August 12, 2014

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

Russian President Putin announced that "humanitarian aid convoy", as if agreed with the Red Cross  and Ukrainian Government.
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.