Government allocates UAH 1B to buy school buses - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 1 billion as a subvention to the Ukrainian regions for the purchase of school buses.
Economy
Ukraine attracted $85.4B in international aid since war began
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has attracted $85.4 billion in international financial assistance.
Poltava region enterprises exported goods worth more than $730M in Jan-April
In January-April 2024, enterprises in the Poltava region increased their exports by 47% - to more than USD 730 million.
NB bans gambling with credit money
Starting from 22 June 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will introduce a ban on the use of credit funds for gambling.
21 June 2024
Defence Procurement Agency is largest customer of drones in Prozorro
Since the beginning of the year, the Defence Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has purchased drones worth UAH 2.5 billion through Prozorro.
Ukraine's government approves bill on unified information system of social sphere
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a bill on the unified information system of the social sphere.
More than half of direct budget aid comes from EU - Ministry of Finance
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the European Union has been the largest donor of direct budgetary assistance; in the first five months of 2024 alone, EU financial support accounted for more than half of all funds raised.
Cabinet of Ministers allocates almost 2.6 million to help families of fallen volunteers
The government has allocated almost UAH 2.6 million to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs to pay one-time financial assistance to relatives of volunteers killed in combat.
Ukraine renews agreement with ESA on cooperation in use of outer space for peaceful purposes
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft agreement between Ukraine and the European Space Agency on the renewal of a similar agreement of 2008.
Government approves program to strengthen resilience of power system for 759 million
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for using the funds of the State Fund for Decarbonization and Energy Efficient Transformation.
Finance Ministry calls on FATF to blacklist Russia
Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance is calling on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to blacklist Russia at its upcoming plenary session on June 23.
Hot drinks and hot dogs: Ukrnafta doubles its non-fuel sales this year
In January-May 2024, PJSC Ukrnafta received UAH 260 million from non-fuel sales, which is twice as much as in the same period last year.
Ukraine launches new high-rate gas well
Naftogaz Group has put into operation a gas well with a daily flow rate of 439,000 cubic meters of natural gas.
Ukraine, IMF discuss situation in energy sector
Ukraine is introducing a number of programs to help businesses ensure energy independence and restore at least some of the capacities destroyed by Russia by winter.
Pension Fund allocates UAH 52 billion for pensions in June
As of June 20, 2024, the Pension Fund of Ukraine allocated UAH 52 billion for pension payments for the current month.
Oil falls in price after rising prices day before
On Friday, June 21, oil prices are falling slightly after rising in the previous session due to data on the decline in US stocks.
Japan sanctions Chinese companies for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine
Japan imposed trade restrictions on China-based companies as part of a fresh round of sanctions against individuals and groups supporting Russia's war on Ukraine, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.
Enterprises in Poltava region export over $730M worth of goods in Jan-Apr
Enterprises in Ukraine's central Poltava region increased exports by 47% in the first four months of 2024, to more than $730 million.
Ukraine's GDP grows by 3.7% in May – Economy Ministry
Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) growth in May 2024 amounted to about 3.7% compared to May last year, according to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Economy.
20 June 2024
Power outage schedules on Friday to be in effect in all regions during day
On Friday, June 21, from 00:00 to 24:00, schedules of hourly power outages will be applied in all regions of Ukraine.
Number of food industry enterprises in Donetsk region decreased threefold due to war
In the Donetsk region, the number of food and processing enterprises has almost tripled from 79 to 27 since the start of the full-scale war.
Zelensky: Government should provide clear plan for completion of all protective structures for energy sector
During a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed the government to present a "clear plan for the completion of protective structures for the energy sector."
Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting to discuss energy security
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the issues of energy security. At the meeting, he instructed the government to develop conditions that will facilitate the installation of solar panels and batteries for citizens.
Ukraine needs another $9.5B this year to finance priority recovery needs
In 2024, Ukraine needs another $9.5 billion to finance the priority recovery needs: defense industry, energy sector, restoration of damaged housing, etc.
Government hopes to receive $2.2B from IMF this month - PM
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath during which both parties discussed providing Ukraine with $2.2 billion this month within the IMF's Extended Fund Facility.
EU, Ukraine extend road transport agreement for one more year
Ukraine and the European Union have extended their Road Transport Agreement for one more year with the possibility of its extension.
Lithuanian Litgrid transfers power equipment worth more than €4 million to Ukraine
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid will provide Ukraine with autotransformers and other equipment worth more than €4 million.
Ukrenergo increases power supply limits on Thursday from 11:00
As a result of Russia’s attack on the energy infrastructure, Ukraine increased power supply limits from 11:00 on June 20.
IAEA has no powers to force Russia to leave ZNPP - Grossi
The International Atomic Energy Agency has no powers to enforce its resolutions, including those calling on Russia to immediately withdraw all unauthorized personnel from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and immediately return the plant to the control of the competent authorities of Ukraine.