NBU expands list of exemptions to currency restrictions for volunteers
The National Bank has expanded the list of goods that volunteers can purchase abroad using their hryvnia cards.
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05 November 2022
Ukraine Parliament passes wartime budget - Stefanchuk
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said that the parliament adopted the wartime state budget, in which the lion's share of expenditures is allocated for defense.
Rolling blackouts introduced in seven regions of Ukraine
Schedules of rolling power shutdowns have been introduced in Kyiv and seven regions of Ukraine since 6:00 on Saturday.
04 November 2022
Lozynskyi to perform duties of minister for communities and territories development
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to assign the duties of the Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine to First Deputy Minister Vasyl Lozynskyi.
Cabinet of Ministers appoints Chernyshov as Naftogaz CEO
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov, ex-minister for communities and territories development, as Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
10M tonnes of grain shipped from Ukraine through Black Sea corridor – UN Secretary-General
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has hit a new milestone. As of today, 10 million metric tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs have been shipped through the Black Sea corridor.
EU considers using Russia’s Central Bank assets to rebuild Ukraine
The European Union is studying the feasibility of using billions of euros worth of Russian central bank assets already frozen by member states to help with Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.
03 November 2022
More than 1M tonnes of agricultural products exported through ‘grain corridor’ in past week
More than 1 million tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products, including 309 thousand tonnes of wheat, were exported through the grain corridor in the past week.
Parliament approves state budget for 2023
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved at second reading and in its entirety the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2023".
U.S. Ambassador Brink notes Ukraine’s determination in resumption of grain shipments
United States Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink has noted Ukraine’s determination and the active role of the United Nations and Türkiye in the resumption of grain shipments.
Russians may attempt to reconnect ZNPP to occupied Crimea and eastern Ukraine – Energoatom
The enemy shelling and damage caused to the last two high-voltage transmission lines connecting Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant with Ukraine’s energy system are another attempt made by Russian invaders to reconnect the plant to Russia’s energy system.
Additional power supply limitations enforced in three more Ukrainian regions
NEC Ukrenergo introduces restrictions on power supply in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, and Kirovohrad regions.
02 November 2022
Yermak, JPMorgan Chase & Co representative discuss cooperation, support for Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Managing Director, Head of Global Engagement at the largest U.S. bank holding by assets JPMorgan Chase & Co., Clay Berry, discussed the issue of cooperation and support for Ukraine.
Damages to Russian-captured Zaporizhia NPP exceed UAH 28B
The losses sustained by NAEC Energoatom from the occupation of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant by the Russian forces amount to UAH 28.184 billion, preliminary estimates say.
"Grain Corridor" resumes its work - Erdogan
The operation of the "grain corridor" has been resumed in full, therefore grain transportation will proceed as usual.
UN official confirms agreement on one-day pause in ‘grain corridor’ operation
The Ukrainian and Turkish delegations and UN representatives in the Joint Coordination Center agreed on the pause in the movement of ships through the "grain corridor" on November 2.
Minister Galushchenko: Russia could kill nuclear energy all over the world
With its actions in Ukraine, Russia actually threatened the development of nuclear energy throughout the world.
Minister Kubrakov: Eight ships to move along ‘grain corridor’ on Nov 3
On Thursday, November 3, eight ships with agricultural foodstuffs will move along the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea.
01 November 2022
'Grain corridor' needs reliable and long-term protection - Zelensky
Exports of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports continue, but this process requires security guarantees.
Galushchenko, Simson discuss security of energy supplies amid war
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson have discussed the security of energy supplies amid the war.
Ukraine sent 136,000 t of agricultural products to Africa over two days
Over the past two days, Ukraine has sent six vessels loaded with 136,000 tonnes of agricultural products to African countries via the ‘grain corridor’.
Zelensky, Simson discuss Russian energy terrorism: About 40% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson in Kyiv. The parties discussed the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure after Russian attacks and the stabilization of the country’s energy system.
Ukraine’s Cabinet dismissies Naftogaz Board Chairman Vitrenko
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Yury Vitrenko from the position of chairman of the board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
Three more ships with Ukrainian grain leave ports of Odesa region
Three ships with Ukrainian grain left the ports of Odesa region on November 1.
Ukraine, Slovakia extend agreement on increased gas imports
Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Slovakia’s operator Eustream a.s. have extended the validity period of the increased firm capacity for natural gas imports to Ukraine
31 October 2022
IAEA inspects two sites in Ukraine to refute Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ allegations
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have started verification activities at two locations in Ukraine in order to refute Russia’s allegations about ‘dirty bomb’ preparations.
Government submits draft state budget prepared for second reading to Verkhovna Rada
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted a draft state budget for 2023, prepared for the second reading, to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Ukraine exports 12.9M tonnes of grain, leguminous crops
In the marketing year 2022/2023, which started on July 1, 2022, Ukraine already exported 12.9 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops. In particular, a total of 4.2 million tonnes was exported in October 2022.
Restoring energy infrastructure: Twelve countries to supply equipment
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pursues active work with international partners to restore Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaged as a result of Russian missile terror. Agreements have already been reached with the governments and companies from 12 countries.
Twelve grain ships leave Ukrainian ports
Despite Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, 12 grain ships departed from Ukrainian ports on Monday, October 31.