Processes at Crimean Titan disrupted to critical level - Presidential Mission in ARC
Production processes at the Crimean Titan plant in Armiansk in the temporarily occupied Crimea have been disrupted to a critical level.
Economy
Ukraine starts building water mains to supply South - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers has already allocated almost UAH 2.5 billion to provide water to the South of Ukraine, and construction of main water pipelines is underway.
Water from Dnipro not to reach Crimea for nearly 12 months - Ukrhydroenergo
After Russian invaders blew up the dam of the Kakhovka reservoir, water will not be supplied to the Crimean Peninsula via the North Crimean Canal for at least a year.
Mondelez faces boycott in Scandinavia over presence in Russia
The U.S.-based chocolate and cookie manufacturer Mondelez International is seeing a boycott in the Scandinavian countries because of retaining its commercial presence in Russia.
13 June 2023
EU to introduce war insurance to attract business to rebuild Ukraine - Dombrovskis
The European Union (EU) is working with international partners to create conditions for attracting private investment and business to restore and rebuild Ukraine. The EU also considers it necessary to develop a system of war insurance. It will allow the launch of relevant projects in Ukraine even before the end of Russia's war.
Area of Kakhovka Reservoir has decreased by 50% – Ukrhydroenergo
As of June 12, the area of the Kakhovka Reservoir has decreased by 50%.
Three large ships check in port of occupied Berdiansk
Three Russian vessels entered the temporarily occupied port of Berdiansk in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region.
Environmental damage due to Russian shelling of military facilities in Ukraine stands at UAH 298B
Damage to the environment as a result of Russia's bombing and shelling of Ukrainian military facilities in 2022 alone is estimated at UAH 298 billion.
EU to reflect needs for Ukraine's recovery in its multiannual budget - Dombrovskis
The European Union (EU) will continue to play a crucial role in Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery and plans to provide for the necessary expenditures in the revised EU's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2024-2027.
Exports through ‘grain corridor’ grew by 65% in past week – UCAB
Over the 45th week of the operation of the "grain corridor", from June 5 to 11, 2023, 651,000 tonnes of agricultural products were exported through the seaports of Odesa region, up 65% compared to the previous week.
In lower reservoir of Dnipro HPP, hydraulic units operate with restrictions
Due to a sharp drop in the water level in the lower reservoir of the Dnipro HPP, the plant's hydraulic units are operating with restrictions.
EU eyes Ukrainian facilities for storing own gas
European Union member states are exploring opportunities for using the Bilche-Volitsko-Uherske underground gas storage facility in Ukraine for their needs this winter, weighing all the risks associated with the Russian war.
NBU sells $293M on interbank market in past week
Over the last week, the National Bank of Ukraine sold US$292.69 million on the interbank foreign exchange market, at the same time buying $15.05 million.
12 June 2023
Ukraine expects to strengthen cooperation with UAE - Ministry of Economy
Ukraine and the UAE share a mutual interest in improving the balance of bilateral trade by creating the right conditions for trade, business development and investment.
Ukraine exports over 46.7M t of grains, pulses
In the current marketing year (MY) (from July 1, 2022 to June 12, 2023), Ukraine exported 46.748 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
European Commission cancels ban on import of 12 groups of goods from Ukraine – Stefanishyna
On June 5, the European Commission extended restrictions on the import of six types of Ukrainian agricultural products, canceling instead the ban on the import of other 11-12 groups of goods.
11 June 2023
No critical shortage of agri-products expected this year despite flood in south - Agrarian Ministry
This year, Ukrainian consumers will experience no critical shortage of agricultural products due to the flooding in the country’s south, caused by the Kakhovka HPP dam blast.
Zelensky’s Office discusses with UAE delegation Russia’s sanction dodging
The Office of the Ukrainian President discussed with the delegation of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday Russia's evasion of international sanctions.
Zelensky enforces sanctions against 178 persons - decree
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to apply personal sanctions against 178 persons.
UAE to help Ukraine create sovereign wealth fund – Zelensky's office
The United Arab Emirates will help Ukraine create a sovereign wealth fund, which will involve the experience and expertise of one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, ADQ, and their consultants, Contango.
10 June 2023
No decisions on banning forex exchange - NBU
The National Bank of Ukraine says it has not adopted any regulations prohibiting exchange transactions involving foreign currency, in particular U.S. dollars issued in 1996 and earlier.
Zaporizhzhia NPP threat: water level in cooling pond “stable,” operator says
The water level in the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant’s cooling pond remains stable.
More than 1,100 km of irrigation canals left without water in Ukraine
As of June 9, 350 pumping stations and irrigation channels with a total length of more than 1,100 km were left without an irrigation source due to the Kakhovka HPP explosion.
Ukraine loses 6.5 km³ of water due to Kakhovka HPP's explosion
Ukraine has already lost 6.5 cubic kilometers of water due to Russians' blowing up of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam.
Taiwan's Acer ships computer hardware to Russia - Reuters
Taiwan-based computer manufacturer Acer supplied at least $70.4 million worth of computer hardware to Russia between April 8, 2022 and March 31, 2023, after saying it would suspend its business there.
09 June 2023
Canada extends duty-free imports of Ukrainian goods
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland today announced the extension of tariff waivers on goods from Ukraine for another year, until June 9, 2024, in order to support the embattled nation’s economy in the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Ukrainian farmers to block Polish trucks on border in “mirror move”
Ukrainian farmers declare their readiness to block the entry of Polish trucks into the territory of Ukraine from June 10.
Shmyhal: Restoration of Kakhovka HPP and related works will cost about €2B
Restoration of the Kakhovka HPP will cost approximately 1 billion euros, and other related works will cost the same.
Agrarians will not be able to fully use 1-1.5M ha of land due to Kakhovka HPP's explosion - Solskyi
According to Mykola Solskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, farmers will not be able to fully use 1-1.5 million hectares of agricultural land as a result of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) explosion.