President endorses agreement with Spain on cooperation and assistance in customs affairs
President Volodymyr Zelensky endorsed the agreement between Ukraine and Spain on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs affairs.
Economy
Zelensky changes composition of National Investment Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made changes to the composition of the National Investment Council.
Naftogaz expects new supervisory board to be elected by December
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine expects that new members of the company's supervisory board will be elected by December 2021.
Number of employed people grew by 2.6% in Q2 2021 - Ministry of Economy
In the second quarter of 2021, the number of employed people aged 15-70 increased by 2.6% in Ukraine compared to the first quarter of 2021, to 15.8 million people, according to the press service of the Ministry of Economy.
27 September 2021
Cabinet changes Naftogaz board
At an extraordinary meeting on September 27, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine changed the composition of the Board of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine.
Ambassador: Resumption of energy cooperation with Turkmenistan requires new approaches
One of the key issues in Ukraine–Turkmenistan bilateral relations is the resumption of cooperation in the energy sector, which requires new approaches, new models, and proposals.
Three An-178 aircraft for Defense Ministry will be built without Russian components - Ukroboronprom
The state-owned Antonov Company will build three An-178 aircraft, ordered by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, without Russian components, Director General of the State Concern Ukroboronprom Yuriy Husev has said.
Banks issued affordable loans worth UAH 1.3B last week
Last week authorized banks issued 439 loans for a total sum of UAH 1.3 billion under the government’s program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%", Ukrinform reports with a reference to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Automatic real estate valuation service helped Ukrainians to save over UAH 30M
The automatic real estate valuation service helped Ukrainians to save more than UAH 30 million, the press service of the State Property Fund has posted on Facebook.
State Agency on Energy Efficiency to set up office to help cities in developing ‘green’ projects
The Ukrainian State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving will set up a technical office that will provide support to Ukrainian cities in developing "green" projects.
Cabinet of Ministers takes over powers of Naftogaz's supervisory board
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed three supervisory board’s members representing the state at NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine and took over the powers of the supervisory board.
Mylovanov: Western investors interested in three blocks of questions about business climate in Ukraine
Western investors note positive changes in Ukraine’s business climate. Meetings with investors take place during all the visits made by the President of Ukraine and other senior officials.
NBU provides UAH 128M in refinancing to two banks
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided a total of UAH 128 million in refinancing to two banks, Ukrinform reports, referring to the central bank’s press service.
NBU purchased $22.5M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) purchased $22.5 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, according to data provided by the central bank.
Mylovanov: Ukraine cooperates with investors from America to Asia but not with enemies
Ukraine is ready to cooperate with investors from any country, except for the countries that harm national security or work strategically against it.
25 September 2021
Poland's successful experience in gas market opens up new opportunities for Ukraine - GTSOU
Poland's successful experience in implementing a plan to phase out Russian gas and diversify natural gas supply sources opens up new opportunities for Ukraine.
Motor Sich, Baykar Makina sign cooperation agreement
The leading aviation companies of Ukraine and Turkey - Motor Sich and Baykar Makina - have signed a cooperation agreement.
24 September 2021
Galushchenko: Ukraine may enter Europe’s top five countries with largest share of clean energy by 2035
The Ukrainian Ministry of Energy expects that Ukraine will be among Europe’s top five countries with the largest share of renewable energy by 2035, Ukrinform reports, referring to the ministry’s press service.
Banks' profit this year showed best result in past 10 years - NBU governor
Net profit of Ukrainian banks for the first eight months of 2021 reached UAH 45.6 billion, which is better than the results recorded in the corresponding periods in the past ten years.
Ukraine keeps tenth place in world pig iron production
In January-August 2021, Ukraine produced 14.48 million tonnes of pig iron, taking the tenth place in the world ranking of pig iron producers, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ukrmetalurgprom Association.
Ukraine exported over 6,000 tonnes of fish and other aquatic bioresources in Jan-July 2021
In January-July 2021, Ukraine exported 6,008 tonnes of fish and other aquatic bioresources worth $25.9 million to foreign markets, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Ukrainian State Fisheries Agency.
Deposit Guarantee Fund: UAH 191M transferred to accounts of insolvent banks in August
In August 2021, inflows of funds to banks being under liquidation amounted to UAH 191.4 million, of which UAH 174.9 million came from the sale of assets through electronic auctions, according to the press service of the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine.
Boryspil Airport included in ranking of Europe’s most efficient airports
Boryspil International Airport took fourth place in the latest ranking of airports with passenger traffic from 10 to 25 million passengers, according to the report for July 2021 released by Airports Council International (ACI Europe).
23 September 2021
Rada plans to increase 2021 budget expenditures by nearly UAH 40B
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted at first reading a bill introducing amendments to the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2021" regarding the implementation of social measures and infrastructure projects (No. 6052).
Culture minister: Creative economy contributes UAH 117 B to GDP
In Ukraine, 3.8% of the working population work in the creative industries.
Government approves action plan for development of technical regulation system
At a meeting on September 22, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution on approving an action plan for the development of technical regulation system for the period up to 2025, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Economy Ministry’s press service.
Gas shortage in Europe can be tackled if Gazprom allows buying gas at Russia-Ukraine border - Vitrenko
Gas shortages in Europe can be avoided if Gazprom allows European companies to buy natural gas at receipt points located on the Russia-Ukraine border.
Government approves procedure for mandatory sale of electricity through e-auctions
At a meeting on September 22, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for the mandatory sale of electricity by producers through electronic auctions.
GUAM foreign ministers discuss development of international logistics across countries
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba took part in a meeting of the Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development - GUAM, which includes Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian MFA press service.