Romanian farmers block truck traffic on border with Ukraine
Romanian farmers have blocked the passage of trucks through the Romanian checkpoint Siret opposite the Ukrainian checkpoint Porubne.
Economy
Shmyhal, Séjourné consider involving French businesses in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects
At a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Stéphane Séjourné, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal invited French businesses to actively get involved in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects.
Denmark to provide USD 21M for reconstruction efforts in Mykolaiv
The Government of Denmark has endorsed a new package of assistance in support of reconstruction efforts in the city of Mykolaiv, totaling more than USD 21 million.
Cabinet of Ministers allocates additional UAH 2.5B for fortifications
To strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, the Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional almost UAH 2.5 billion for the construction of engineering and fortification facilities.
Ukraine exports over 20.2M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to January 12, 2024), Ukraine exported 20.239 million tons of grains and legumes.
Oil rises in price as tensions persist in Middle East
Oil prices are rising on Friday morning, January 12, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Germany unlikely to confiscate Russian assets - expert
The German leadership is unlikely to confiscate Russian assets in the country because of the possibility of mirror steps.
12 January 2024
Energy ministry: Ukraine imports electricity from neighboring countries, no shortage recorded
Electricity consumption is remaining at a high level, but no shortage has been registered in Ukraine’s energy system. Over 160 settlements were left without power across the country due to bad weather.
Defense Ministry invites German business to cooperate
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov expressed confidence in Germany's continued support for Ukraine after meeting with Marcus Faber, a member of the Bundestag's Defense Policy Committee, in Kyiv.
Ukraine, Latvia sign agreement on technical, financial cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers and the Government of the Republic of Latvia signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation to further cooperate on the use of international technical assistance.
Solskyi discussed with his Moldovan counterpart increase in cargo volumes
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi discussed with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova Vladimir Bohl the issue of increasing the efficiency of transportation of Ukrainian agricultural products and increasing the volume of cargo.
Shmyhal, Pritzker discuss strengthening Ukrainian economy
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker and American businesspeople.
Over 1,800 trucks queuing at checkpoints on border with Poland
There are about a thousand cars in line at Medyka-Shehyni, which is more than at the other three checkpoints - Yahodyn, Rava-Ruska and Krakivets.
Ukraine will increase electricity imports if there is shortage in grid
Electricity imports will allow large industrial enterprises to guarantee uninterrupted operation in the event of the introduction of schedules of electricity consumer restrictions due to a shortage of current in the power system.
Ukraine's GDP grows by about 5% in 2023 - Svyrydenko
According to preliminary estimates of the Ministry of Economy, the volume of gross domestic product increased by about 5% last year.
Ukraine, Moldova launch joint control at railway checkpoint
Representatives of the customs and border administrations of Ukraine and Moldova have signed an act on the readiness of a checkpoint for the Kuchurhan-Novosavytske rail link for the implementation of joint control.
Kazakhstan says no supplies of sanctioned goods to Russia observed in six months
The Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, assured that not a single case of sanctioned dual-purpose goods being sent by Kazakh companies to Russia was exposed in six months.
Ukrposhta gets UAH 11.9B in revenues in 2023
Ukrposhta JSC, Ukraine’s national postal operator, received UAH 11.9 billion in revenues in 2023, which is 19% more than in 2022.
Ukrhydroenergo prepares lawsuits against Russia for damages
Ukrhydroenergo is preparing lawsuits against Russia to bring the aggressor to justice for the damage caused.
11 January 2024
IMF comments on potential seizure of frozen Russian assets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that any decisions related to the seizure of Russian assets should be taken by the relevant country authorities. Meanwhile, the agency is following the ongoing discussions to assess the potential impact of such decisions on the international monetary system.
Galushchenko: Russians live under illusion of controlling situation at ZNPP
Russians have seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and are living under the illusion of controlling the situation there.
Threat of Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities persists - minister
Ukraine's energy industry suffers from Russian attacks every day while the threat of massive strikes targeting precisely energy facilities remains in place.
Trucks stand in lines at Polish-Ukrainian border for up to four days
The waiting time for trucks to cross the Polish-Ukrainian border lasts an average of two to four days.
Escorting ships through grain corridor possible after political decision - Neizhpapa
The issue of escorting merchant ships moving through the grain corridor by warships is still under discussion. As soon as a political decision is made, it will be implemented.
Inflation in 2023 amounted to 5.1% - state statistics
Consumer prices in Ukraine in December 2023 increased by 0.7% compared to November 2023, and by 5.1% since the beginning of the year.
Russia may use Transnistria to block grain corridor from Ukraine - ISW
The Kremlin may resume its efforts to use Transnistria to create instability in Moldova to undermine Ukrainian grain exports along the western Black Sea coast.
Poland continues to block border at three checkpoints, about 2,000 trucks in queues
There are 1,900 trucks in queues on the border of Ukraine and Poland, and the directions of three checkpoints are being blocked.
Galushchenko, UK ambassador discuss nuclear energy cooperation
Ukraine’s Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to Ukraine Martin Harris have discussed further cooperation between the countries in the energy sector, in particular nuclear energy cooperation.
Lviv IT company to develop technologies for construction on the Moon
As part of a NASA project, Lviv-based IT company SoftServe, together with its American colleagues, will develop technologies for the construction of landing sites on the Moon.