Any restrictions on agri-exports from Ukraine to be unkustified, illegal – MFA
Ukraine expects that the European Commission will cancel any restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products after its expiration on September 15.
Economy
IAEA missions complete rotations at Ukrainian NPPs - inspectorate
On September 4-8, the International Atomic Energy Agency rotated its missions at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
No serious challenges to hryvnia on foreign exchange market
Economists say only a sharp reduction in financial assistance from partners may pose a real threat to national currency
Bulgarian parliament allows Ukrainian grain imports after Sept 15
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved a decision to lift the ban on the imports of various foodstuffs from Ukraine after September 15.
UN plans to help 1M Ukrainians in winter
The UN Shelter and Non-Food Item (SNFI) Cluster in Ukraine plans to provide winter kits to 1 million Ukrainians.
No plans to apply blackouts from Oct 1 - Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy states that there are no plans to introduce blackouts in any region starting October 1. As of today, no power outages for household consumers are expected during the entire autumn-winter period.
Owner of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger withdraws from business in Russia
The American company PVH Corp., which owns the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, has left the Russian market.
13 September 2023
Ukrainian, Slovak PMs discuss Ukrainian grain exports
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Slovak counterpart Ludovit Odor have discussed exports of Ukrainian agricultural products, including assistance in lifting all restrictions on grain exports.
Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports damaged 105 infrastructure facilities
Russia’s attacks have damaged 105 port infrastructure facilities in Ukraine since July 18, the suspension of the grain export deal.
Hetmantsev to support opening of asset declarations register
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy Danylo Hetmantsev will support the immediate opening of the register of declarations in accordance with the President's proposals to the vetoed bill that retained restrictions on e-declarations.
Hungary wants to extend ban on Ukrainian grain imports after Sept 15
Hungarian Agriculture Minister Istvan Nagy has said that Hungary has agreed with Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria that the four countries would impose national bans on Ukrainian grain imports to protect their markets if the EU does not extend a ban that expires on September 15.
12 September 2023
Defense Procurement Agency to build transparent relations with all stakeholders - CEO
The Defense Procurement Agency under Ukraine’s Defense Ministry will build up clear and transparent relations with all stakeholders.
Prices for gas, heating, hot water will remain unchanged until end of heating season - PM
Prices for natural gas, heating and hot water in Ukraine will remain unchanged until the end of the heating season.
Ukraine receives $2.3B from partners to restore, protect energy infrastructure - PM
Ukraine's international partners have already provided $2.3 billion to restore and protect the country's energy infrastructure.
Poland warns European Commission it will extend ban on Ukrainian grain after Sep 15
The Council of Ministers of Poland at a meeting on Tuesday adopted a resolution warning the European Commission that it will unilaterally extend the embargo on Ukrainian grain after September 15 if Brussels does not take a respective decision.
Poland will not open its border for Ukrainian grain - Morawiecki
The Polish government will unilaterally decide to blockade Ukrainian grain starting September 15 if the European Commission (EC) does not extend the ban on imports of wheat, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower from Ukraine to five EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria).
European Commission to hold extended meeting of "grain" Coordination Platform Sep 13
The European Commission continues exploring a mutually acceptable solution to the problem of Ukrainian grain imports to five neighbors of Ukraine from among the EU members, and next Wednesday, September 13, will hold another meeting within the framework of the Coordination Platform with the participation of Ukraine and the five mentioned countries - Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary.
11 September 2023
Orbán announces Hungary's plans to snub Russian nuclear fuel
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, announced his intention to abandon the use of Russian fuel at the country's only nuclear power plant.
Ukraine attracts $30B in assistance from international partners this year – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine has attracted $30 billion in assistance from international partners this year.
10 September 2023
Japanese business ready to join reconstruction of Ukraine - Ministry of Economy
Japanese business is ready to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine, offering a number of modern technologies that will help speed up recovery.
Government expects GDP growth at 3-4% this year - Vice PM
The Ukrainian government expects the gross domestic product to grow 3-4% this year and notes the improvement of the situation in the main branches of Ukraine’s industry.
All funds Ukraine earns go to defense - PM Shmyhal
All funds that Ukraine independently earns are allocated for financing defense needs as priority.
Ukrainian nuclear reactors get fuel previously produced only in Russia - energy minister
For the first time, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine loaded 440-type reactors operating at Ukrainian power plants with fuel that had previously been produced exclusively in the Russian Federation.
Ukraine's economy ministry expects GDP growth of up to 4% this year
The Ukrainian Economy Ministry expects Ukraine's gross domestic product to grow to 4% this year.
Moldova sends electrical equipment to Ukraine
Moldova has sent another batch of aid to Ukraine, worth 1.2 million lei (over $67,000), including equipment necessary for electricity supply.
09 September 2023
Poland to insure foreign investors in reconstruction of Ukraine - Economy Ministry
Polish President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the law on export insurance guaranteed by the State Treasury, which, among other things, allows the Polish state insurance corporation KUKE to provide more effective assistance to private businesses interested in the Ukraine recovery effort.
Ukraine offers partners special recovery financing mechanism - Shmyhal
Ukraine offers partners a special compensation mechanism for attracting financing for the reconstruction of the country.
Zelensky, Hayashi talk areas of cooperation in Ukraine recovery
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Yoshimasa Hayashi, discussed areas of cooperation for the restoration of Ukraine, including in the fields of energy, transport, demining, creation of new jobs, and the social sphere.
G20 leaders have tools to restore maritime exports of Ukrainian grain - von der Leyen
G20 leaders have the tools and the responsibility to reopen the sea route for Ukrainian grain delivery to the most vulnerable nations, as only the resumption of transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through the Black Sea can stabilize global food prices.