Poland refuses to call grain-related dispute with Ukraine trade war
The Government of Poland believes a grain-related dispute with Ukraine should not be called a trade war between the two countries.
Economy
20 September 2023
Zelensky discusses priority areas of Ukraine’s reconstruction with U.S. Special Representative
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker in New York. The parties discussed the support for the most promising branches of the Ukrainian economy.
Ukraine calls on Poland to put aside emotions in grain issue
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has called on Poland to put emotions aside and switch to a constructive dialogue on grain exports.
822 Ukrainian nuclear workers remain at ZNPP
A total of 822 Ukrainian nuclear workers remain at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Another 2,083 ZNPP employees are not allowed to work.
Ukraine may lose up to €600M by year end due to agri-exports ban - expert
Ukraine may lose up to EUR 600 million by the end of 2023 if some EU countries extend restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
European Investment Bank may provide EUR 220M to restore Ukraine's infrastructure
Head of the State Agency for Restoration of Ukraine Mustafa Nayyem and Head of Implementation at the Agency Vadym Nozdria discussed financing critical infrastructure restoration projects in Ukraine with representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Ukraine interested in expanding access to Baltic ports – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is interested in expanding access to the Baltic ports, namely through the Rail Baltica project.
Additional UAH 300B for defense: VR endorses amendments to state budget in first reading
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has endorsed amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2023’ regarding the financing of the defense and security sector in the first reading.
Kuleba, Grossi discuss situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP, further cooperation
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi have met and discussed the situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and further cooperation.
EU sanctions: Poland proposes ban on diamond, LNG imports from Russia
Poland proposes to ban the import of diamonds and liquefied natural gas from the Russian Federation within the next 12th package of EU sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian president proposes creating grain hubs in Africa, other regions
In order to improve access to Ukrainian grain and strengthen global food security, Ukraine proposes setting up hubs for millions of tonnes of grain in African countries and other sensitive areas.
19 September 2023
Ukraine to introduce measures to control grain exports to five EU member states - Shmyhal
The Government of Ukraine will provide the EU and neighboring countries with customs data on the export of certain goods and collect data on the destination of shipments in the e-queue system.
Ukraine ready to change grain export rules as regards five EU countries
The government approved a new procedure for the export of corn, rapeseed, sunflower, and wheat, according to which it a license is required from the Ministry of Economy with the approval of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy in order to supply these crops to five EU member states bordering Ukraine.
Ukraine will limit imports from Poland, Hungary if they don’t lift grain embargo - Shmyhal
Ukraine is filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over unilateral restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, and at the same time offers a compromise scenario.
Ukraine hits gas storage target of 14.7 bcm ahead of schedule
As of September 19, 2023, a total of 14.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas was pumped into Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities.
EBRD expects investments in Ukraine to stay near EUR 1.5B per year
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects to continue to invest roughly EUR 1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) per year in Ukraine in the coming two years.
Vessel with wheat leaves Chornomorsk port - Kubrakov
The vessel RESILIENT AFRICA with 3,000 tonnes of wheat on board has left the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk and is heading towards the Bosphorus.
Ukraine files WTO lawsuits against three countries over ban on agri-imports
In accordance with the WTO's dispute settlement procedure, Ukraine has requested consultations with Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary within the WTO.
EU countries' unilateral actions unlawful - Spanish EU Presidency
Agriculture ministers meeting formally in Brussels will hear the European Commission's (EC) position on the decision of certain EU member states to restrict imports of Ukrainian grain to their markets. The Spanish EU Presidency believes that such unilateral actions by these states are illegal.
Ukrainian grain exports should be resolved according to EU market rules - Finnish official
The issue of grain exports from Ukraine to five neighboring EU member states should be resolved in the spirit of solidarity, according to the rules of the EU market and in compliance with international trade law.
Intel chief Budanov: Russia’s economy to hold out only until 2025
The head of Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency expects Russia’s economy to hold out only until 2025.
18 September 2023
Bulgarian farmers start blocking roads due to permission to import grain from Ukraine
Bulgarian farmers have begun blocking a number of important road and checkpoints across the country as part of an indefinite nationwide agricultural protest that began on September 18 in response to the permission to import grain from Ukraine.
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary pull from grain talks with Ukraine in wake of Kyiv’s plan to sue them in WTO
Five Eastern-flank EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria) do not agree to Ukraine's proposals for further grain exports to the European market.
Romania may extend ban on Ukrainian grain for 30 days
Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu says Bucharest can extend the trade ban on the import of grain from Ukraine for another 30 days.
Mine clearance, recovery: Ukraine hopes to strengthen cooperation with Switzerland
Ukraine and Switzerland have discussed humanitarian demining, the participation of Swiss companies in Ukraine's recovery and the strengthening of economic cooperation.
Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban
Ukraine will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for refusing to lift the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Czechia donates 45 tons of humanitarian aid for Ukraine’s energy sector
The Czech Republic has already provided Ukraine with 45 tons of humanitarian aid for the country’s energy infrastructure.
17 September 2023
G7 Ambassadors inspect progress in repair works at Ukrenergo’s main power substation
The G7 Ambassadors have visited one of the main power substations of Ukrenergo National Power Company, which was severely affected by Russian attacks, and inspected progress in renovation works.
Czech Republic provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for energy sector
The Czech Republic has already provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the energy sector.