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At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the EBRD Board of Governors recognized the need for additional shareholder support for the bank's work in Ukraine, which has intensified since the full-scale Russian invasion, and estimated it at 3-5 billion euros.
Ukraine and the United States have discussed the transparency of the use of direct budgetary assistance provided by the U.S. and the needs for Ukraine's recovery, particularly in the energy sector.
As part of cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Netherlands has allocated EUR 40 million to support the EBRD’s operations in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen the Army of Drones project within the framework of the UNITED24 platform.
18 May 2023
According to the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, 62 vessels are currently awaiting inspection to enter Ukrainian seaports. None of them have been approved by the Russian side.
The EU's spring economic forecast recorded higher economic development indicators than those envisaged in the previous winter forecast. It showed higher-than-expected economic resilience of the EU, as well as Ukraine, in the face of Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine.
Even in times of war, renewable energy should be pursued
At the G7 summit, the European Union plans to coordinate with its partners to impose restrictive measures against Russian diamond industry and against countries and institutions that help Russia circumvent international sanctions.
The Austrian bank Raiffeisen has sent out notices to Belarusian banks that it will terminate correspondent relations with them starting in August.
Norway has provided NOK 1.5 billion (about EUR 130 million) to support the operations of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to reinforce energy security in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko has called on partners to exclude Russia from the EBRD and other international organizations.
Moldova no longer uses Russian natural gas or electricity after ending its dependence following the outbreak of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine.
As a result of Russia's nighttime massive shelling, energy infrastructure facilities were hit. More than 20 settlements were left without power.
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya, which is part of Naftogaz Group, transferred UAH 8.21 billion in rent payments to the consolidated budget of Ukraine in January-April 2023.
17 May 2023
The grain deal has been extended for two months.
According to Turkish officials, the agreement that allows Ukraine to export crops from key ports across the Black Sea will be extended. Russia has so far agreed to stay in the deal.
Under the state aid program for the restoration of damaged housing, called “eVіdnovlennya," 10,440 Ukrainians have submitted applications for the corresponding payments during the first week of its operation.
The last ship left a port in Ukraine on Wednesday as part of an agreement that allows for the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, 285,000 hectares of spring wheat may be planted in Ukraine this year. The last time such areas were planted during the spring sowing season was 12 years ago.
Ukraine and South Korea signed an intergovernmental preliminary agreement on loans granted by the Economic Development Co-operation Fund (EDCF), administered by the Export-Import Bank of Korea.
The government of France has allocated €7 million for the improvement of housing for the residents of Mariupol who were forced to leave the city due to its occupation by the Russian army.
16 May 2023
Ukraine is counting on South Korea's significant contribution to the country’s post-war recovery.
Ukraine is preparing its energy system for the next heating season, taking into account possible military threats.
Ukraine's five-year recovery period will require additional investments of about USD 50 billion per year.
In the 41st week of the grain corridor's operation, from May 8 to 14, 2023, not a single vessel was inspected or registered for entry into Ukrainian seaports.
Ukraine’s economy is expected to grow modestly as businesses adapt to war circumstances.
Ukraine is ready to offer Europe its gas, underground gas storage facilities, and capacities for the production and transportation of biogas and green hydrogen.
Ukraine insists that Russia should be held accountable by the International Criminal Court for crimes against the country’s civilian energy infrastructure.
The Japanese government plans to invite representatives of the Ukrainian government to share technologies that will help rebuild the country after the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion.