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Anton Korzh
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Inflation accelerated in Ukraine: NBU explained the high rate of price increase
In June 2021, consumer inflation in Ukraine remained at the same level: over the year it increased by 9.5%. However, consumer prices on a monthly basis increased by 0.2%. The National Bank explained the reason for the price increase.
Legalizing cannabis in Ukraine: the Ministry of Health urged MPs to legalize medical marijuana
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine urged the Rada to pass a bill on the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes, registered on June 2 by a group of deputies. The MoH noted that this was primarily a medical issue, not a political one. Voting for the document should take place on July 13th.
The war against Nord Stream 2 is lost: the gas pipeline will be completed before the fall
The construction of the Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 will be completed in August 2021, Matthias Warnig, Chief Executive Officer of the project company Nord Stream 2 AG, stated in an interview with Handelsblatt. He also expects that the line will be operational by the end of 2021.
Two-thirds of Ukrainian state-owned enterprises incur losses
In 2020, out of 3б343 state-owned enterprises in Ukraine only 947 generated at least some profit to the state budget. The rest, at best, broke even, but more often incurred losses, the Ministry of Economy reported.