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Yurii Doshchatov

Special Correspondent

A journalist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in economic issues, energy security, and international financial relations.

He has been working in journalism since 1997. Has worked for leading Ukrainian media outlets - television, news agencies such as UNIAN and Ukrainian News, and in outlets like Apostrophe and LB.ua. He has also collaborated with international news agencies. Possesses deep expertise in macroeconomics, energy, international trade, and financial policy.

Throughout his career, he was part of the government press pool for three prime ministers and regularly covered key developments in domestic politics and international economics. He consistently reported on the negotiations surrounding the EU Association and Free Trade Agreements, the CIS Free Trade Agreement, and all gas disputes between Ukraine and Russia since 2008.

A particular area of expertise is Ukraine's cooperation with international financial institutions, especially the International Monetary Fund. He is a regular participant in energy forums, including as a moderator of industry discussions.

Frequently appears as an expert and commentator on Ukraine's national TV channels and delivers lectures and workshops for young journalists.

Since August 2021, Yurii has been a special correspondent for RBC-Ukraine, producing analytical pieces, reports, and interviews, including video content. His key areas of focus include:

  • Ukraine's energy security and the oil and gas sector,
  • financial and economic agenda of the government,
  • international trade and sanctions policy,
  • cooperation with the IMF, EBRD, World Bank, and other financial institutions.

Author publications

April 29, 2026 - 11:05 Russia may target water supply systems in Ukraine, leaving cities without water
April 27, 2026 - 17:50 Ukraine's $90 billion loan could be repaid using Russian assets, Finance Ministry says
April 22, 2026 - 22:02 'Druzhba' bid: Why Russian gas still matters for Ukraine and when transit may end
March 20, 2026 - 10:02 Oil prices rising, Russia gaining: How Middle East war is playing to Putin's advantage
March 08, 2026 - 12:50 Putin's new game: Kremlin uses Middle East chaos to ramp up energy pressure
March 06, 2026 - 21:52 Oil for loan: How Orbán is pressuring Ukraine and blackmailing EU
March 04, 2026 - 12:24 Dollar surges, fuel prices spike: How Middle East war's hitting global economy
March 03, 2026 - 18:39 Oil was boiling: Energy Minister reveals Druzhba pipeline condition after Russian strike
February 26, 2026 - 11:45 Relief for Ukraine: IMF and EU loans are near, but crunch talks expected by March
February 25, 2026 - 18:25 Druzhba pipeline to resume tomorrow? Investigating claims
February 23, 2026 - 21:03 Did Fico's decision affect electricity imports to Ukraine? Sources respond
February 07, 2026 - 15:20 Russia shifts approach to hitting Ukraine's power system: What it means
January 29, 2026 - 18:00 When will IMF approve new funding for Ukraine? National Bank responds
January 05, 2026 - 17:31 Venezuela's black gold: Who gets the oil after Maduro and why Russia should worry
December 19, 2025 - 15:50 Plan B for Ukraine: Why EU rejects Russian-asset-backed loan
December 18, 2025 - 18:30 IMF program for Ukraine may be revised: What it depends on
November 27, 2025 - 10:34 EU funding for Ukraine in jeopardy? What's happening with reparations loan and political roadblocks
November 18, 2025 - 12:05 Slovakia and Hungary won’t cut off power imports to Ukraine, Ukrenergo confirms
November 18, 2025 - 11:39 Can Russia really divide Ukraine's grid by the Dnipro River? Ukrenergo responds
November 04, 2025 - 15:33 Sanctions bite early: US oil measures already hitting Russian economy hard
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