Republic of Korea identifies Ukraine as priority country for providing technical assistance
The Republic of Korea has identified Ukraine as a priority country for providing technical assistance over the next five years.
Economy
Coal reserves: Some 116,000 t available at Centrenergo warehouses
As of the morning of November 30, there is 116,000 tonnes of coal in the warehouses of the combined heat and power plants run by PJSC Centrenergo, while for the whole heating season, the company needs 1.671 million tonnes.
Ukrnafta paid almost UAH 11.5B in taxes in Jan-Oct 2021
PJSC Ukrnafta paid UAH 11.45 billion in taxes to the budgets of all levels in January-October 2021, Ukrinform reports, referring to the company’s press service.
Hryvnia may weaken in December – expert
If the risks of military conflict do not decrease, the dollar may trade in the range of UAH 27.8-28.3 by the end of December, the euro - in the range of UAH 30.5-31.1, Vadym Iosub, a senior analyst at Alpari analytical company, told Ukrinform.
Ukraine to conduct census in cooperation with Apple – Zelensky
Ukraine will conduct a population census in cooperation with Apple.
Vereshchuk: Donetsk, Luhansk regions should become territories of priority development
Donetsk and Luhansk regions should become territories of priority development.
Investment, “state in smartphone”: Zelensky meets with members of American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with the management of large international companies that are among the major investors in Ukraine’s economy, as well as Ukrainian firms that have been able to extend their business to the international level.
Naftogaz doubled payments to budget in Q3 2021
In July-September 2021, Naftogaz Group paid UAH 28.4 billion in taxes to the state budget, which is 2.3 times more than in the third quarter of 2020, Ukrinform reports referring to the press service of Naftogaz.
Ukraine’s electricity imports grew by 51.9% last week - Ukrenergo
Ukraine’s electricity exports increased by 59.7% to 49.7 million kWh last week, compared with the week of November 15-21, imports grew by 51.9% to 77.3 million kWh, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of NPC Ukrenergo.
Wage arrears in Ukraine exceed UAH 4B – statistics service
As of November 1, 2021, salary arrears in Ukraine reached UAH 4,007.4 million, which is almost unchanged compared to the previous month, Ukrinform reports, referring to the State Statistics Service.
Russia not in talks on renewal of gas transit deal after 2024 - Naftogaz
Russia may not extend the agreement on natural gas transit to the European Union after 2024, according to Yuriy Vitrenko, head of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz.
29 November 2021
NBU sold $630.1M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $630.1 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the central bank.
Ukraine to receive EUR 200M of loans to improve public transport – Finance Ministry
Ukraine will receive EUR 200 million of loans from international financial organizations within the framework of the project Urban Public Transport of Ukraine II, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
EIB has invested more than EUR 7B in Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested more than EUR 7 billion in Ukraine since 2007, including one billion last year.
Ukraine’s car imports grew by 40% - Ukrautoprom
In January-September 2021, 471,600 cars were imported to Ukraine, which is 40% more than in the same period last year and is a record high for this period, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom).
Bill on 2022 State Budget should be considered this plenary week – 1st deputy parliament chair
Oleksandr Kornienko, First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, insists that the draft law on the 2022 State Budget of Ukraine (No. 6000) should be considered as early as this plenary week, which will last from November 30 to December 3.
Shmyhal: Integration into ENTSO-E to ensure Ukraine's energy independence
The integration into the European network ENTSO-E will allow Ukraine to ensure energy independence from Russia.
Volume of aviation equipment sales may exceed UAH 300B by 2030 – Shmyhal
The volume of aviation equipment sales in Ukraine in the period up to 2030 is estimated at over UAH 300 billion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Facebook.
26 November 2021
Zelensky names most successful reform in Ukraine over last 50 years
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky named the ongoing infrastructure reform in Ukraine the largest and the most successful one over last 50 years.
Ukraine, Russia did not discuss extension of gas transit contract - Zelensky
Ukraine and Russia did not hold any substantive meetings to discuss increasing gas transit or extending the existing gas transit contract, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Galushchenko discusses funding for decarbonisation projects with EBRD leadership
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the leadership of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, during which he discussed the prospects for EBRD investments in the decarbonisation projects in Ukraine.
Galushchenko discusses funding for decarbonisation projects with EBRD leadership
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the leadership of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, during which he discussed the prospects for EBRD investments in the decarbonisation projects in Ukraine.
IMF outlines Ukraine’s losses due to Nord Stream 2 operation
Once Nord Stream 2 is operational, Ukraine’s transit revenues could fall to $1.2 billion per year.
25 November 2021
Ukraine PM, EBRD reps discuss creation of quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have discussed the creation of a quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine, the strengthening of the banking sector and the implementation of energy efficiency projects, the Ukrainian government's press service has said.
Ukraine PM, EBRD reps discuss creation of quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have discussed the creation of a quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine, the strengthening of the banking sector and the implementation of energy efficiency projects, the Ukrainian government's press service has said.
Three new airports will be built in Ukraine - Zelensky
The establishment of a national airline, the construction and reconstruction of airports and the revival of Ukrainian aircraft construction are major goals for the government in the coming years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Passenger flow at Boryspil Airport may reach 9.5M in 2021
Passenger traffic at Boryspil International Airport is expected to reach 9.5 million passengers in 2021.
Convention on joint transit to open 35 countries for Ukrainian business – Finance Ministry
Ukraine's accession to the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure and the NCTS system will open more than 35 countries for Ukrainian business.
Government launches Bureau of Economic Security
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched the work of the Bureau of Economic Security.