Emergency EU Summit, increase of the interest rate. Main news for March 6.

The National Bank has raised the interest rate

The National Bank of Ukraine has raised the interest rate to 15.5% per annum starting from March 7. This is already the third consecutive rate hike. The decision was made to attract hryvnia savings and maintain stability in the foreign exchange market. It will also contribute to a decrease in inflation expectations and bring inflation back to the target of 5%.

Meeting of Zelensky with European Union leaders

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with the leaders of the European Union at an emergency summit in Brussels. The main topic of the meeting was strengthening European defense capabilities and assisting Ukraine.

Changes in the State Rearmament Operator

The State Rearmament Operator has changed its CEO - Arsen Jumadilov has left his position, and Andriy Sozansky will temporarily manage the agency. He has significant experience in procurement and logistics, so successful leadership is expected.

Inna Syryba has refused the parliamentary mandate

Inna Syryba has refused the parliamentary mandate. As a result, Serhiy Melnyk became the new elected parliamentarian from the 'Servant of the People' party.