Government approves compensation to communities that had significant share of "military" PIT
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved compensation to communities that had a significant share of the "military" personal income tax (PIT).
Economy
Over 3,300 trucks queuing at border with Poland
More than 3,300 trucks are waiting in lines at the border with Poland to enter Ukraine.
Car purchase, sale service to launch in Diia - Zelensky
At midnight, a new online service will be launched in the Diia app that will allow one to buy and sell cars via smartphone.
At Dorohusk-Yahodyn checkpoint, several trucks per hour allowed through
At the blocked Dorohusk-Yahodyn checkpoint on the border with Poland, several trucks per hour are allowed to cross into Ukraine.
U.S. to allocate $150M over five years for Ukraine's digital transformation - Brink
The United States will allocate $150 million over five years to further Ukraine's digital transformation.
Exchange of housing certificates for housing through Diia to start this week - Zelensky
This week, the Diia application will launch a service that will allow exchanging housing certificates for housing within the eRestoration (eVidnovlennia) program.
More than 10M tonnes of cargo exported through Ukrainian temporary maritime corridor
More than 10 million tonnes of cargo have already been exported through the Ukrainian temporary maritime corridor.
EBRD approves EUR 4B capital increase to provide funds to Ukraine
The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved an EUR 4 billion capital increase that will enable the bank to double its Ukraine investments.
U.S. plans to allocate last aid package to Ukraine from remaining funds - White House
The U.S. administration plans to provide Ukraine with an additional defense aid package by the end of the year, which will be the last one within the current funding, unless Congress decides on new aid.
Putin turns West's boycott into super-profits for his elite - media
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has managed to turn the departure of Western companies from the Russian market into a "gold mine": if companies want to leave Russia, Putin sets conditions that are favorable to his government and elites.
Ukrainian seaports increase cargo handling by 15.8% in Jan-Nov 2023
In January-November 2023, Ukrainian seaports handled 52.8 million tonnes of cargo, which is 15.8% more compared to the same period last year.
18 December 2023
EU approves 12th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union adopted the 12th package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia on Monday, December 18.
Türkiye preparing to send 25K t of Ukrainian grain to Nigeria
A cargo of Ukrainian grain weighing 25,000 tons is being prepared for shipment from the Turkish port of Samsun to Nigeria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program.
Polish carriers again block truck traffic at Dorohusk-Yahodyn
The Polish side started a protest near the Dorohusk checkpoint.
IMF chief: EU, US aid vital for Ukraine's economic recovery
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva called on the United States and the EU to speed up financial assistance to Ukraine, which is vital for the country's economic recovery.
More than ₴4.2 million to be paid in Poltava region to rebuild damaged housing
In the Poltava region, 50 owners of damaged homes have been approved for state compensation of more than UAH 4.2 million.
Polish carriers to block Dorohusk again, farmers to join protest
Polish truckers, who were allowed by the Lublin District Court to resume the blockade of the Dorohusk border, are returning to protest at the border on Monday. They are joined by Polish farmers who are also putting forward their demands.
Longest queues on border with Poland - over 2,000 trucks
More than 2,050 trucks are queuing at the border with Poland to enter Ukraine.
17 December 2023
Solutions for donating frozen Russian assets to Ukraine currently being outlined - Zelensky
Outlines of the decisions necessary for the transfer of frozen Russian assets and those of individuals affiliated with Russia to the benefit of Ukraine are now being drawn up.
Russia again snubs IAEA’s request for access to thermal power plant near ZNPP
Russian invasion forces occupiers once again rejected the request filed by the IAEA mission at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant for access to the nearby thermal power plant to assess the external backup power supply.
Energoatom, Westinghouse sign contract to buy AP1000 reactor for Khmelnytskyi NPP
Petro Kotin, president of Ukraine's National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom, and Patrick Fragman, president and chief executive officer of Westinghouse Electric Company, have signed in Kyiv a contract for the purchase of equipment for power unit No. 5 at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, which will be built according to the Westinghouse AP1000 technology.
Traffic jams easing at Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint at Ukraine-Poland border
On December 16, about 1,500 freight trucks crossed the border at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint in both directions.
No power shortage in Ukraine’s energy grid - Ministry
No electricity shortage has been reported in the country's united power system as of December 17, while the authorities urge citizens to use consume efficiently.
Russia intensifying pressure on captured nuclear plant’s staff - intelligence
The Russian invasion forces are increasing pressure on Ukrainian personnel of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the facility held by the Russians since March 2022, forcing them to obtain Russian passports and sign contracts with Russia’s nuclear generation operator Rosatom.
16 December 2023
Türkiye making efforts to restore 'grain deal,' end war - defense minister
Türkiye continues to make efforts to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative and end the Russian-Ukrainian war in accordance with the principle of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
U.S. says there is legal route to seize Russian assets for Ukraine - FT
Western countries are exploring ways to confiscate frozen Russian assets and transfer them to Ukraine.
About 4,000 trucks queuing to cross Ukraine border
As many as 2,400 trucks were waiting at the border with Poland to cross into Ukraine early on Saturday, December 16.
Ukrainian farmers harvest over 78M t of grains, oilseeds
As of December 14, Ukrainian farmers harvested 78.3 million tons of new crops, including 57.6 million tons of grain and 20.7 million tons of oilseeds.
Ukraine terminates agreement with Belarus on investment protection
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to terminate the Ukrainian-Belarusian intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.