Border blockade: queues of trucks in Transcarpathia have increased in Slovak direction
In Transcarpathia, customs records an increase in the queue of trucks at the Slovak border due to trucks from the Polish direction.
Economy
EU provides more than 1,000 grants to develop SMEs in Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale war, the European Union has provided more than 1,000 grants for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine.
Day of downtime on border with Poland costs Ukrainian carriers at least EUR 300
The blocking of truck traffic on the border with Ukraine by Polish carriers has a 90% political component. Every day of downtime at the border costs Ukrainian carriers at least €300.
16 November 2023
Slovak hauliers block border with Ukraine for one hour
The Union of Slovak Hauliers (UNAS) blocked the Vysne Nemecke crossing point on the Slovak-Ukrainian border for an hour between 13:00 and 14:00 on Thursday to support their Polish colleagues who have been protesting for several days against the liberalization of EU rules for Ukrainian hauliers.
Border blockade: EU will not cancel "transport visa-free travel" for Ukraine at request of Polish carriers
Ukraine, Poland, and the EU discussed border blocking and "transport visa-free travel" at a trilateral meeting.
Ukraine exports of cereals, legumes stand at almost 11M tons
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (from July 1 to November 15, 2023), Ukraine exported 10.968 million tons of grains and legumes.
Polish carriers continue to block border crossing for trucks
Polish cargo carriers continue to block Ukrainian trucks from crossing the border at the three main checkpoints - Yahodyn, Rava-Ruska, and Krakivets.
Reagents continue to leak from unit 5 at ZNPP
Despite the leakage of reagents from the first reactor circuit to the second at unit 5 of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the Russians are not putting it into a "cold" state.
Kuleba, Cameron visit Odesa port, discuss grain exports
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said after negotiations with his newly appointed British counterpart, David Cameron, that the United Kingdom is impressed by Ukraine's success in the Black Sea and will increase its support.
European Commission may punish Poland for blocking border with Ukraine - media
The European Commission may initiate a penalty procedure against Poland, as Warsaw cannot solve the problem of the border with Ukraine being blocked by Polish haulers.
No reports from Slovakian border guards of potential border blocking by local carriers
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has not received reports from their Slovakian counterparts of any protest actions being prepared at border crossings against Ukrainian freight carriers.
Partial blackout reported at ZNPP on Nov14 - Energoatom
The incompetent actions on the part of the Russian invaders that retain control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant led to a partial blackout at the facility.
Ukraine, UK to create TechBridge for Ukraine’s tech sector development
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Department of Business and Trade of the UK Government signed a memorandum on the launch of a tech bridge between the countries for the joint implementation of projects.
Hyundai to help develop power transmission system in Ukraine
Ukraine’s NPC Ukrenergo and South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction have agreed to cooperate in the development of the electric power transmission system.
Denmark may block Russian oil tankers' access to markets - Reuters
The European Union plans to instruct Denmark to inspect and potentially block Russian oil tankers passing through its waters as the West seeks new ways to limit the price of Russian crude oil.
15 November 2023
Cyprus accused of laundering sanctioned money from Russia: authorities promise to investigate
Cyprus plays an important role in concealing the wealth of Russian oligarchs even after the outbreak of a full-scale war against Ukraine. At the same time, the European Central Bank (ECB) does not have sufficient leverage to control the Cypriot banking system.
UAH 2.2 trillion of environmental damage in Ukraine due to Russia's war - minister
In Ukraine, the amount of environmental damage caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation reaches 2.2 trillion hryvnias and is growing daily.
EBRD wants to increase capital by EUR 4B to provide significant investment for Ukraine
The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday recommended to the Bank's governors that they approve a paid-in capital increase of EUR 4 billion to enable it to provide significant and sustained investment for Ukraine, now and in the future.
What awaits Ukraine's economy in next two years - EC's forecast
Despite the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine demonstrated economic resilience in 2023, which allows forecasting its economic growth in the coming years - up to 3.7% and 6.1% in the next and 2025, respectively.
Four UAV producers to get up to UAH 1M grants from Lviv City Council
Four Ukrainian drone manufacturers will receive funding from the Lviv City Council in the form of grants of up to UAH 1 million for each company.
EU takes aim at key exports to Russia in new sanctions - Bloomberg
Within the framework of the 12th package of Russia sanctions, the European Union is offering to ban the export of machine tools and machinery parts that Russia uses to manufacture weapons targeting Ukraine.
PrivatBank not to be returned to ex-owners, Court of Appeal rules
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal completed the proceedings into the appeal of government decisions on PrvatBank’s withdrawal from the market with the participation of the state, and upheld the lower-instance court ruling finding it impossible for the former owners to regain the bank.
Leading Korean company to participate in Ukraine’s recovery – PM Shmyhal
The leading Korean company POSCO will participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Energy, investment projects: Vice PM on delegation’s agenda in Washington
The Ukrainian government delegation that visited Washington received assurances that the United States would further support Ukraine in terms of providing both budget support and in efforts to build the post-war economy.
Galushchenko, State Department representative discuss U.S. participation in restoration of Ukraine’s energy sector
Ukraine’s Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and Laura Lochman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Energy Resources of U.S. Department of State, have discussed the participation of the United States in the development of Ukraine’s energy industry.
U.S. Treasury suspects 100 vessels of violating oil sanctions against Russia - Reuters
The U.S. Treasury Department has drawn attention to a possible violation of oil sanctions against Russia by shipowners who have been sent letters requesting information on 100 suspected vessels.
Due to war, about 20% of Ukrainian land unusable - agrarian ministry
In Ukraine, about 20% of agricultural land is unsuitable for cultivation as a result of Russia's hostilities.
14 November 2023
Denmark to donate EUR 7M for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The Ukraine Energy Support Fund will soon receive the first part of the contribution from Denmark in the amount of EUR 4 million, while another EUR 3 million will be provided by the partner country later.
India simplifies procedure for exporting Ukrainian grains
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of India included Ukraine in the list of countries that do not treat grain with methyl bromide fumigants, and thus exempted Ukrainian exporters from paying any additional penalty.