European Commission to submit proposals for using frozen Russian assets
The European Commission is ready to provide proposals on the use of frozen Russian assets in the interests of Ukraine.
Economy
Expert: Up to 30% of farmers in Ukraine may reduce winter crops this year
In Ukraine, in 2023, 20-30% of farmers may reduce the amount of winter crops or refuse to plant winter crops at all due to problems with agricultural exports.
Czech anti-terrorist center to check activities of Raiffeisenbank
The National Anti-Terrorist Center of the Czech Republic is investigating the activities of the Austrian Raiffeisenbank group in Russia.
29 August 2023
About 270,000 t of grain destroyed in Ukrainian ports due to Russian shelling - expert
About 270,000 tonnes of grain were destroyed in the Danube and Odesa seaports as a result of Russian shelling.
Government redistributes UAH 1.7B to reconstruction projects – PM Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has redistributed a subvention of UAH 1.7 billion to reconstruction projects in the regions.
South Korea to increase aid to Ukraine to almost $400M
South Korea will provide 520 billion won ($394 million) in financial assistance to Ukraine in 2024.
In 2022, Philip Morris, Japan Tobacco receive over $15B revenues in Russia - expert
In 2022, tobacco companies Philip Morris International and Japan Tobacco International received $7.9 billion and $7.4 billion in revenue from the sale of their products in Russia.
Slovakia refuses to supply nuclear fuel from Russia
Slovakia has signed an agreement with the Swiss branch of the American company Westinghouse to supply nuclear fuel for its nuclear power plants. The country is also looking for another source in France. This will allow Slovakia to get rid of its dependence on fuel from Russia.
28 August 2023
Kuleba calls on neighbors not to hold Ukrainian grain export hostage to domestic politics
Ukraine will fight to ensure that there are no restrictions on the export of its grain to the EU.
Damaged roofs of over 200 apartment blocks repaired in Mykolaiv
In Mykolaiv, damaged roofs of more than 200 multi-story buildings have been repaired.
Almost 14 bcm of gas pumped into underground storage facilities – Chernyshov
Ukraine has pumped almost 14 billion cubic meters of gas into its underground storage facilities.
Ukraine exports 4.2M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to August 28, 2023), Ukraine exported almost 4.2 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
Centerenergo plans to increase coal imports to stock up before winter
Centernergo PJSC intends to import coal for the autumn-winter period of 2023-2024.
27 August 2023
Second vessel reaches Romania’s waters after navigating through Black Sea corridor
The second vessel, which used to stay blocked in Ukraine due to Russian armed aggression, has successfully reached Romania’s territorial waters.
Minister Strilets: Amount of damage to environment increased fivefold in a year
Over the year, the amount of damage caused to Ukraine’s environment increased fivefold.
More than 100 health facilities destroyed by Russians already rebuilt in Kyiv region
More than 100 health facilities, which had been destroyed in Russian attacks, were rebuilt in the Kyiv region.
Türkiye sees alternative routes for grain exports from Ukraine as risky
The Turkish side considers any alternative ways to the Black Sea Grain Initiative as risky and, thus, Türkiye continues efforts in cooperation with all parties at all levels to resume the operation of the ‘grain corridor’.
26 August 2023
NBU sells $590.15M on interbank foreign exchange market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has sold USD 590.15 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
Second vessel leaves Odesa Port after Russia’s grain deal exit
On the morning of August 26, 2023, the bulk carrier PRIMUS left the water area of Odesa Port, which is the second vessel to have departed from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports since Russia terminated the Grain Deal.
Twenty-two damaged objects under renovation in Kharkiv region
Twenty-two objects damaged by Russian attacks are now under renovation in the Kharkiv district.
MFA considers further restrictions on agricultural imports from Ukraine unacceptable
The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry has paid attention to a statement made by Poland’s agriculture minister regarding the approval of further import restrictions on Ukrainian grain until the end of 2023 on the part of Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary.
Russians have already stolen almost 4M tonnes of grain in occupied territories
A total of 3.7 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain have been stolen in the temporarily occupied territories, excluding the Crimean peninsula.
Heineken sells its assets in Russia
Dutch beer producer Heineken has announced the sale of its assets in Russia.
25 August 2023
Russia's strikes on grain exports are blows to global security – President
Russia's efforts to destroy grain exports in the Black Sea region are planned blows to global security, aimed at provoking crises in various regions of the planet.
Ukraine remains one of most important agri-exporters to EU - EC
Despite Russia's war, Ukraine remains in third place among the most important exporters of agricultural products to the EU and ranks 14th among the most important importers of European agricultural products.
Things that contribute to Ukraine’s economic resilience during the war of Independence
International assistance, banking system stability, and business support programs are among the present-day “lifelines” for the national economy
H&M resumes operations in Ukraine
The Swedish company H&M has announced that it plans to gradually reopen most of its stores in Ukraine starting in November this year.
About 10 companies to sign memorandum on work in Crimea after de-occupation - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the signing of a memorandum with a number of leading companies on their work in Crimea after the de-occupation of the peninsula.
24 August 2023
Some 47.5 thousand Ukrainians already involved in Army of Reconstruction project
As of August 24, 2023, a total of 47,464 Ukrainians were taking part in socially useful works under the Army of Reconstruction project.