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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

October 24, 2025 - 18:16 Crisis ahead? How new US and EU sanctions will hit Russia's economy
October 20, 2025 - 14:45 Russia loses Europe to US in gas market – Zelenskyy
October 20, 2025 - 13:20 Can Ukraine accept Moscow's conditions on occupied territories? Zelenskyy responds
October 20, 2025 - 11:44 'Russia's signals are far from reality': Zelenskyy denies Trump is pressuring him over Donbas
October 20, 2025 - 11:35 Zelenskyy not ruling out 'bad scenario' from Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest
October 20, 2025 - 10:55 Ukraine to receive Patriot systems annually – Zelenskyy
October 20, 2025 - 10:30 We have moved closer to a possible end of the war - Zelenskyy
October 07, 2025 - 15:15 New targets, new tactics: How Russia is hitting Ukraine's energy differently this time
October 07, 2025 - 14:28 Ukraine to increase gas imports due to Russian strikes on energy facilities
September 27, 2025 - 17:27 Zelenskyy weighs Europe's chances of funding Ukrainian soldiers' salaries
September 27, 2025 - 17:15 Ukraine to offer Slovakia alternative energy support excluding Russian supplies, Zelenskyy says
September 25, 2025 - 10:01 Trump's ultimatum. Why US is holding back on secondary sanctions on Russian oil
September 17, 2025 - 16:14 US-Ukraine Investment Fund starts receiving its first contributions
September 03, 2025 - 11:51 Putin set to intensify strikes: Is Ukraine's power grid prepared?
August 27, 2025 - 10:46 Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline: How attacks hit Russia and why Orbán is worried
August 18, 2025 - 16:45 Ukraine may extend gas imports from Azerbaijan, says Minister of Energy
August 11, 2025 - 15:55 New IMF program: Is tax hike coming to Ukraine?
August 05, 2025 - 19:03 Trump suggests cutting oil prices to end Ukraine war - Expert weighs in
July 28, 2025 - 18:37 Why Ukraine needs gas from Azerbaijan: New route has strategic importance
July 25, 2025 - 18:55 EU to cut next aid tranche for Ukraine: Reasons and new amount revealed
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