Global wheat prices jump after Russia attacks grain bulker in Black Sea
Wheat futures rose 2.2% after Ukraine said a Russian missile hit a grain bulker in the Black Sea.
Economy
12 September 2024
Ukraine forced to restrict electricity consumption on Thursday
Ukraine is introducing rolling blackouts from 13:00 on Thursday, September 12.
Russia attacks energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions over past day
During the past 24 hours, the Russians attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine.
Austrian economy ministry insists on compliance with sanctions: Russia must not have support in the war
With regard to the media reports on the possible circumvention of sanctions against Russia by Austrian companies, namely the aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW) noted that the competent investigative bodies had been informed about this.
NBU Governor comments on exchange rate of hryvnia following talks with IMF
Following the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will be working to ensure a greater flexibility of the exchange rate of the Ukrainian hryvnia against the U.S. dollar.
11 September 2024
Energy facilities in four Ukraine’s regions attacked over past day
Over the past day, the Russians attacked energy facilities in Donetsk, Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
FTA with Turkey will help attract investments, rebuild Ukraine - ambassador
The free trade agreement with Turkey, which is currently undergoing the process of ratification in the Ukrainian parliament, will facilitate the entry of Ukrainian manufacturers into the Turkish market and the attraction of Turkish investments into the Ukrainian economy.
No blackouts scheduled across Ukraine for Wednesday
Power grid operator Ukrenergo has no plans to introduce electricity consumption caps on Wednesday, September 11.
Ukraine, IMF reach staff-level agreement on next EFF review
The International Monetary Fund and the Ukrainian authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the fifth review of the Enhanced Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine.
Court of Appeal confirms Kolomoiskyi not to regain control over PrivatBank
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal in the city of Kyiv has closed the proceedings on the lawsuit of the former shareholders of PrivatBank, Ihor Kolomoiskyi and the Cypriot company, Triantal Investments Ltd, regarding the return of the state-owned bank, PrivatBank, to its former owners.
10 September 2024
Government allocates UAH 40B to fortify third defensive line this year - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allocated UAH 40 billion to fortify the third line of defense this year.
Russians attack energy facilities in eight regions in past day – Energy Ministry
On September 9, the Russian forces shelled civilian energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions.
G7 envoys say competent independent experts at Ukrenergo critical to energy security
In the wake of the reports on the dismissal of Ukrenergo’s CEO and resignation of two supervisory board members, the ambassadors of the Group of Seven emphasized the importance of appointing new independent members to the board.
NBU easing foreign exchange restrictions from Sept 10
From September 10, 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is making amendments to the existing foreign exchange restrictions, which are aimed at supporting business and countering unproductive capital outflows from the country.
09 September 2024
Germany not planning to mediate issue of Russian gas transit through Ukraine
Berlin is not trying to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow on the issue of Russian gas transit.
ZNPP reactors should not be restarted until war ends - IAEA chief
As long as the war threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, its reactors must remain in "cold shutdown".
Customs clearance resumed at Polish-Ukrainian border following tech disruption
After technical issues were eliminated, the system of customs clearance on the Polish-Ukrainian border went back to normal.
More than 500 settlements remain without electricity in Ukraine
Yesterday, power companies restored power to nearly 20,000 consumers. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 531 settlements remain without electricity.
08 September 2024
No power outages scheduled for Monday across Ukraine
The national power grid operator has no plans to restrict electricity consumption in the country on Monday, September 9.
07 September 2024
Power grid operator has no blackouts scheduled for Sunday
Ukrenergo, the operator of Ukraine’s power system, say no rolling power shutdowns are to be introduced on Sunday, September 8.
President’s Office discusses with IMF reforms needed for EFF review
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Iryna Mudra met with representatives from the International Monetary Fund’s mission the key reforms required for the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility.
Pentagon highlights states benefiting from US funding to arm Ukraine
Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Texas are among the U.S. states benefiting the most from funding and investment to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Defense, energy, reconstruction: Zelensky meets with Italian CEOs
President Volodymyr Zelensky in the fields of the Amborosetti Forum in Italy met with representatives from over 30 leading Italian companies working in various fields to discuss cooperation with Ukrainian businesses.
Ukraine already harvests 35.1M tonnes of grain, oilseed crops
As of September 6, 2024, a total of 35.1 million tonnes of the new-harvest crops were gathered across Ukraine.
Ukraine’s economy shows resilience, with GDP up to 2.7% in July 2024 – Svyrydenko
In July 2024, Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.7% in annual terms.
06 September 2024
PM discusses energy recovery with US Deputy Secretary of State
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed the protection of energy infrastructure with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Acting U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Richard Verma.
Ukraine, U.S. agree to develop partnership in economic recovery
The Ukrainian Finance Minister discussed cooperation in economic recovery and reconstruction projects with the incoming U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery.
IAEA: Russian drones flew a few kilometers from Khmelnytskyi NPP
During a recent attack on Ukraine, Russian combat drones flew just a few kilometers from the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant (NPP).
EU allocates EUR 40M to help Ukraine prepare for approaching winter
Today, the European Commission has announced an additional EUR 40 million in humanitarian funding to Ukraine ahead of the approaching winter.