Production at largest plants in Zakarpattia under threat due to blockade
In Zakarpattia, the blockades and queues at the borders threaten the production of the largest factories in the region, and they are cutting work shifts.
Economy
Over 77,800 Ukrainians already involved in Army of Reconstruction project
As of December 25, 2023, a total of 77,838 Ukrainians were taking part in socially useful works under the Army of Reconstruction project.
26 December 2023
Over 11 months, ₴1.56T spent on defense from state budget
In January-November 2023, the expenditures of the general fund of the state budget for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 1,559.4 billion, or 59.2% of all general fund expenditures.
In Dorohusk, waiting time for trucks to cross border more than month
The time for trucks to cross the border at the Dorohusk-Yahodyn checkpoint is now more than 30 days due to the growing protest by Polish carriers.
Taiwan extends sanctions against Russia and Belarus
Taiwan's economy ministry said on Tuesday it had expanded a list of sanctioned goods for Russia and its ally Belarus in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine to prevent Taiwanese high-tech goods from being used for military purposes.
South Korea expands list of goods prohibited for export to Russia, Belarus
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the South Korean government tightens export controls against Russia and Belarus, significantly expanding the list of goods subject to export restrictions.
First train carrying international parcels arrives in Ukraine
JSC Ukrposhta, Ukraine’s national postal operator, completed a test delivery of parcels from global marketplaces by rail.
Blocking of border with Poland: over 3,000 trucks in queues at checkpoints
More than 3,000 trucks are queuing up on the border of Ukraine and Poland.
Foreign companies freeze participation in major Russian LNG project - media
The foreign shareholders of the Russian Arctic LNG-2 project - France's TotalEnergies, China's CNPC and CNOOC, and a consortium of Japan's Mitsui and JOGMEC - have announced force majeure, or a freeze on participation in the project.
Ukraine harvests 78.7M t of new crops
As of the third week of December, Ukraine has harvested 78.7 million tons of this year's crop, including 57.86 million tons of grain and 20.76 million tons of oilseeds.
25 December 2023
At least three more crossing points needed on EU-Ukraine border – Zakarpattia regional chief
At least three more crossing points should be opened on Ukraine’s border with EU countries to minimize the economic losses caused by the border blockade.
President appoints Denys Kliushnykov as AMCU State Commissioner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Denys Kliushnykov as State Commissioner of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU).
Ukraine receives $1.34B under World Bank project
Ukraine has received USD 1.34 billion as the sixth additional financing under the World Bank's Public Expenditures for Administrative Capacity Endurance (PEACE) project.
State Property Fund raises almost UAH 42.3M at privatization auctions in past week
In the past week, the State Property Fund of Ukraine held 13 successful privatization auctions, raising almost UAH 42.3 million to the budget.
Territorial communities to receive additional subsidy of UAH 1.3B
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 1.3 billion of subsidy to territorial communities.
24 December 2023
Ukraine’s defense production strategy: Government exploring funding options
To successfully implement the strategy of defense production, Ukraine is looking for financing solutions and involves Western partners.
Movement of trucks at Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint fully resumed - border guards
Polish farmers completed the traffic blockade for trucks near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint on the border with Ukraine.
Umerov: Defense Ministry “squeezing out” people preaching politicized procurement practices
The Ministry of Defense is getting rid of staffers with “old” practices while launching separate agencies for procuring lethal and non-lethal material.
Polish carriers not to suspend Ukraine border blockade for Christmas holidays
Polish carriers blocking three checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border will not suspend the blockade for the upcoming holidays.
Zaporizhzhia City Council allocates UAH 200M for defense
The Zaporizhzhia City Council approved the city budget for 2024, with UAH 200 million for the defense program.
23 December 2023
Polish farmers suspending Ukrainian border blockade in Medyka until early Jan
From Sunday, December 24, Polish farmers are suspending the traffic blockade for trucks near the "Medyka-Sheghini" checkpoint until January 2-3.
Over 4,000 vehicles queued up at Poland-Ukraine border
At the border checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border, more than 4,000 vehicles remain in lines waiting to cross.
Construction of another industrial park of 150K m² starts in Lviv
The construction of the Formatsia Lviv industrial park has started in the Sygnivka industrial zone.
Gov't to allocate about ₴40B to support Ukrainian producers - Shmyhal
Next year, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate about UAH 40 billion for programs to support economic activity, investment and Ukrainian producers.
Construction of another industrial park of 150K m² starts in Lviv
The construction of the Formatsia Lviv industrial park has started in the Sygnivka industrial zone.
NACP expects influx of declarations with corruption risks in late Jan
The National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP) records a tendency that declarations with corruption risks are the last to be submitted.
22 December 2023
Ukraine, Poland agree on action plan to unblock border
The Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine and the Ministry of Infrastructure of Poland have agreed on an action plan to unblock the border.
PM Shmyhal: Total investment in Danube ports’ infrastructure about $100M
Twenty-three new cargo transshipment terminals have been opened at the Danube ports at the expense of private investment.
Agriculture ministers of Ukraine, Poland hold online conversation
Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Mykola Solskyi has held an online conversation with the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Poland, Czesław Adam Siekierski.