DTEK facilities in Poltava region suspend operations due to Russian attack
On the morning of March 7, Russian forces damaged DTEK Group's gas production facilities in the Poltava region.
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07 March 2025
Ukraine’s international reserves reach $40.1B as of March 1 - NBU
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 6.7% in February 2025 and amounted to $40.145 billion as of March 1.
Power outages in several regions due to Russian attack – Ukrenergo
Throughout the night and morning of March 7, Russians attacked energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine, resulting in power outages for consumers.
Russia launches 17th combined attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure damaging Naftogaz production facilities
Russian occupiers have carried out their seventeenth combined attack on the gas transportation infrastructure of Naftogaz Group, damaging facilities essential for gas extraction.
Russian missile and drone attack targets Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure
Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure has once again come under a massive missile and drone attack by Russia.
Inflation accelerates to 12.9% in January - NBU
As expected, inflation continued to grow at the start of the year, including due to the growing impact of underlying factors.
Deputy Minister Kachka outlines three key sectors of Ukraine’s export growth
The agricultural sector, metallurgy, and defense industry are expected to be the primary drivers of Ukraine's export growth in the near future.
06 March 2025
NBU Governor expects average deposit rates to rise
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has recorded a halt in the trend of decreasing interest rates on deposits and expects their further increase following the latest monetary policy decisions.
NBU raises key policy rate to 15.5%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has raised the key policy rate to 15.5%.
Russia strikes Odesa region's energy infrastructure for fifth time in past two weeks
Russia continues its energy terror against the Odesa region, damaging yet another critical energy facility -- the fifth attack on the region's power infrastructure in just two weeks.
Defense industry and green metallurgy: Ukraine interested in cooperation with Italy
Ukraine and Italy have prospects for expanding cooperation in the defense and food industries and green metallurgy.
Finance Ministry places government bonds for UAH 6.7B
On March 4, the Finance Ministry of Ukraine raised UAH 6.7 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds.
Drones attack energy infrastructure in Odesa region fourth time in two weeks
Due to the Russian attack in the late hours of Tuesday, March 4, another energy facility in Odesa region sustained damage.
05 March 2025
Galushchenko shows G7 ambassadors debris from Russian drone that attacked Chornobyl NPP
During a working visit to Vienna for the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko discussed critical nuclear security issues with the G7 ambassadors, highlighting Russia's ongoing attacks.
Australia donates EUR 6M to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The Australian government has transferred EUR 6 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
Economy Ministry planning to increase capitalization of Export Credit Agency by UAH 5B
Ukraine's Ministry of Economy is planning to increase the capitalization of the Export Credit Agency (ECA) by UAH 5 billion to expand its operational capacity. The Ministry is currently exploring a range of options for attracting financing.
Japan's JICA aims to replace USAID in Ukraine’s energy, infrastructure projects
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is considering financing energy and infrastructure programs in Ukraine that were previously managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Japan interested in importing Ukrainian agricultural products for restaurants
Ukraine is ready to supply agricultural products to Japanese restaurants and expand cooperation in the agricultural sector and trade with Japan.
Ukraine's budget gets UAH 9.9B from privatization last year - Shmyhal
In 2024, the budget received UAH 9.9 billion in revenues from the privatization of state-owned property.
04 March 2025
PM says Ukraine ready to sign agreement with U.S.
Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement with the U.S. on the creation of a joint investment fund.
France may change its stance on using frozen Russian assets
France's position on the use of frozen Russian Central Bank assets could evolve, although legal issues need to be addressed first.
Poland reveals cost of Starlink terminals for Ukraine
Poland has ordered nearly 25,000 Starlink terminals for Ukraine. The standard service subscription for one terminal costs Warsaw almost 5,500 UAH per month.
03 March 2025
Ukraine, EU delegations start extensive discussions on free movement of goods
Over the next four days in Brussels, the delegations of Ukraine and the European Union will have extensive discussions on the free movement of goods.
02 March 2025
No consensus in EU on giving Ukraine frozen Russian funds - Tusk
There is currently no consensus in the EU on the issue of providing frozen Russian assets to Kyiv. Today, it is important to adopt a Community decision in June on extending the period of freezing Russian assets, which may face opposition from Hungary.
Canada expands Russia sanctions
Canada has announced sanctions against 10 Russian individuals and 21 entities, including paramilitary organizations, that support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Putin's ally pushing deal to revive Nord Stream 2 with U.S. support - FT
Former Stasi spy and close friend of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, Matthias Warnig, is developing a project to relaunch the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Europe with the support of American investors.
First tranche of UK loan to be disbursed to Ukraine next week
The first tranche of the £2.26 billion loan (approximately $3 billion) under the UK-Ukraine bilateral agreement signed on Saturday, March 1, will be disbursed to Ukraine next week.
01 March 2025
Ukraine, UK sign GBP 2.26B loan agreement
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed an emergency loan agreement worth GBP 2.26 billion (approximately $3 billion) to fund the procurement of defense materials.
Energy workers restore power supply to nearly 27K consumers across Ukraine
On February 28, energy workers restored electricity supply to 26,590 consumers who had been cut off due to the ongoing hostilities.
Businesses in Ukraine to face blackouts on Saturday - operator
On Saturday, March 1, power supply restrictions will be introduced for industry and businesses across Ukraine.