Luxembourg freezes EUR 5.5B of Russian assets
Luxembourg has frozen EUR 5.5 billion belonging to Russian individuals and legal entities, which is about a third of all Russian assets blocked on the territory of the European Union.
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Maximum restrictions on power supply to be introduced in several regions of Ukraine on Wed
Ukrenergo reported where the "maximum" restrictions on power supply are expected today.
Disney finally closing office in Russia: most employees already fired
The Walt Disney Company is completing the closure of its Moscow-based office.
08 November 2022
United States to provide $25M in winterization assistance to Ukraine
U.S. Representative to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has announced that the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, will provide $25 million in winterization assistance to help vulnerable people in Ukraine survive the harsh winter.
Ukraine produced 10 bcm of natural gas over nine months despite war – PM Shmyhal
In January-September 2022, Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC produced about 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas, which is just 2% lower compared to the same period last year.
Shmyhal: Ukraine has enough gas and coal for winter, continues to replenish reserves
As of November 8, Ukraine has accumulated 14.6 billion cubic meters of gas. There are also 1.5 million tonnes of coal at TPP and CHP warehouses.
Finland to help transport Ukrainian grain
Finland will support the grain shipments of the World Food Program (WFP) from Ukraine to Somalia.
Ukraine exports $3.8 B worth of goods in Oct - Economy Ministry
In October, Ukraine exported goods worth $3.8 billion, while imports stood at $4.6 billion.
Ukraine’s foreign reserves up to $25.2B in Oct - NBU
The international reserves of Ukraine increased by 5.5%, amounting to US$25.24 billion as of November 1, according to preliminary estimates.
Ukraine, Slovakia have potential to expand energy cooperation - Ministry
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration Yaroslav Demchenkov discussed with the Minister of Economy of Slovakia Karel Hirman the expansion of cooperation in the field of energy.
07 November 2022
Nationalization of five strategic companies will help ensure defense needs - Zelensky
The nationalization of JSC Motor Sich, PJSC Zaporizhtransformator, PJSC AvtoKrAZ, PJSC Ukrnafta and PJSC Ukrtatnafta is a necessary step that will help ensure the urgent needs of Ukraine's defense sector.
PM Shmyhal: Five alienated enterprises to work 24/7 to meet defense needs
The enterprises, whose assets have been forcibly transferred into state ownership, should meet Ukraine’s defense needs, and some of them will restore the production capacities that have been lost.
New IMF mission to start work on Ukraine from Nov 11 – NBU Governor
A new mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start its work on Ukraine from November 11, 2022.
Motor Sich, Ukrnafta, three more enterprises transferred to Defense Ministry – Danilov
The assets of Motor Sich, Zaporizhtransformator, AvtoKrAZ, Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta have been placed under the management of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Kuleba calls on customers, partners to boycott int’l companies remaining in Russia
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has reiterated his call to customers and partners of international companies, which remain on the Russian market and thus finance Russia’s war crimes, to boycott these firms.
NBU sells $410.24M on interbank foreign exchange market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $410.24 million and bought $16.3 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
06 November 2022
Over 2,200 crimes against environment committed by Russia since war started
Over 2,200 crimes against the environment have been committed by Russian invaders since the war started. The damage caused has already exceeded EUR 37.4 billion.
Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss macro-financial assistance to Ukraine for 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed macro-financial assistance to Ukraine for 2023 and opposition to Iran, which supports Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Almost 90% of all taxes, fees in 2023 to cover army, security expenditures - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers will direct almost 90% of all taxes and fees paid by citizens and businesses next year to the Army and security needs. The budget deficit is planned to be closed thanks to the support of international partners.
Russian troops cause over UAH 1.35T of environmental damage to Ukraine
Russia has caused over UAH 1.35 trillion worth of environmental damage to Ukraine since the full-scale war started.
05 November 2022
Zaporizhzhia NPP reconnected to Ukraine’s power grid – IAEA
External power has been restored to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) two days after it lost all access to off-site electricity due to Russia’s shelling.
Seventeen EU countries send 500 power generators to Ukraine
Seventeen European Union countries joined in helping the energy sector of Ukraine which has been severely damaged as a result of Russia’s attacks.
NBU expands list of exemptions to currency restrictions for volunteers
The National Bank has expanded the list of goods that volunteers can purchase abroad using their hryvnia cards.
Ukraine Parliament passes wartime budget - Stefanchuk
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said that the parliament adopted the wartime state budget, in which the lion's share of expenditures is allocated for defense.
Rolling blackouts introduced in seven regions of Ukraine
Schedules of rolling power shutdowns have been introduced in Kyiv and seven regions of Ukraine since 6:00 on Saturday.
04 November 2022
Lozynskyi to perform duties of minister for communities and territories development
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to assign the duties of the Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine to First Deputy Minister Vasyl Lozynskyi.
Cabinet of Ministers appoints Chernyshov as Naftogaz CEO
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov, ex-minister for communities and territories development, as Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
10M tonnes of grain shipped from Ukraine through Black Sea corridor – UN Secretary-General
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has hit a new milestone. As of today, 10 million metric tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs have been shipped through the Black Sea corridor.
EU considers using Russia’s Central Bank assets to rebuild Ukraine
The European Union is studying the feasibility of using billions of euros worth of Russian central bank assets already frozen by member states to help with Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.