EU sanctions: Poland proposes ban on diamond, LNG imports from Russia
Poland proposes to ban the import of diamonds and liquefied natural gas from the Russian Federation within the next 12th package of EU sanctions on Russia.
Economy
Ukrainian president proposes creating grain hubs in Africa, other regions
In order to improve access to Ukrainian grain and strengthen global food security, Ukraine proposes setting up hubs for millions of tonnes of grain in African countries and other sensitive areas.
19 September 2023
Ukraine to introduce measures to control grain exports to five EU member states - Shmyhal
The Government of Ukraine will provide the EU and neighboring countries with customs data on the export of certain goods and collect data on the destination of shipments in the e-queue system.
Ukraine ready to change grain export rules as regards five EU countries
The government approved a new procedure for the export of corn, rapeseed, sunflower, and wheat, according to which it a license is required from the Ministry of Economy with the approval of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy in order to supply these crops to five EU member states bordering Ukraine.
Ukraine will limit imports from Poland, Hungary if they don’t lift grain embargo - Shmyhal
Ukraine is filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over unilateral restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, and at the same time offers a compromise scenario.
Ukraine hits gas storage target of 14.7 bcm ahead of schedule
As of September 19, 2023, a total of 14.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas was pumped into Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities.
EBRD expects investments in Ukraine to stay near EUR 1.5B per year
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects to continue to invest roughly EUR 1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) per year in Ukraine in the coming two years.
Vessel with wheat leaves Chornomorsk port - Kubrakov
The vessel RESILIENT AFRICA with 3,000 tonnes of wheat on board has left the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk and is heading towards the Bosphorus.
Ukraine files WTO lawsuits against three countries over ban on agri-imports
In accordance with the WTO's dispute settlement procedure, Ukraine has requested consultations with Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary within the WTO.
EU countries' unilateral actions unlawful - Spanish EU Presidency
Agriculture ministers meeting formally in Brussels will hear the European Commission's (EC) position on the decision of certain EU member states to restrict imports of Ukrainian grain to their markets. The Spanish EU Presidency believes that such unilateral actions by these states are illegal.
Ukrainian grain exports should be resolved according to EU market rules - Finnish official
The issue of grain exports from Ukraine to five neighboring EU member states should be resolved in the spirit of solidarity, according to the rules of the EU market and in compliance with international trade law.
Intel chief Budanov: Russia’s economy to hold out only until 2025
The head of Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency expects Russia’s economy to hold out only until 2025.
18 September 2023
Bulgarian farmers start blocking roads due to permission to import grain from Ukraine
Bulgarian farmers have begun blocking a number of important road and checkpoints across the country as part of an indefinite nationwide agricultural protest that began on September 18 in response to the permission to import grain from Ukraine.
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary pull from grain talks with Ukraine in wake of Kyiv’s plan to sue them in WTO
Five Eastern-flank EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria) do not agree to Ukraine's proposals for further grain exports to the European market.
Romania may extend ban on Ukrainian grain for 30 days
Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu says Bucharest can extend the trade ban on the import of grain from Ukraine for another 30 days.
Mine clearance, recovery: Ukraine hopes to strengthen cooperation with Switzerland
Ukraine and Switzerland have discussed humanitarian demining, the participation of Swiss companies in Ukraine's recovery and the strengthening of economic cooperation.
Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban
Ukraine will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for refusing to lift the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Czechia donates 45 tons of humanitarian aid for Ukraine’s energy sector
The Czech Republic has already provided Ukraine with 45 tons of humanitarian aid for the country’s energy infrastructure.
17 September 2023
G7 Ambassadors inspect progress in repair works at Ukrenergo’s main power substation
The G7 Ambassadors have visited one of the main power substations of Ukrenergo National Power Company, which was severely affected by Russian attacks, and inspected progress in renovation works.
Czech Republic provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for energy sector
The Czech Republic has already provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the energy sector.
European Commission calls on Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to be constructive regarding Ukrainian grain
The European Commission called on Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to be constructive after they unilaterally declared they would continue to ban grain imports from Ukraine despite the Commission's decision to end the ban.
Water level in Zaporizhzhia NPP cooling pond grows to 15.95 m - Energoatom
As of Sunday, September 17, the water level in the cooling pond at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) grew to 15.95 meters.
NGO reports issues with fuel in occupied Crimea
The shortage of fuel in Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula temporarily occupied by Russia, is worsening as a result of the disruption of supply routes.
Bulgarian agriproducers refuse meeting PM for grain import talks
Grain producers, dissatisfied with parliament’s decision to waive the ban on imports of Ukrainian produce, have sent a letter to Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, stating that they refused to meet with him.
Ukraine’s energy sector receives 31 humanitarian aid shipments from France
The French Republic has sent 31 humanitarian aid shipments for Ukraine’s energy sector since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
16 September 2023
President’s Office deputy head discusses improvement of business conditions with entrepreneurs
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Rostyslav Shurma held a meeting with entrepreneurs regarding the facilitation of business conditions in Ukraine and the reform of inspection bodies.
Polish PM says when embargo on Ukrainian grain imports can be lifted
The embargo on Ukrainian grain imports to Poland will remain in effect until Warsaw works out an appropriate model of cooperation with Kyiv in this area.
Head of State holds meeting with government officials to protect Ukraine’s interests, principles of free trade with EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with government officials and the team of the Office of the President of Ukraine regarding further strategy for protecting the country’s interests and the principles of free trade with the European Union.
For first time in the budget, money for dental prosthetics for veterans provided - Shmyhal
For the first time, the State Budget for 2024 includes ₴750 million for dental prosthetics for veterans.