Stockholm court confirms Ukraine’s victory in case brought by Ukrnafta’s stakeholders
The Svea Court of Appeal, which is located in Stockholm, has confirmed Ukraine’s victory in the arbitration case brought by the stakeholders of Ukrnafta PJSC.
Economy
03 February 2025
Russians not changing their task to destroy Ukraine's energy sector – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia is not changing its objective of destroying Ukraine's energy sector.
Ukraine seeks to expand range of agricultural exports to Egypt
During a working visit of the Ukrainian delegation to Egypt, discussions were held regarding the expansion of markets for domestic agricultural products.
Changing Ukraine’s railway gauge to European standard to be challenge for Ukraine – Estonia’s minister
Changing the railway gauge width from the Russian standard to the European one will be a challenge for Ukraine and will require tens of billions of euros.
02 February 2025
Government allows exemption for 100% of medical workers in state, communal institutions
Ukraine’s government has allowed 100% of medical workers in state and communal medical institutions to be exempt from military service.
01 February 2025
State budget’s general fund gets UAH 123.1B in January – Finance Ministry
In January 2025, the general fund of Ukraine’s state budget received UAH 123.1 billion in taxes, fees and mandatory payments.
Indexation of freight tariff rates not to have critical impact on farmers – Ukrzaliznytsia
The indexation of freight tariff rates by 37%, as proposed by Ukrzaliznytsia JSC, will not have a critical impact on farmers’ activities.
31 January 2025
Ukraine, Moldova agree on joint transport project
Ukraine and Moldova will continue to implement a project to develop and improve transport links between the two countries.
NBU forecasts gradual decrease in international aid for Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) expects a gradual decline in external financial support over the forecast horizon as the economy stabilizes.
IAEA chief to visit Ukraine next week
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi will visit Ukraine next week for high-level meetings in Kyiv to discuss the agency’s ongoing efforts to prevent a nuclear accident during a military conflict.
Ukrposhta signs cooperation agreement with UK’s Royal Mail
Ukraine’s national postal operator Ukrposhta JSC and the British postal service, Royal Mail, have signed a cooperation agreement, providing for a reduction in the cost of shipments weighing up to 1 kilogram for sellers on such platforms as Amazon, Etsy and Ebay.
30 January 2025
Ukraine ready to work with European operators toward gas transit to EU - Vice PM
Ukraine is ready to consider the possibility of cooperating with European operators on gas transit to the EU, but it is the European Commission that must decide whether the European side needs such transit and whether it is ready to provide it.
Britain appoints trade envoy to Ukraine
The UK has appointed MP Alex Sobel as its new Trade Envoy to Ukraine.
Ukraine planning to introduce e-hryvnia: NBU outlines details
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has revealed details about the functioning of e-hryvnia and answered the most frequently asked questions about the digital currency.
Ukraine, Brazil consider establishing cooperation in bioethanol production
Ukraine and Brazil have a lot in common, similar economies, and thus, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation, especially in agriculture and trade.
29 January 2025
MoE reported to Zelensky on work of Ukrainian energy system
Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on the work of the Ukrainian power system.
End of Russian gas transit through Ukraine had no impact on EU - Czech MFA envoy
The termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine was not of fundamental importance to Europe, while Russia's loss of pricing influence was a significant setback for Moscow.
Czech MFA explains why Fico's threats to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine were bluff
A significant part of the electricity imported by Ukraine from Europe comes from Czech generating facilities.
Expert outlines reasons for poor development of bio-CHPPs in Ukraine
The development of biomass and biogas combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) in Ukraine is hindered by the unprofitability of heat supply to household consumers, carbon dioxide tax for biomass boiler facilities, and the lack of an organized commodity market.
Zelensky's aide Yermak, Trump's envoy Witkoff discuss investment in Ukraine
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, met with U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Poland to discuss investment opportunities for Ukraine.
Four biomethane plants expected to start operations in Ukraine this year - expert
As of January 2025, there are three operational biomethane plants in Ukraine, with four more scheduled to commence operations during the year.
Ukraine to expand employment programs, allocate UAH 6.3B for their implementation this year
In 2025, new employment programs will be expanded and launched in Ukraine, with UAH 6.3 billion budgeted for their implementation.
28 January 2025
Ukraine spends about $670M on electricity imports in 2024 – DiXi Group
In 2024, Ukrainian companies spent USD 669.4 million on electricity imports.
27 January 2025
Business Ombudsman outlines ways to overcome corruption at customs
Business Ombudsman of Ukraine Roman Waschuk has said that raising the salaries of employees of the state customs service can help overcome the high level of corruption in the customs system.
Ukraine's Ministry of Social Policy deems USAID projects funding suspension non-critical
The Ministry of Social Policy is currently analyzing the impact of the suspension of funding for projects through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). However, they assure that this decision will not have a critical effect on financing Ukraine's social initiatives.
EU should expand use of immobilized Russian assets in Ukraine's interest - Estonian Foreign Minister
EU countries should take on greater responsibility in supporting Ukraine and provide it with more military and economic assistance, strengthen its position in the process of finding ways to achieve peace and at the same time weaken the Kremlin's posture.
26 January 2025
Latvian TV operator’s submarine cable damaged in Baltic Sea
Early Sunday morning, an underwater fiber-optic cable of the Latvian State Radio and Television Center (LVRTC) was damaged in the Baltic Sea.
"Green Week": big agri exhibit with Ukraine’s participation wraps up in Berlin
The 10-day largest international agri-industrial exhibition fair Grüne Woche 2025 ("Green Week") completed its work in Berlin.
25 January 2025
Estonia not ruling out provocations during disconnection from Russian grid
Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs Lauri Läänemets believes provocations from the Russian side are possible during the desynchronization of the Estonian energy system from the Russian one.