Minister Strilets: Ukraine’s war-related environmental damage already exceeds UAH 2.4T
Ukraine’s war-related environmental losses have preliminarily been estimated at more than UAH 2.4 trillion.
Economy
10 April 2024
Number of European traders using Ukrainian GTS and storage facilities is growing - MoE
The number of European traders using Ukraine's gas transportation system (GTS) and underground gas storage (UGS) facilities continues to grow.
Ukrenergo substation damaged due to Russian attack
As a result of the Russian attack on the night of April 10, equipment at one of the substations of NPC Ukrenergo was damaged.
UDP, Rhenus Logistics consider expanding cooperation
Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company PrJSC (UDP) and Rhenus Logistics are considering prospects for expanding cooperation in the delivery of cargo to the warehouses of European customers.
Ukraine’s metallurgical production up by one-third in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises increased production volumes by about one-third compared to the same period last year.
Public contracting authorities announce tenders worth UAH 87.8B via Prozorro in Mar 2024
In March 2024, public contracting authorities announced UAH 87.8 billion worth of procurement tenders via the Prozorro system.
09 April 2024
NBU, EBRD pledge to support war veterans
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRC) will cooperate to promote the financial inclusion and reintegration of war veterans in Ukraine.
Risks to energy sector should be minimized by next winter - PM
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal named three vectors of activity to minimize risks to the Ukrainian energy sector next winter.
EU handed over 167 generators to Ukraine
In response to Russian attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the European Union has sent 157 generators of various types and 10 more large generators with a capacity of 1 megawatt to the country.
Energoatom: Russia attempts to conceal truth through fake reports on alleged drone attacks on ZNPP
Energoatom National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine considers Russian fake reports on Ukraine’s alleged drone attack on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) as the aggressor’s attempt to conceal its own intentions or incidents, which had already taken place at the plant.
EU agrees to restrict imports of Ukrainian agricultural products
On Monday, April 8, the EU countries and the European Parliament preliminarily agreed on stricter restrictions on imports of certain agricultural products from Ukraine, including poultry, sugar and corn.
NBU, U.S. Department of the Treasury sign memorandum of cooperation in cybersecurity
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of cybersecurity.
Ukraine attracts more than $83B in international assistance since full-scale war started
Ukraine has already attracted more than $83 billion through coordinated cooperation with international partners since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
08 April 2024
Ukraine, eight other nations align with EU sanctions over Russian aggression
Ukraine and eight other nations from among candidate countries and members of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) aligned with the decision of the EU Council of March 12, 2024, which expanded the list of persons and entities subject to EU sanctions for violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, extending them for another six months, until September 2024.
U.S. National Defense Strategy Commission chair visits Ukraine
Oleksandr Kamyshyn, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, held a meeting with Jane Harman, Chair of the U.S. Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
Ukraine, Hungary agree on opening new border checkpoint
Ukraine and Hungary have signed amendments to the intergovernmental agreement on border traffic control, which will allow to launch a new checkpoint for passenger cars.
Ukraine can use Cambodia's approach to demining - Ministry of Economy
Ukraine can adopt Cambodia’s experience of disposal of explosive objects.
Additional air defense systems to strengthen protection of energy facilities - minister
At a meeting with U.S. congressmen, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, German Galushchenko, informed the American delegation about the current situation of Ukraine's energy system and the consequences of the latest Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
07 April 2024
Russian strike leaves high-voltage infrastructure in Kharkiv region damaged
Overnight Sunday, April 7, as a result of a Russian attack in Kharkiv region, one of the high-voltage substations was damaged and a power line went out of service.
06 April 2024
Minister comments on impact of Russian attacks on energy industry
Energy Minister German Galushchenko of Ukraine says the situation in the energy sector is difficult following Russian strikes on the country’s energy facilities so Ukraine needs more air defense capabilities to protect its energy assets from Russian missile attacks and avoid power outages in summer.
South Korea to donate $2.3 billion to Ukraine
South Korea will provide Ukraine with a medium and long-term aid package in the amount of $2.3 billion starting this year.
Economy ministry: Ukrainian mine clearance vehicles much cheaper than foreign analogues
One of the benefits of domestically produced mine clearance vehicles is their lower cost compared to foreign-made machinery.
Ukraine’s international reserves reach $43.76B as of Apr 1
As of April 1, 2024, Ukraine’s international reserves came to $43.763 billion, having increased by 18% in March 2024.
Record number of individual entrepreneurs registered via Diia in Q1 2024
In January-March 2024, more than 57.6 thousand individual entrepreneurs were registered via the Diia portal, which is 41.6% higher compared to the same period last year.
05 April 2024
Truck traffic partially resumed at Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska checkpoint
The freight traffic has been partially resumed at the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska checkpoint on the Polish border.
Ukraine took part in Connecting Europe Days in Brussels
Ukraine took part in high-level events as part of the Connecting Europe Days week dedicated to the development of transport and logistics routes in Europe.
Ukraine proposes introducing ban on air transit to Russia and Belarus
Ukraine has proposed introducing a ban on air transit to Russia and Belarus in order to limit the economic potential of the aggressor.
Japan bans exports of 164 additional industrial items to Russia
Japan will expand its ban on exports to Russia to include 164 additional industrial items such as lithium-ion batteries, gas pipes, and car engine oil.
Ukrenergo saves half of its substation equipment through passive protection – Kudrytskyi
Ukrenergo National Power Company will continue to develop passive protection systems for its substations, as they saved at least half of the company’s equipment during Russia’s latest massive attacks.