20.08.2014 Daily Highlights by “Digests & Analytics Ukraine” News Agency

Ukraine

• While speaking to the Deputy of the UN Secretary General Feltman, President Poroshenko stated that conflict in Donbass couldn’t be solved solely by military means.
• National Bank once again strongly devaluated Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) to new historical minimum: 13.22 UAH/1$ (-27 cop), 17.65 UAH/1€ (-32 cop), 3.66 UAH/10 RUR (-7 cop).
  National Bank implemented obligatory sales of all foreign currency revenues for exporters for the period of three months starting from August 20th, as well as ordered to conduct all import/export transactions during up to 90 days, in order to compensate pressure on the Fx rate.
  

11.08.2014 | Daily Highlights by “Digests & Analytics Ukraine” News Agency

Ukraine

• Traditional Sorochynska Fair have been cancelled by the Government due to the complicated socio-political situation in the country.
• Official Fx rate, established by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), continue to decline: 12.82 UAH / 1$ (-22 cop), 17.17 UAH / 1€ (-32 cop), 3.52 UAH / 10 RUR (-5 cop). Daily rates fluctuated within the range of 12.6-13.2 UAH / 1$ and 16.87-17.67 UAH / 1€. NBU explains Fx erosion by the military actions in the east of Ukraine, experts stress currency deficit on interbank trade. So far none of the NBU attempts to calm down the market with interventions have succeeded.

04/08/2014 Daily Highlights by “Digests & Analytics Ukraine” News Agency

Ukraine

• Notification of resignation of the Secretary of the National Security & Defense Council shared by Ukrainian online media, have been refuted.
• President Poroshenko cancelled orders, issued by the former presidents during 1992-2010 years, on life-long social security and protection of former officials, as well as a number of benefits transferred to the generals in reserve and justice officials.
• After a marginal stabilization on Friday, National Bank of Ukraine sharply decreased the Fx rate of UAH vs major currencies: 12.18 UAH / 1$ (-22 cop), 16.31 UAH / 1€ (-31 cop) and 3.41 UAH / 10 RUR (-4 cop). During the market session, quotes ranged in 12,28-12,50 UAH / 1$ and 16,48-16,77 UAH / 1€.
• Security Service of Ukraine asked the Internet Association of Ukraine to block of Internet resources related to terrorism and advocating war, ethnic hatred and challenging the constitutional order of the country.