Revenues from single social contribution grew by 18.6% in 2021
In 2021, revenues from a single social contribution to the Pension Fund and social insurance funds amounted to UAH 349 billion, which is 18.6% more than in 2020.
Economy
Ukrenergo, Romania’s Transelectrica update operational agreement
NEC Ukrenergo and Romanian transmission system operator Transelectrica S.A. have signed an updated operational agreement on the transmission system in compliance with the requirements of ENTSO-E, Ukrinform reports with reference to Ukrenergo website.
Naftogaz starts gas imports from Hungary, Slovakia and Poland – energy minister
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine has started to import natural gas, according to Ukrainian Minister of Energy German Galushchenko.
UAH 46.4B spent on fight against COVID-19 in 2021 – Ukrainian Finance Ministry
UAH 46.4 billion was spent from Ukraine's state budget in 2021 to fight COVID-19, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry's press service has said.
Ukraine extracts 2.4 bcm of gas from underground storage facilities in Jan 2022
Ukraine extracted 2.4 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas from its underground gas storage facilities in January 2022, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of JSC Ukrtransgaz.
Ukraine, Turkey discuss gas supplies through Trans-Balkan Corridor
During the working visit of President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Ukraine, Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko discussed the diversification of energy supplies with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey Fatih Dönmez.
FTA agreement with Turkey sets zero duty on 95% of Ukrainian goods - PM Shmyhal
The Free Trade Area agreement with Turkey envisages a zero duty on 95% of goods produced in Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told journalists on Thursday evening.
Erdoğan: FTA will prompt trade turnover with Ukraine to reach $10B
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes that Ukraine and Turkey will be able to quickly reach the planned trade turnover of $10 billion due to signing the free trade agreement.
Ukraine, Turkey agree on full liberalization of motor transportation services – Kubrakov
As part of a Free Trade Area (FTA) Agreement, Ukraine and Turkey have agreed on the full liberalization of motor transportation services.
03 February 2022
FTA with Turkey opens up new business opportunities - Zelensky
The free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey opens up new business opportunities and is the result of three decades of cooperation between the two countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
EIB invested EUR 554M in Ukraine in 2021
In 2021, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed agreements on financing infrastructure and innovation projects in Ukraine for a total sum of EUR 554.
Energoatom, OCNI sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukraine’s NNEGC Energoatom and the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of Energoatom.
Ukrtransnafta increased oil transportation by 19% in Jan 2022
JSC Ukrtransnafta, a subsidiary to NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, transported 1.4 million tonnes of oil in January 2022, which is 19.1% more compared to the relevant period last year, Ukrinform reports, referring to Naftogaz press service.
Ukraine’s imports of agricultural products up 19% in 2021 - IAE
Ukraine imported $8.2 billion worth of agricultural products in 2021, which is 19% more than in 2020, when imports amounted to $6.9 billion.
NBU: Cash in circulation in Ukraine reached almost UAH 628B
As of January 1, cash in circulation in Ukraine totaled UAH 627.6 billion, the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) posted on Facebook.
SBU, American Chamber of Commerce sign memorandum of cooperation
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine have signed a memorandum of cooperation, Ukrinform reports, referring to the SBU press service.
02 February 2022
Ukraine to sign 12 intergovernmental agreements with Turkey on Feb 3 - Shmyhal
Ukraine and Turkey will sign 12 intergovernmental agreements that will bring cooperation between the two countries to a new level in the economy and the sphere of high technology.
Zelensky: Ukraine invites Dutch business to ‘create new success stories’
Ukraine is interested in developing trade, economic and investment cooperation with the Netherlands.
Shmyhal, Rutte agree to organize business missions for investors
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to organize business missions for investors.
Zelensky: National currency is strengthening
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the situation on the Ukrainian market has stabilized and the hryvnia is strengthening.
Ukraine’s pig iron production down almost 2%
In January 2022, Ukraine produced 1.79 million tonnes of pig iron, which is 1.8% less compared to the same period in 2021, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ukrmetalurgprom Association.
Ukraine's GDP up by more than 3% in 2021 - PM Shmyhal
Thanks to the concerted efforts of the authorities and international support, Ukraine's economy began to recover after the coronacrisis, as evidenced by more than 3% GDP growth in 2021 and a record GDP worth more than $195 billion.
Ukrainian president, Polish PM discuss defense, energy security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who arrived in Ukraine for the first time, the Ukrainian President's Office has said.
01 February 2022
Britain allocating almost GBP 2B for projects with Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says that the United Kingdom is allocating almost GBP 2 billion for the implementation of joint projects with Ukraine, including in infrastructure and energy.
Ukraine, Poland PMs call on Germany not to launch Nord Stream 2
The entire civilized world, including Germany, must make every effort to prevent the use of Nord Stream 2 as a hybrid energy weapon against Ukraine and the European Union.
European Commission tables 1.2B assistance package for Ukraine
The European Commission has tabled a proposal for a new emergency macro-financial assistance program for Ukraine of up to EUR 1.2 billion, as earlier announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Shmyhal, Morawiecki discuss further gas storage cooperation
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed further gas storage cooperation at a meeting with President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki.
Coal stocks in TPP warehouses decrease by 7.9% over week - Ukrenergo
As of January 31, 2022, coal reserves in the warehouses of Ukrainian thermal power plants (TPPs) amount to 657,200 tonnes, which is 7.9% below the level recorded on January 24.
Ukraine starts physical import of gas from Hungary
On Tuesday, February 1, Ukraine started physical imports of gas from Hungary for the first time, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) CEO Sergiy Makogon wrote on Facebook.