More than 1,600 grain storage facilities operating across Ukraine
Currently, more than 1,600 grain storage facilities with a total capacity of over 50 million tonnes are operating across Ukraine.
Economy
30 May 2024
"Energy" aid from Sweden will be distributed among four regions
A new aid package for the Ukrainian energy sector, approved by the Swedish government, will be distributed among power facilities in Kharkiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kyiv regions.
Increase in tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus should stop its exports to Europe - PM
Increasing tariffs on imports of Russian and Belarusian grain should stop its exports to Europe and deprive the aggressor of profits.
Ukraine government approves draft deal with U.S. for $7.9B in financial, economic support - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft agreement between Ukraine and the USA, which will allow to receive almost $7.9 billion of financial and economic support.
EU has no reason to extend Russian gas transit via Ukraine
The European Union had more than two years to prepare for the termination of transit of Russian gas through Ukraine's gas transmission system so it has no reason to ask Ukraine to extend any transit contracts with Russian companies.
Rosatom remains financial backbone of Putin’s regime - expert
Rosatom Corporation has sealed international consignments worth $140 billion, remaining one of the financial pillars of the Vladimir Putin regime.
Number of grants under ‘Own Business’ program increasing in Donetsk region – Oschadbank
The number of grants provided to set up private business is growing in the Donetsk region. A total of 37 grants were issued under the government program ‘Own Business’ in 2023. Over the past five months, the number of such grants has already reached 29.
On Ukraine visit, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary talks tougher Russia sanctions
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo discussed with the Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Iryna Mudra, the efforts to strengthen a crackdown on Russia’s ability to import priority dual-purpose goods.
Public agencies acquire generators worth UAH 60M via Prozorro Market
About 500 public agencies have acquired generators worth around UAH 60 million via the Prozorro Market catalog.
29 May 2024
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has arrived on a visit to Ukraine.
Germany sends new aid shipment for Ukraine’s energy sector
As part of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership, Germany has handed over three power transformers and special equipment to Ukrainian power engineers.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya increases gas production by 10% since early 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC has increased gas production volumes by 10% compared to the same period last year.
27 May 2024
Ukraine, IMF start discussions on fourth review of Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
Representatives of the IMF mission and the Ukrainian authorities have begun negotiations on the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Ukraine remains world's leading grain exporter despite war - expert
Despite Russia's large-scale aggression, Ukraine remains one of the world's leading exporters of grain and food products, and it is in the interests of the whole world to support Ukraine's efforts to export agricultural products and its economy.
Banks issue mortgage loans worth UAH 1.4B in March – NBU
In March 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 878 mortgage loans for a total sum of UAH 1.4 billion.
26 May 2024
On Monday, power outage schedules may be in effect from 06:00 to 24:00
On Monday, May 27, Ukraine’s national power grid operator Ukrenergo will introduce limits on electricity consumption for industrial and household consumers throughout Ukraine.
25 May 2024
World Bank president ready to manage G7 loan to Ukraine
World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that he is "absolutely" open to the idea of managing a G7 loan fund for Ukraine backed by the earnings from frozen Russian sovereign assets - at least for non-military purposes.
Farmers already sow more than 12M ha with spring crops across Ukraine
As of May 24, 2024, Ukrainian farmers sowed more than 12 million hectares with spring crops. Five regions have already completed the sowing campaign.
24 May 2024
Economy ministry: Ukraine, Costa Rica to jointly work to restore pre-war trade volumes
Trade and economic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Costa Rica have a great potential for growth with regard to trade volumes and diversification.
Cherkasy region receives about 90% of foreign currency revenues from agricultural exports
In 2023, 88% of the total foreign currency revenues in the Cherkasy region came from agricultural exports.
23 May 2024
Ukraine expects three more tranches worth $4.5B from IMF this year
Ukraine expects to attract three more tranches worth $4.5 billion under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement in 2024.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine receives USD 8B from IMF since Russian invasion started
Since the Russian full-scale invasion started, Ukraine has received USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ZNPP power supply line disconnected again - Energoatom
At the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, one of the lines supplying power to the plant has once again been disconnected.
IMF team arrives in Kyiv
On May 23, 2024, a team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by IMF European Department Director Alfred Kammer, is starting meetings with Ukrainian government officials and other partners in the city of Kyiv.
Economy ministry: Ukraine’s GDP up by 4.3% in Apr 2024
As estimated by the Ukrainian Economy Ministry, Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate reached about 4.3% in April 2024 compared to the same period last year.
22 May 2024
U.S. provides 10 generators to Ukrainian agricultural enterprises
The United States has provided Ukraine with 10 generators to support six agricultural enterprises across the country.
Germany ready to transfer revenues from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine - Reuters
Germany is ready to quickly redirect revenues from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Zelensky: Mozambique can be link in supply of grain to Africa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a phone call with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi that Mozambique can be an important logistical link in the supply of Ukrainian food to other African countries.
Ukraine's budget received about EUR 50B thanks to Solidarity Lanes - European Commission
The EU's Solidarity Corridors have helped export Ukrainian goods to the European and global markets for two years and generated about EUR 50 billion in income for Ukraine's economy.