Ukraine’s sunflower seed exports reach record high
From September 2022 to February 2023, Ukraine exported 1.54 million tonnes of sunflower seeds, which is a record high for the country.
Economy
Kuleba: Energy coalition will help Ukraine prepare for next winter season
Following the G7+ ministerial meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba declared the readiness of the energy coalition to help prepare for the next winter and invest in long-term energy modernization of Ukraine.
Zelensky calls for global sanctions to block Russia's missile potential
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine insists on putting pressure on individuals and entities in Russia and other countries who help the aggressor state restore its missile potential and obtain technology.
Developers of drones can receive grants from Ukrainian Startup Fund – PM Shmyhal
Systematic support of military-tech initiatives will be one of the key tasks of the Ukrainian Innovations Development Fund (Ukrainian Startup Fund), which will help strengthen the security and defense of Ukraine.
Government dismisses Bezus as State Energy Efficiency Agency head
The government has dismissed Valeriy Bezus as head of the Ukrainian State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving.
Galushchenko calls on international partners to deprive Russia of IAEA membership
Energy Minister of Ukraine German Galushchenko once again called on international partners to impose sanctions on the aggressor's nuclear industry and deprive Russia of the benefits of membership of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
U.S. slaps sanctions on Chinese companies for helping Iran produce drones
The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against a network of Chinese companies that supplied Iran with spare parts for military drones, including the Shahed-136.
Ukraine stands for extending Grain Initiative for “unlimited period”
The Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, had a meeting with Ukrainian and foreign journalists.
South Africa opens market for Ukrainian processed egg products
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection opened the market of the Republic of South Africa for Ukrainian exporters of processed egg products.
Ministry of Finance: United States has provided $14B in budget support to Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the United States has provided Ukraine with over $14 billion in financial aid.
Reconstruction Agency, Business Ombudsman Council sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukraine’s State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure (Reconstruction Agency) and Business Ombudsman Council signed a Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation.
Ukraine’s National Electronic Exchange to sell assets seized by watchdog ARMA
The Asset Management and Tracing Agency (ARMA) has selected a second e-commerce market operator to sell seized assets.
Ukraine’s liquefied gas imports decreasing for third month in a row
In February 2023, Ukraine imported 64,100 tonnes of liquefied gas, which is 19% less than in January in 2023 and 36% less than in December 2022.
09 March 2023
U.S. draft budget for 2024 provides $1.7B for response to Russian aggression
The U.S. draft budget for fiscal year 2024 provides for the allocation of $63.1 billion to the State Department and USAID, including $1.7 billion to support Ukraine and other partner countries impacted by the war.
REPO Task Force has frozen more than $58B worth of sanctioned Russians’ assets
The members of the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force have already blocked or frozen more than $58 billion worth of Russians’ assets sanctioned over the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
790 ships have gone through ‘grain corridor’, Türkiye says
To date, 790 ships have already gone through the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea.
Power supply restored to ZNPP
The power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been restored, it is switching from diesel generators to receiving electricity from the unified energy system of Ukraine.
PM: Russian missiles damage power generation facilities in eight regions
Russian missile attacks damaged power generation and distribution facilities in eight regions of Ukraine.
Ukraine will purchase gas jointly with EU - European Commissioner
Ukraine will participate in the gas joint purchasing platform of European Union member states.
IAEA director general calls on Board of Governors to ensure Zaporizhzhia NPP safety
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi has called on the Board of Governors to immediately ensure the safety of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which has lost all off-site power for the sixth time since the beginning of Russian aggression.
In 2022, 36 Ukrainian companies received permits for exports to EU
In 2022, 36 Ukrainian companies, including 31 food manufacturers, received permits for exports to the European Union countries.
Three thermal power plants in Ukraine affected in latest Russian attack
As a result of today's missile attack, three thermal power plants run by DTEK Energo were damaged. At one of the facilities, equipment sustained “serious damage.”
Blackout at Zaporizhzhia NPP amid Russian missile strikes
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was completely de-energized as a result of the Russian missile attack on Ukraine.
Power generators significantly improve Ukraine’s energy security - grid operator
Today, Ukraine is among the countries that are best equipped with autonomous power systems and generators. This significantly improves its energy security.
Ukrnafta, PKN Orlen sign contract for petroleum product imports
Ukrnafta PJSC has signed a contract with Poland’s PKN Orlen to import petroleum products to Ukraine.
Over UAH 3.2B transferred to state budget since privatization was resumed
Since Ukraine resumed privatization in September 2022, the State Property Fund has attracted more than UAH 3.2 billion in investments at more than 270 privatization auctions.
Ukrainians purchased almost 1,300 used electric cars in Feb - Ukrautoprom
In February 2023, Ukrainians registered almost 1,300 used electric vehicles and 413 new electric vehicles, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom).
Ukraine, UAE working on comprehensive economic partnership
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates are working on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
08 March 2023
Ukraine’s metallurgical production cut by 79.3% in Jan-Feb 2023
In January-February 2023, Ukraine’s metallurgical production output reduced by 79.3% compared to the same period last year.