Centre for Economic Strategy
@cesukraine.bsky.social
Centre for Economic Strategy is a Ukrainian non-governmental research body which has been working on promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth since 2015.
Ukraine continues to break records in electricity imports — driven by higher price caps. ces.org.ua/en/tracker-e...
“Without that [EU and IMF] support, Ukraine’s economy would most likely collapse, or at least not show such resilience and recovery,” according to @samoiliuk.bsky.social, an economist at the Centre for Economic Strategy.
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We estimated that Ukraine’s real GDP grew by 1.8% in 2025. Still, the bigger picture is sobering: GDP remains about 20% below its 2021 level. Graph: ces.org.ua/en/tracker-e...
Exploring Ukraine’s economic ties with EU countries — our new project With the support of the Askold and Dir Foundation, the Centre for Economic Strategy has launched a new project focused on exploring Ukraine’s economic ties with EU member states. ces.org.ua/en/research-...
The EU’s €90bn loan guarantees financial survival, but not a strategic victory. New analysis by Maria Repko, CES Deputy Director: www.gmfus.org/news/new-eu-...
🔌 December saw the highest electricity imports of the year, with a new daily record In December, Ukraine imported 640 GWh of electricity, up from 415 GWh in November. Chart: ces.org.ua/en/tracker-e...
Today we present the views of leading Ukrainian and international analytical teams on key macroeconomic indicators for late 2025 and 2026 Join us: ces.org.ua/en/macrofore...
Only 6% of Ukraine’s 333 strategic documents have defined state-budget funding. This gap between plans and resources slows real reforms. Tomorrow at 16:00 — we present our new study on how Poland, the Baltics and New Zealand integrate strategic and budget planning. ces.org.ua/en/events/33...
🛒 Why are groceries cheaper in Poland? Many EU countries use reduced VAT on food (5% in Poland, 4–7% elsewhere), making basics more affordable. Ukraine applies a 20% VAT to all food, raising prices. To lower VAT like the EU, Ukraine needs clearer rules and a consistent VAT chain first.
In the new episode of the “What’s Up with the Economy?” podcast, we discuss the state of Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of winter with Oleksandr Kharchenko, Director of Energy Industry Research Center. Topics covered 👇 ces.org.ua/en/why-russi...
🇪🇪 Why Estonia Has the Best Tax System in the OECD for the 12th Year in a Row The Tax Foundation again ranks (taxfoundation.org/wp-content/u...) Estonia #1, ahead of Latvia and New Zealand. France (38th) and Italy (37th) are last.
📉 Ukraine is again importing more electricity than exporting after 4 months of the opposite trend. In Oct, imports hit 354 GWh (vs 140 in Sept) — highest this year. Exports fell to 90 GWh (from 634 in Sept). Ukraine pays for imports — this isn’t aid. 🔗 ces.org.ua/tracker-economy-during-the-war
✍️ Dear journalists, if you're covering Ukraine’s economy and need expert insight, our team is ready to provide commentary on the current economic situation and the impact of ongoing tensions with Russia. We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
✋ We are Centre for Economic Strategy (CES) — a Ukrainian non-governmental research body which has been working on promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth since 2015. Our team of 25 economists and policy experts brings 15–20 years of experience in macroeconomic and fiscal analysis 👇
