Ukraine gets 25 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Canada
Ukraine has already received seven batches of humanitarian aid from Canada with a total weight of more than 25 tonnes to overcome the consequences of Russian aggression.
Economy
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine reconstruction project opens up many opportunities for business
The reconstruction of Ukraine is the most ambitious project of the 21st century which opens up great opportunities and prospects for the business.
United States transfers $1.25B grant to Ukrainian state budget
The state budget of Ukraine has received $1.25 billion of grant funds from the United States, which will mainly be used for social payments.
Lithuania to join IMF program for Ukraine
Lithuania will take part in the IMF's $15.6 billion financing program for Ukraine.
Minister Galushchenko: Renewable energy is a matter of national security
Russian armed aggression has not only made Ukraine to accelerate energy transition but has proven that renewable energy is a matter of national security.
Ukrnafta plans to attract foreign partners to boost production
PJSC Ukrnafta plans to boost oil production up to 1.45 million tonnes in 2023.
Russia's economy beginning to collapse due to war and sanctions - WSJ
Russia's economy is beginning to gradually collapse due to a long war in Ukraine and sanctions introduced against the aggressor country.
29 March 2023
Germany's economy minister to visit Ukraine
Ukraine and Germany are planning to deepen the energy partnership and set new goals during the visit to Ukraine of Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy of Germany.
Ukrenergo can now receive emergency energy aid from 15 EU countries
National Power Company Ukrenergo has signed an agreement with 15 system operators of European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). It will allow Ukrenergo to seek assistance in unforeseen situations.
Ukraine’s agricultural exports to Africa exceed 3M tonnes
Ukraine has exported more than 3 million tonnes of agricultural products to African countries since the ‘grain corridor’ was launched.
IAEA chief arrives at occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has arrived at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant controlled by the Russian occupiers.
Ukraine, EU energy ministers discuss possible strengthening of sanctions against Russia
The European Union will continue to help Ukraine with energy sector equipment and participate in the reconstruction and recovery of the industry.
Second ‘war’ sowing campaign: less grain, more oil crops projected
In 2023, Ukrainian farmers plan to increase oil crop area and partially reduce grain and corn area.
President’s Office, G7 Ambassadors discuss Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction project
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Rostyslav Shurma has held a meeting with G7 Ambassadors and presented a project on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction to them.
Canada to provide Ukraine loan of almost $2B
This year, Canada will provide Ukraine with a soft loan in the amount of CAD2.4 billion (about $1.9 billion).
Minister Galushchenko calls for sanctions against Russian nuclear sector: We need at least to start
It is necessary to introduce sanctions against Russia’s nuclear industry, which continues to earn money that is used to finance the war in Ukraine.
President’s Office, G7 Ambassadors discuss Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction project
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Rostyslav Shurma has held a meeting with G7 Ambassadors and presented a project on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction to them.
28 March 2023
UCAB: Ukraine’s agricultural exports via sea ports cut by 26% over past week
Between March 20, 2023 and March 26, 2023, a total of 804.2 thousand tonnes of agricultural products were exported via the Odesa region’s sea ports, which is 26% lower compared to the previous week.
13,000 infrastructure facilities in four regions restored in Ukraine
In Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions, 13,000 infrastructure facilities have already been restored, and road workers have cleared more than 600 km of highways and provided passage through 50 temporary crossings.
Ukraine terminates trade agreement with Syria
On March 28, 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine endorsed the draft law on the termination of the intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and Syria on trade, economic, and technical cooperation.
Shmyhal: Ukraine has received about $7B from EU, USA this year
Since the beginning of 2023, Ukraine has received almost $5 billion in aid from the European Union and more than $2 billion from the United States of America.
NBU introduces commemorative medals honoring four Hero cities
The National Bank of Ukraine on Tuesday, March 28, put into circulation commemorative medals in honor of Hero cities Mykolaiv, Volnovakha, Okhtyrka, and Chernihiv.
Emergency power outages introduced in western Ukraine due to adverse weather
In the morning of March 28, 2023, power generating facilities fully met the consumer needs, but emergency power outages were introduced in western Ukraine due to the damage caused to power grids by the adverse weather.
Minister Galushchenko: Ukraine can export electricity to EU countries in view of capacity surplus
Ukraine needs to expand opportunities for the commercial exchange of electricity with Europe.
Naftogaz counts on gas storage, production cooperation with Europe
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC is planning to enhance cooperation with European partners regarding natural gas storage and production.
Minister Marchenko: Ukraine needs $14B to cover urgent needs
This year, Ukraine needs $14 billion to cover the most urgent needs.
Trofimtseva: Ukraine should be more proactive in finding partners for reconstruction
The Ukrainian side should be more actively involved in joint projects with Germany on the basis of the Ukraine Reconstruction Platform which was officially launched in Berlin on March 27.
Finance Ministry, European Commission talk progress of macro-financial program implementation
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko of Ukraine and European Commissioner for Budget and Finance Johannes Khan discussed progress in the implementation of the EU’s large-scale macro-financial program for Ukraine for 2023.
Over UAH 320M of financial assistance paid to residents of liberated territories
A total of UAH 323.7 million of financial assistance was paid to residents of the de-occupied territories of Ukraine over the past seven months.