Sergii Koretskyi appointed new CEO of Naftogaz
Sergii Koretskyi has won the competition for the position of CEO at NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine.
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28 April 2025
Gas supply restored in Cherkasy following Russian drone attack
Gas supply has been successfully restored in Cherkasy after disruptions caused by a Russian drone attack.
Ukraine ready to help Europe restore power supply – Halushchenko
Ukraine is ready to share with the European partners its experience in restoring electricity supply to stabilize the energy system after massive power outages.
Russia intends to supply gas to Iran - Ukraine intel
Russia plans to start supplying its natural gas to Iran as early as 2025, utilizing both existing gas mains and laying new branches.
27 April 2025
Ukraine expects additional $1.9B from IMF by year-end – Ministry of Finance
Successful reviews of Ukraine's IMF program are expected to unlock an additional $1.9 billion in funding by the end of this year.
Seized ship smuggling stolen Ukrainian grain from Crimea sailed under Tanzanian flag – social media
The foreign vessel seized on April 25 for assisting Russia in stealing agricultural products from temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine turned out to be the bulk carrier ANKA, which sails under the flag of Tanzania.
26 April 2025
Ukraine received EUR 50.5B in budget support from EU since 2022
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the European Union has provided EUR 50.5 billion in budget support to Ukraine.
Shmyhal, Georgieva discuss support for Ukraine in 2025-2026
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discussed continued support for Ukraine in 2025-2026.
Ukraine expects over $39B in budget support this year – Shmyhal
Ukraine anticipates receiving more than $39 billion in budget support this year, with these resources already confirmed by international partners.
SSU detains Russian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel that assisted with stealing Ukrainian grain from Crimea
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained and arrested a foreign vessel that assisted Russia with stealing Ukrainian agricultural products from the temporarily occupied regions.
Galushchenko, Lochman discuss protection of Ukraine’s energy system
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko and Acting Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Energy Resources of the U.S. Department of State Laura Lochman have discussed the need to strengthen the protection of Ukraine’s energy system.
Ukraine and Finland discuss cooperation on constructing shelters for defense plants
The Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine held discussions with representatives of Finnish companies to collaborate on creating protected production facilities.
25 April 2025
Ukraine's PM, World Bank president discuss joint projects, 2026 financing
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with World Bank President Ajay Banga to discuss the implementation of ongoing joint projects, the launch of new initiatives, and securing financing for 2026.
Ukraine to receive $70M from World Bank to support energy system – Shmyhal
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $70 million to help maintain the stable functioning of its energy system.
Ukraine signs agreement with EBRD to strengthen energy resilience
During a meeting in Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso signed an agreement aimed at strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience.
Ukraine, South Africa to work on lifting export restrictions
Ukraine and South Africa have agreed to prepare mutual recognition protocols aimed at lifting restrictions on the export of Ukrainian products.
Talks on minerals deal progressing – Marchenko
Ukraine and the United States are moving closer to finalizing an economic partnership agreement, but negotiations are still ongoing.
Public debt restructuring: Ukraine continues talks with all holders of GDP warrants
Ukraine has offered the holders of GDP warrants two restructuring options.
24 April 2025
Chernyshov meets with EBA representatives
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov held discussions with representatives of the European Business Association (EBA) to explore the role of businesses in fostering national cohesion and facilitating the return of Ukrainians from abroad.
Shmyhal meets with World Bank representative to discuss next year's financing
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held discussions with Anna Bjerde, the Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, focusing on the implementation of existing programs, the launch of new projects, and raising funding for the upcoming year.
Ukraine Innovation Days open in Washington
As the head of the Ukrainian official delegation, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has opened the annual event, Ukraine Innovation Days, in Washington. The event is taking place for the second time, bringing together politicians, business representatives, scientists, opinion leaders and diplomats.
ShaBlia turrets, Rys platforms, Liut combat robot: Brave1 head speaks of defense tech solutions
Over two years since the Brave1 defense tech cluster was launched, more than 1,500 developers have joined the platform and registered over 3,500 technology solutions.
23 April 2025
World Bank allocated $51B to Ukraine since start of full-scale war
Since February 2022, Ukraine’s state budget has received over $51 billion in financial assistance mobilized by the World Bank, including $30.7 billion in grants.
20 April 2025
Ukraine increased cattle exports in March amid rising beef prices
In March, Ukraine increased exports of cattle and beef due to increased demand for red meat in the world on the eve of Easter and with the start of the barbecue season.
19 April 2025
Ukraine receives additional energy equipment from Lithuania, Poland, and Belgium
Between April 14 and 18, Ukraine received 11 shipments of humanitarian aid for the energy sector from Lithuania, Poland, and Belgium.
Joint Ukraine-U.S. investment fund will support mineral development and infrastructure projects – Kachka
The future joint investment fund between Ukraine and the United States will have the authority to invest in both mineral resource development and infrastructure projects.
MoE on subsoil agreement: there is no recognition of US aid as debt
During the negotiations on the subsoil agreement between Ukraine and the United States, there is no question of recognizing the debt for assistance provided during the war.
In Ukraine, demining equipment is often leased for short-term use
The Croatian company DOK-ING has implemented the first project for the short-term lease of the MV-4 robotic machine, with a lease term of three days.
Ukraine, United States to start new round of negotiations on minerals deal next week – Kachka
A new round of negotiations on the minerals deal will start in the United States on April 24, 2025. Currently, the parties are working on technical issues and wording with regard to the operation of the future investment fund.
18 April 2025
Government publishes text of Memorandum to Ukraine-U.S. economic partnership agreement
The Ukrainian government published a text of the Memorandum to the Agreement on Economic Partnership, which had recently been signed by Ukraine and the United States.