NBU sells $421M on interbank market on Jan 22-26
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $421.3 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week.
Economy
27 January 2024
Baltic customs authorities agree on coordinated application of sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The heads of the customs services of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have agreed on unified control during the implementation of the European Union's sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
Russian assets must be seized – Zelensky
All Russian assets and assets of individuals affiliated with Russia must work to protect against Russian aggression, and a new EU sanctions package against Russia is needed.
NBU sells $421 million on interbank market over week
The National Bank of Ukraine sold USD 421.3 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week.
About 20,000 people continue to work in coalmines in Donetsk region – governor
About 20,000 people continue to work in coalmines in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Russia cuts LNG exports due to sanctions - Reuters
Sibur, Russia's largest petrochemical company and exporter of liquefied petroleum gas (LNG), is cutting fuel exports from the Baltic port of Ust-Luga due to a shortage of gas tankers amid Western sanctions.
Vinnytsia region’s farmers receive over UAH 108M in bank loans
Since the beginning of 2024, Vinnytsia region’s farmers have received UAH 108.1 million in bank loans.
Govt developing several preferential programmes to provide Ukrainians with affordable housing
The Ukrainian government is developing several preferential programmes to provide citizens with affordable housing: in addition to the existing eOselia (eHousing) program, the “Rent to Buy” and “Social Rent” mechanisms will be introduced.
26 January 2024
IAEA chief to visit Ukraine, including ZNPP
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi will visit Ukraine the week after next.
PM Shmyhal about EUR 50B from EU: All 27 countries tentatively agree to support programme
Ukraine expects the European Union will approve a new four-year EUR 50 billion assistance programme for Ukraine on February 1.
PM Shmyhal: We have all assurances from U.S. on seizure of Russia’s assets in favor of Ukraine
Ukraine has received guarantees from the United States regarding long-term support for Ukraine, including the transfer of confiscated Russia’s assets to fund the Ukrainian recovery.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya puts new high-rate well into operation
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya has commissioned a new well with a daily flow rate of 250,000 cubic meters of gas.
Ukraine managed to create reserve of power generation capacity - expert
Ukraine has managed to create a reserve of generation capacity and restore the extensive network that can redirect energy flows if a power line breaks down.
Agricultural Policy Ministry, Mercy Corps to cooperate in agriculture sector
Ukraine’s Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food and Mercy Corps Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
USPA: 18M t of cargo exported via Ukrainian sea corridor
Since the launch of the Ukrainian sea corridor, 18 million tonnes of cargo, including 12.7 million tonnes of agricultural products, have been exported through Ukrainian ports to 32 countries.
Naftogaz companies transfer over UAH 6.8B in taxes to local budgets in 2023
Naftogaz Group companies transferred more than UAH 6.8 billion in taxes to local budgets in 2023.
25 January 2024
Croatia to hand over to Ukraine Putin ally’s superyacht
After the District Court in Split (Croatia) ruled to transfer the Royal Romance luxury yacht to Ukraine, the national agency for finding, tracing, and managing corruption-related assets (ARMA) is preparing for a re-evaluation of the asset.
EBRD deploys record EUR 2.1B in Ukraine in 2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) granted Ukraine a record EUR 2.1 billion in 2023.
NBU expects inflation to reach 8.6% at year’s end
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) expects that despite the expected acceleration of inflation in 2024, it will remain moderate and amount to 8.6% as of the end of the year.
NBU leaves key policy rate unchanged at 15%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to keep its key policy rate at 15%.
Ukraine’s Naftogaz under cyberattack - statement
Naftogaz of Ukraine and Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine are reporting an ongoing massive cyberattack on one of their data centers.
U.S. Senate committee approves legislation to confiscate Russian assets in favor of Ukraine
A U.S. Senate committee approved legislation on Wednesday that would help set the stage for the United States to confiscate Russian assets and hand them over to Ukraine for rebuilding after the destruction of the nearly two-year-long war.
Ukraine can export another 40M t of grains and oilseeds in current season - expert
Ukraine can export another 36-40 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds in the current marketing year (MY).
Finance Ministry places domestic government bonds for UAH 6B
On January 23, 2024, Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance raised more than UAH 6 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds.
24 January 2024
Ukraine and Slovakia to speed up reconstruction of electric interconnector between countries
Ukraine and Slovakia are deepening their cooperation in the energy sector, in particular, they will speed up the reconstruction of the Mukachevo-Velke Kapusany interconnector.
Bulgaria eyes seizing Russia-owned resort on Black Sea coast
In Bulgaria, lawmakers from the ruling majority are drafting a bill that would allow the government to confiscate the Russian tourist resort of Kamchia.
European Commission wants to extend liberal regime in agricultural trade with Ukraine
The EU will continue to provide Ukraine with substantial support, and in this context, the European Commission will soon present proposals to extend the liberalization of agricultural trade with our country.
Law enforcement agencies will limit business inspections - Svyrydenko
The National Security and Defense Council has recommended that law enforcement agencies refrain from actions that could block or have a significant negative impact on the operation of enterprises for three months.
Deposit Guarantee Fund selling banks’ assets worth UAH 4.7B
The Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine has put up for sale the assets of insolvent banks for a total sum of UAH 4.7 billion.