Ukraine will be leader in global efforts for food security - President
Ukraine is and will continue to be a leader in global efforts for food security.
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28 December 2022
Post-war reconstruction of Ukraine will be largest economic project in Europe - Zelensky
The reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of hostilities will be the largest economic project in Europe.
Eleven grain ships leave Ukrainian ports in past two days
Eleven ships with Ukrainian agricultural products have departed from Ukraine's Black Sea ports as part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative over the past two days.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya drilled 47 new wells in 2022
In 2022, Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC drilled 47 new wells.
Zelensky, BlackRock CEO agree to coordinate efforts to rebuild Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest investment company BlackRock, discussed the coordination of efforts of potential investors and participants in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Poland provides $9B in aid to Ukraine since war started
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland and the Poles have provided Ukraine and the Ukrainians with PLN 35-40 billion ($8-9 billion) in aid.
27 December 2022
Ukraine to rebuild its energy system taking into account military risks - Galushchenko
Ukraine will take into account all military risks while rebuilding its energy industry.
Ukraine calls on world to sanction Russia's nuclear industry
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has called on the international community to introduce sanctions against Russia's nuclear industry and give up Russian nuclear fuel.
Ukraine seizes UAH1.8B worth of assets of Russian oligarch Usmanov
The court seized 166,000 tonnes of iron ore, stored in Ukrainian seaports, belonging to a foreign company, worth an estimated UAH 1.8 billion.
Mortgage lending market almost at full stop in Ukraine - NBU
From March to September, almost no new mortgage lending contracts were signed, while in September-October, a little more than a hundred mortgage loans were issued with an average amount of about UAH 1 million.
Minister Galushchenko: Ukraine’s energy sector working 24/7, situation improving
The Ukrainian Energy Ministry is working to increase power generation volumes and expand electricity transmission opportunities. A significant improvement in the situation in the energy system is already noticeable.
Nine ships leave Odesa region’s ports with agricultural products for Africa, Asia and Europe
Nine more vessels loaded with 390,000 tonnes of agricultural products for African, Asian and European countries have left the Odesa region’s ports as part of the ‘grain initiative’.
26 December 2022
Russians may cause significant damage to Ukraine's power systems on New Year's holidays – minister
During New Year’s holidays, Russia may try to deal a significant blow to Ukraine's power system. If no new damage is incurred to the grid, Ukrainians will be able to enjoy a few days without blackouts.
Major capacity deficit in Ukraine’s power system remains in place - operator
Capacity shortage in the power system remains significant, as do the existing limitations in the power transmission system.
More than 15M tonnes of grain exported from Ukrainian ports – Turkish defense minister
More than 15 million tonnes of grain and foodstuffs have been exported from Ukraine since the Black Sea Grain Initiative was launched.
25 December 2022
UAE delivers first shipment of generators for Ukraine, second expected in January
The team of the Ukrainian State Property Fund has received the first shipment of generators for Ukraine from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Warsaw.
Ukraine receives 41 hospital generators from Kazakhstan
Ukraine has received 41 powerful generators intended for health facilities from the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Support for Ukraine's energy sector from international partners reached almost $1.5B - Shmyhal
Support for Ukraine's energy sector from international partners has reached almost $1.5 billion.
Deputy PM Vereshchuk: There is enough room for accommodating IDPs in Vinnytsia region
There is still enough room in Vinnytsia region, central Ukraine, for accommodating internally displaced persons (IDPs).
24 December 2022
Japan's insurance companies to stop ship insurance in Russian waters
A number of Japanese insurers on January 1, 2023, will stop insuring ships for war damage in all Russian waters.
EU countries have already sent more than 1,000 generators to Ukraine
In 2022, the EU countries have sent more than 1,000 power generators to Ukraine against the background of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure facilities.
UAE sending 2,500 generators to Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates has announced the delivery of 2,500 generators to Ukraine to help the population survive the winter.
Significant power shortage in Ukraine’s energy system - Ukrenergo
There remains a significant shortage of electricity in Ukraine’s power system, with the most difficult situation being observed in Kyiv region, eastern and southern regions of Ukraine as of December 24.
IAEA: Consultations on safety zone around ZNPP will continue
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi held another round of talks in Moscow on the establishment of a demilitarized zone around the Zaporizhzhia NPP captured by the Russians.
Ukraine received more than 200 power equipment shipments – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine has already received more than 200 power equipment shipments.
Ukraine’s economy, public institutions turned out to be much stronger than expected – Rashkovan
Ukraine and Ukrainians have set an example of military, economic and institutional resilience for the whole world, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to challenging conditions.
23 December 2022
UK to give Ukraine $500M through World Bank project
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with $500 million through a World Bank project to pay social assistance to families with children and pay salaries to employees of state-owned higher education institutions.
IMF believes Russia loses European gas market for good
Russia has lost what was left of access to the European gas market because Europe finally understood that Russian gas is a tool of war rather than an economic one.
European Commission transfers EUR 66M to Ukraine for reconstruction of destroyed schools
The European Commission has transferred 66 million euros to Ukraine for the restoration of schools destroyed by enemy shelling.
Zelensky thanks Netherlands for allocating EUR 2.5B in aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have discussed the issue of strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and ensuring its energy stability.