes fell by 8.5% in 2009, with largest decrease in wage and business income.
- March consumer inflation was 11.0% yoy.
- The NBU bought USD 1.0 bn in March to prevent hryvnia from appreciating.
- HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH: Fiscal sustainability urges reforms