Indebtedness of the population of Ukraine on payment for housing and communal services in the second quarter of 2025 amounted to 106.645 billion UAH.
According to the State Statistics Service (Gosstat), in April-June 2025 Ukrainians paid a total of UAH 64.341 billion for housing and communal services, which is 25% more than the accrued amount of UAH 51.46 billion.
The arrears for the reporting period for heat and hot water supply amount to UAH 35.165 billion, natural gas supply and distribution – UAH 32.321 billion, electricity supply – UAH 17.066 billion, centralized water supply and drainage – UAH 10.155 billion, apartment building management – UAH 8.836 billion, household waste management – UAH 3.101 billion.
The highest level of arrears for housing services was recorded in Dnipropetrovsk (UAH 8.699 billion), Donetsk (UAH 4.308 billion), Poltava (UAH 3.303 billion), Kyiv (UAH 2.031 billion), Kharkiv (UAH 1.521 billion), Odessa (UAH 1.48 billion), Lviv (UAH 1.09 billion) regions and Kyiv (UAH 2.342 billion).
The data are given without taking into account the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation and part of the territories where hostilities are (were) being (were) conducted.
Over seven months of 2025, Ukraine exported frozen vegetables worth USD 6.1 million, according to an analytical review of the State Service for Agrarian Policy and Investments. The export structure is dominated by such products as frozen carrots, beets, celery, lettuce, chicory and potatoes.
The growth of frozen vegetable exports can be partly explained by the rapid development of the berry sector in the agro-sector. After the rapid increase in raspberry production, many companies invested in freezing facilities. Using them to their full potential, they expanded their product range to include a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Despite strong growth, Ukraine is still a net importer of frozen vegetables – exports are inferior to imports. This indicates the accumulated potential for further growth and diversification of the assortment in the future.
Key markets for Ukrainian frozen vegetables include Germany, Israel, Belgium, Italy, Poland, France, France, Italy and Romania.
Growing exports of frozen vegetables are a signal of industry adaptation and efficient use of resources. Particularly impressive is the diversification into frozen products, a move that allows Ukrainian producers to enter new markets and sustainably consolidate in existing ones. Nevertheless, the persistent deficit in the balance of exports and imports requires attention to quality, product mix and brand development. Increased support for local processors, modernization of freezing and logistics chains, and promotion in foreign markets are key factors for further growth.
The French group of companies Qair, specializing in the construction of RES facilities, will build in Moldova the country’s largest wind power plant (WPP) with a capacity of 27.5 MW, the company said. Qair has won the relevant tender in Moldova.
The report also notes that in Romania, the group has been awarded a second 50MW contract for price difference (CfD) for its 100MW Cobadin wind farm under construction in the Constanta region, and is also constructing an 8MW wind farm in Bordei-Verde, a project supported by the EU. With the wind power project in Moldova, the total capacity of the company’s wind power plants under construction will amount to 135.5 MW.
“The signing of the agreement in Moldova reflects the growing complementarity of the Moldovan and Romanian markets, which are now coordinated by a single operator. This allows Qair to optimize asset management and maximize the return on its investment in the region,” the statement said.
Qair also has 1.7 GW of wind, solar and energy storage capacity in operation or under construction in the UK, Poland, Germany and France. The group is developing a portfolio of projects totaling 34 GW in 20 countries in Europe, Latin America and Africa.
In June, Moldova’s Ministry of Energy identified 4 companies that will invest €200 million over three years to build wind and solar parks with a total capacity of 165 MW. A new round of tenders for the construction of RES with an estimated capacity of up to 173 MW is scheduled for October 2025.
The development of RES generation in Moldova will contribute to the realization of the authorities’ plans to ensure at least 30% of electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030. In 2024, Moldova’s RES generation generated 691,000 MWh of electricity, representing 16.7% of annual consumption.
China will take measures to reduce steel output in 2025-2026, Reuters writes, citing an informed source and an official document from the ministries of industry, environment and others it has consulted. According to the document, the world’s largest steel producer will also severely limit new capacity.
“The steel industry has faced overcapacity and insufficient effective demand, resulting in a supply-demand imbalance affecting the quality and efficiency of development,” the document said.
The document does not set production reduction targets. However, it notes, such reduction will be achieved by closing obsolete and inefficient furnaces and supporting the development of advanced enterprises.
At the same time, it plans to increase the industry’s value-added by 4% per year, invest in new technologies and encourage the use of steel in housing and infrastructure construction.
Beijing will also strengthen measures to ensure stability in the cost and supply of raw materials, including iron ore and coking coal, and take steps to strengthen the management of steel exports, the document said. An informed source confirmed the authenticity of the document and said it was the latest version.
The Ukrainian Business Award is an independent award that recognizes the best companies in Ukraine for their contribution to the economy and society. The winners are selected based on objective data and expert opinions.
The award is a confirmation of Rauta’s leadership in the construction market and its contribution to the development of the Ukrainian economy, as the company continues to operate steadily, introduce new technologies and actively participate in the restoration of destroyed buildings during the full-scale invasion. Since 2022, the company has participated in the reconstruction of the Retroville shopping center, two supermarkets and the Novus logistics terminal, Forum Park Plaza in Kyiv, Pinocchio kindergarten in Bucha, and a truck service station in Odesa.
JSC OTP BANK is on the second place in several July ratings of the Settlement Center for servicing contracts in the financial markets. In particular, in the overall rating of clearing members, among clearing members in the securities market and among clearing members in the repo and foreign exchange swap markets, OTP Bank is the second. This information is published on the website of the Settlement Center. OTP Bank is a leader among banking institutions with foreign capital, and it is also ahead of several state-owned banks.
“In the first seven months of 2025, our individual clients purchased government bonds for a total amount of UAH 7.7 billion in equivalent. Up to 99% of all transactions are conducted in the banking application,” said Valeria Ovcharuk, product owner of OTP BANK.
She reminded that thanks to the OTP Bank UA application, you can invest in government bonds directly at auctions of the Ministry of Finance or buy bonds from the Bank’s portfolio 24/7, from anywhere in the world. “Among our clients, 48% go to auctions on their own, while the rest prefer to buy from the portfolio. There is a large selection, and customers can compare rates, maturities, and interest payment options as if in an online store,” said Ovcharuk.
To learn more about investing in domestic government bonds through the OTP Bank UA app, please follow the link.
