H&M outlets to open at two Kyiv malls on Nov 16
On November 16, the H&M retail chain will extend operations in Ukraine, opening outlets at Kyiv’s Retroville and River Mall.
Economy
In Chernihiv region, number of entrepreneurs exceeds pre-war level
Since year-start, 5,960 businesses have been registered in Chernihiv region, of which 388 are entities and 5,572 are individual entrepreneurs, which is the highest figure in the last three years.
This year's harvest of grains, oilseeds to exceed 80M t - Agrarian Council
The Ukrainian Agrarian Council (UAC) predicts that this year Ukraine will harvest at least 80 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds, which is the same as in the peaceful 2016-17.
13 November 2023
Hungary again blocks allocation of military aid tranche to Ukraine
EU foreign ministers have not reached an agreement on the eighth tranche of military aid worth EUR 500 million for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility (EPF) due to Hungary's blocking of the decision.
Norway donates over EUR 80M for humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The government of Norway has earmarked an additional EUR 84 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, which is going through a severe humanitarian crisis amid the war unleashed by Russia.
Ukraine designates Rockwool as international war sponsor
The National Agency for Corruption Prevention included Denmark’s Rockwool in the list of international sponsors of war. Its products were used during the construction and repair of warships for the Russian Navy.
100th ship carrying food passes through Black Sea corridor - U.S. ambassador
The 100th vessel passed through the Black Sea humanitarian corridor and 3.7 million tons of food and other goods have so far been delivered this way.
Ukraine, Poland to hold meeting on border to unblock checkpoints
On November 13, representatives of the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Restoration Ministry) will hold a meeting at the border with representatives of the Polish side to unblock the checkpoints.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya connects more than 630 wells to remote monitoring
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya has connected more than 630 wells to the unified monitoring system since 2020.
Chernyshov: Naftogaz Group will invest in solar and wind energy projects even during war
Naftogaz Group has decided to invest in solar and wind energy projects this year and next year.
Ukraine’s dairy exports up by 17% in Oct
In October 2023, Ukraine increased the volume of exports of dairy products by 17% against September, while cash receipts rose by 22.6%.
Finland one of biggest EU donors of assistance to Ukraine's energy sector - minister
Helsinki is one of the biggest EU donors of assistance to Ukraine's energy sector in terms of countering Russian aggression.
State Property Fund raised UAH 6.2B to budget since year-start
Since the beginning of 2023, the State Property Fund of Ukraine has raised UAH 6.2 billion to the state budget, mostly through privatization auctions.
Demand for hybrid cars in Ukraine hits almost two-year high
As many as 1,792 passenger cars with hybrid engines were registered in Ukraine in October 2023, which is a record figure for the last 22 months.
12 November 2023
Helsinki supports transfer of proceeds from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine
Finland supports the seizure of Russian assets and reprofiling profits from those assets to use them in supporting Ukraine.
Finland provides EUR 2.1B in aid to Ukraine since war began
Finland has provided EUR 2.1 billion worth of aid to Kyiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ville Tavio, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Finland
Finland will draft its plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine by year-end
Ukraine’s rail freight volumes rise 12.8% in Oct
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia railway operator transported 13.584 million tons of cargo in October 2023, which is 12.8% up against September.
All revenues from Road Fund in 2024 to be forwarded to cover defense needs - MP
The Law on Amendments to the Budget Code to ensure the country’s defense capability and the defense industry development provides for directing the revenues of the Road Fund to cover defense needs.
Ukrainian steelmakers produce 5.16M t of steel since year-start
In January-October 2023, Ukraine’s metallurgical enterprises produced 5.16 million tonnes of steel, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference to be held in Canada
On November 21-22, a business conference dedicated to rebuilding Ukraine will be held in Toronto, Canada.
11 November 2023
Ukraine’s energy minister comments on option to attack Russia’s energy sector as mirror move
It would only be fair to attack Russia’s oil and gas sector if Russia targets Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure this winter.
Fuel for Ukrainian military to be color-marked by type
The Ministry of Defense plans to start supply to the Army diesel batches marked with red dye as early as next week.
Ukraine, Poland officials to meet at border Monday to resolve checkpoint blocking issue
On November 13, representatives from the Ministry for Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine will hold a meeting at the border with the Polish side toward unblocking the checkpoints.
South Korea to help Ukraine produce drones - Lviv mayor
South Korea will help Ukraine produce more high quality drones for war against Russia.
IMF upgrades Ukraine's GDP growth forecast to 4.5%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released an upgraded economic forecast for Ukraine, projecting a GDP growth of 4.5% by the end of 2023.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 71.5M t of grains, oilseeds
As of November 10, 2023, Ukrainian farmers harvested 71.5 million tonnes of new grain and oilseeds.
Ukraine, France work to deepen cooperation between companies, risk insurance
Ukraine and France continue to engage in a productive dialogue on Ukraine's recovery without waiting for the end of Russia's war, including deepening cooperation between companies, risk insurance, assistance in humanitarian demining, and export support.
10 November 2023
Czech, Taiwanese governments sign agreement to help reconstruction efforts in Ukraine
On Friday, the Czech and Taiwanese governments signed an agreement to work together to help reconstruction work in Ukraine.