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25 November 2023
As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative, Lithuania will allocate EUR 2 million by the end of the year and is ready to increase the transit capacity of Baltic ports for Ukrainian exports.
As of today, $100 million have been already accumulated to continue the Grain from Ukraine program.
Ukraine intends to produce 50 percent of nuclear fuel required for the operation of its nuclear power plants, while the other half will be obtained from American partners, which will effectively destroy Russia’s monopoly in this field.
As of November 24, 153 civilian ships with food have already passed through the Black Sea humanitarian corridor, the security of which is ensured by the Ukrainian Navy.
As per preliminary estimates of the Ministry of Economy, GDP in October grew by 10.5% compared to October last year, thanks to a good harvest and stable operation of the temporary sea corridor.
Ukraine has ensured the restoration of the maritime corridor in the Black Sea for the export of grain, which is important for global food security, on its own.
As of November 24, 2023, Ukrainian farmers harvested 75.7 million tons of new grain and oilseeds.
24 November 2023
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision that will allow attracting a grant from Germany in the amount of almost UAH 2 billion.
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov met with Ukrainian arms manufacturers, noting that providing the Army with domestically-produced weapons systems is a priority for his ministry.
Today, the office of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Council (DEIK) in Istanbul hosted the Grain from Ukraine conference, where the humanitarian food program was presented to Turkish business representatives.
Finland will provide €3 million in additional support to improve food security in Ukraine. In particular, the funds will be used to support grain exports and to help demine villages.
Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a joint statement on continuing cooperation in the country's restoration.
Despite Russian war of aggression, as of November 2023, Ukraine remains the third largest supplier of agricultural products to the EU, behind only Brazil and the United Kingdom.
Russia should immediately withdraw its troops, equipment, machinery and other personnel from the illegally seized Zaporizhzhia NPP, and full control over the plant should be returned to competent Ukrainian personnel.
As of this morning, the Ukrainian-Slovak border is unblocked, and trucks are being allowed to cross as usual.
On the territory of Poland, the blockade in front of the Medyka checkpoint (Republic of Poland), adjacent to the Ukrainian checkpoint Shehyni, has resumed.
Finland’s Government has submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the 2024 budget. Among others, the proposal includes amendments related to support for Ukraine.
Three major Greek shipping firms - Minerva Marine, Thenamaris and TMS Tankers - have stopped transporting Russian oil in recent weeks in order to avoid U.S. sanctions.
The state budget of Ukraine received about USD 400 million under the guarantee of the United Kingdom through the World Bank Trust Fund.
The Republic of Slovenia has expressed willingness to provide up to EUR 5 million in grant funds to finance Ukraine’s infrastructure reconstruction projects.
Ukraine's National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP) has added German building materials manufacturer Knauf to the list of international sponsors of the war.
Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi has discussed Ukraine’s large-scale reconstruction projects with local investors in Canada.
23 November 2023
So far, there have been no massive Russian missile attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, but Russia is preparing to execute them. Thanks to the strengthened air defense system, Ukraine is ready to repel such attacks.
Polish farmers intend to block the Medyka checkpoint on the border with Ukraine until January 3.
Ukraine initiates the creation by the European Union of a monitoring group at the borders due to the ongoing blockade and existing plans to evacuate Ukrainian truck drivers.
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed two decrees, implementing the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of November 23 on introducing sanctions against 147 individuals and 303 legal entities associated with Russia’s potential.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council "On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)" against 60 individuals and 93 legal entities associated with Russia.
This year, Ukraine has already received almost 6,000 tons of energy equipment as part of international humanitarian aid. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 10,500 tons of such equipment has arrived in the country.
Ukraine has sent an official note to the Polish Foreign Ministry demanding the urgent unblocking of the border, as this blockade poses real threats to human life and health.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis have held an online meeting and discussed support for Ukraine, namely the country’s budget deficit financing and the situation on the border with some EU Member States.