Ukraine may receive about $9B in financial assistance from partners this March
As soon as this March, Ukraine may receive about USD 9 billion in aid from international partners, allowing the state to finance expenditures in a more stable manner.
Economy
26 February 2024
Ukraine and Bulgaria seek to implement vertical gas corridor project as soon as possible
Ukraine and Bulgaria are seeking to implement the vertical gas corridor project as soon as possible, which is a strategic route for the supply of additional volumes of liquefied natural gas.
Central bank looks into scenarios for Ukraine’s development along European integration progress
The very prospect of Ukraine's membership in the EU and the fulfillment of the relevant conditions will stimulate the country's economic growth even before its formal accession, and the integration process will stimulate foreign trade and attract investments, which will strengthen the country's institutional capacity.
Over 95% of drones out of million targeted for 2024 to be manufactured in Ukraine - Vice PM
Thanks to industrial deregulation, a drone market has emerged in Ukraine, where hundreds of private companies have entered. It is private businesses that will produce more than 95% of the planned one million drones this year.
President calls for concluding ‘moral agreement’ between state, businesses
Ukrainian businesses and the state should conclude a modern ‘moral agreement’, where the state will provide support for businesses, and businesses will operate with no shady deals and stay away from the Russian market.
‘Buy Ukrainian’ cashback: Zelensky instructs Government to develop business support steps
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Government of Ukraine to develop practical steps in support of domestic businesses, including the ‘Buy Ukrainian’ cashback program.
PM Shmyhal: More than 90% of Ukrainian businesses returning to pre-war production levels
More than 90% of Ukrainian businesses have resumed operation and are returning to the pre-war production levels.
Government hands over proposals to European Commission, Poland to lift border blockade – Zelensky
The Ukrainian government has prepared proposals on how to resolve the situation on the border with Poland and handed them over to the European Commission and Polish colleagues.
Some 2,500 trucks waiting in line on Poland’s territory to cross border with Ukraine
Polish protesters continue to block truck traffic across six checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, allowing only for several freight vehicles per hour to pass in both directions.
Latvia pushes for EU ban on Russian grain, offers to replace it with Ukrainian products
Latvia has banned the import of Russian grain at the legislative level, and is now proposing that the EU undertake similar measures, since all such products can be replaced by cereals harvested in Ukraine.
Ukrainian, British think tanks expose supplies of raw materials to Russia for ammo production
The Center for Defense Reforms, within the Anaconda project implemented jointly with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), has prepared a report entitled 'The Russian Munitions Coalition: Who and How Helps Russia to Produce Explosives' report.
Ukraine’s envoy calls on Poland to identify, prosecute provocateurs dumping grain
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Zvarych, called on the Polish authorities to do their utmost to find and prosecute those responsible for dumping Ukrainian grain from vehicles and rail cars heading via Poland.
25 February 2024
London mayor calls on UK government to seize assets of Putin’s cronies
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, called on the British government to confiscate British-based property of Russian nationals affiliated with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and to forward the funds from their sale to accommodating displaced Ukrainians.
Zelensky names main task of audit of structural units of MoD and AFU
The main task of the audit of the structural units of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine is to prepare reserves and resolve the issue of rotation.
In Poland, 160 tonnes of Ukrainian grain spilled out of railroad cars
On the night of February 25, Ukrainian agricultural products were dumped from eight railroad cars at the Polish railway station Kotomierz, causing 160 tonnes of grain to be damaged.
Ukraine exports 12M t of grain via maritime corridor in January
In January, Ukraine exported 12 million tonnes of grain through the maritime corridor, equivalent to the pre-war volume.
Defense intel on Poland’s border blockade: Russia using it for anti-Ukraine campaign in EU
Russian intelligence and propaganda masterminds are exploiting the existing tension on the Polish-Ukrainian border to increase anti-Ukrainian sentiments in the European Union, especially in Poland.
Kuleba names three causes behind crisis at Ukraine-Poland border
The ongoing crisis around the export of Ukrainian grain on the border with Poland is caused by three factors.
G7 to block frozen Russian assets until end of war
On February 24, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a statement confirming that Russia's sovereign assets in their jurisdictions will remain frozen until the end of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Last year, state budget revenues from energy companies increased by 17% - DiXi Group
In 2023, compared to 2022, energy sector companies increased their contributions to the state budget by 17% to UAH 114.73 billion.
Thanks to strengthening of air defenses, Ukrainian grain exports reach pre-war levels - Baerbock
Due to the modernization and strengthening of air defense systems that protect Ukrainian ports, grain exports reached pre-war levels.
24 February 2024
Ukrenergo restores ZNPP power supply reliability
NPC Ukrenergo has restored the reliability of power supply to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Shmyhal and von der Leyen discussed cooperation in defense industry and situation on border with Poland
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen discussed cooperation in the defense industry and coordinated the next steps within the Ukraine Facility initiative.
Polish protesters unblock Zosin-Ustyluh checkpoint for day
On February 24, Polish protesters temporarily stopped blocking the Zosin-Ustyluh checkpoint in connection with the second anniversary of the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Food and hot meals delivered to Ukrainian drivers blocked at Polish border
Ukrainian drivers blocked at the Korczowa-Krakivets and Medyka-Shehyni checkpoints were delivered 500 hot meals and food packages.
Ukraine working with U.S. on new sanctions against Russia - Ambassador Markarova
The latest package of Russia sanctions announced by the United States on Friday is seen as effective, however, the Ukrainian side will continue to actively work with the White House on the next package, which may come soon.
Protracted border blockade to hit economies of Ukraine, Poland, and many EU countries – Vysotskyi
The blockade of the Ukrainian-Polish border is more about the interests of certain groups than economic issues.
Ukraine Facility: PM Shmyhal says Government working to receive first tranche
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is working to receive the first tranche from the European Union under the new programme, Ukraine Facility.
23 February 2024
Government holds meeting in Lviv region, focusing on border blockade
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has held an offsite meeting in the Lviv region. Among the key issues, government officials considered the situation with the blockade on the Ukrainian-Polish border.