Ambassador: Japan may play key role in reconstruction of Ukraine
Japan, which has already allocated over $1.6 billion in aid to Ukraine, may become one of the leaders in forming an international fund for the reconstruction of our country.
Economy
14 January 2023
Ukraine interested in cooperation with USA on energy sector restoration
Ukraine is interested in close cooperation with the USA on the implementation of technologies of small modular reactors.
Most difficult situation with electricity in Kharkiv and Lviv regions - Ukrenergo
Thanks to the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the measures taken by power engineers amid the January 14 missile strikes, the controllability and integrity of Ukraine’s power system has been preserved. However, the most difficult situation with electricity is in Kharkiv and Lviv regions.
DTEK: Russian missile hit power unit of thermal power plant
During a massive missile attack on Ukraine on January 14, the Russian invaders hit the turbine section of a thermal power plant (TPP) run by DTEK Group.
IAEA director general to hold talks in Kyiv
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi will visit Ukraine next week to ensure a continuous presence of nuclear safety and security experts at all the country’s nuclear power facilities.
Rolling blackouts introduced in 11 regions of Ukraine
Power outages have been introduced in 11 regions throughout Ukraine due exceeding electricity consumption limits.
13 January 2023
Government sets up agency for infrastructure recovery and development
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to establish a State Agency for Recovery and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, which will deal with the rebuilding of damaged housing.
Government planning to attract more than UAH 600B for reconstruction
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects to attract more than UAH 600 billion to restore damaged infrastructure and housing in 2023.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on energy security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect a National Security and Defense Council decision of January 13, 2023 on energy security and urgent measures to ensure the operation of the national economy during the 2022/2023 autumn and winter period.
Ukraine has exported 1M tonnes of agricultural products via grain corridor this year
Ukraine has already exported 17.3 million tonnes of foodstuffs through the grain corridor, including 1 million tonnes of agricultural products exported in January.
Ukraine, Ghana plan to set up logistics hub for foodstuffs
Ukraine and Ghana are considering the possibility of implementing a joint project on the construction of logistics hub for food storage.
Italy preparing Ukraine restoration conference
In March, Italy intends to hold a large Ukraine restoration conference, to which both state-run and private companies will be invited to participate.
12 January 2023
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against Royal Pay Europe
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the National Security and Defense Council decision as of January 12, 2023 on the introduction of economic sanctions against Royal Pay Europe LLC with a legal address in Latvia.
Zelensky, Ruto discuss food security, Grain from Ukraine initiative
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has had a fruitful conversation with President of the Republic of Kenya William Ruto. The parties discussed food security and the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Nigeria to receive 25,000 t of grain as part of Grain from Ukraine initiative
A total of 25,000 tonnes of grain will be delivered to the Federal Republic of Nigeria as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Energy workers restore 55% of damaged infrastructure facilities in Ukraine
Energy engineers, together with local authorities and utility workers, restored more than 55% of energy infrastructure facilities destroyed or damaged by the Russian aggressor.
Ukraine to consider Nigeria’s proposal to build logistics hub for grain and food deliveries
Ukraine will consider a proposal from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to build a logistics hub intended for grain and food product deliveries.
US, allies prepare new sanctions against Russian oil industry - WSJ
Western countries will introduce a new round of sanctions against the Russian oil sector next month.
11 January 2023
Ukraine, Italy to launch new bilateral energy partnership - Galushchenko
Ukraine and Italy are planning to launch a new bilateral energy partnership aimed at contributing to the implementation of modern energy-efficient and carbon-free technologies and projects in the course of post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal, Ambassador Brink discuss strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience at a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.
More than 700 transit declarations completed since ‘customs visa-free regime’ started
More than 700 transit declarations have been completed since the Convention on Common Transit (‘customs visa-free regime’) came into effect in Ukraine.
10 January 2023
IAEA monitoring missions to arrive at all Ukrainian NPPs
Monitoring missions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will arrive at all nuclear power plants in Ukraine to monitor their safety in wartime conditions.
Ukraine, Senegal to intensify cooperation in agriculture
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has signed a memorandum with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Equipment of Senegal on cooperation in the area of agriculture.
09 January 2023
Stefanishyna: Government together with EU to form new vision of Ukraine’s green transformation
The Government of Ukraine and the European Commission will join forces to form a new vision of Ukraine's "green" agenda.
Ukraine already exported 17M tonnes of agricultural products via ‘grain corridor’
From August 1, 2022 to January 9, 2023, Ukraine exported 17 million tonnes of agricultural products through the sea ports of Odesa region.
Shmyhal discusses energy resilience and recovery with EC’s Executive Vice-President
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and recovery, sanctions against the Russian Federation with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans.
Shmyhal discusses energy resilience and recovery with EC’s Executive Vice-President
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and recovery, sanctions against the Russian Federation with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans.
Ukraine's international reserves reach $28.5B — NBU
Ukraine's international reserves grew by 1.9% in December 2022 and amounted to $28.5 billion on January 1, 2023.
Ukrainian wind farms suffer losses worth over EUR 550M due to Russian invasion
Ukrainian wind farms have already suffered more than EUR 50 million worth of losses due to the Russian invaders causing damage and destruction to them and stealing equipment. Additionally, over EUR 500 million was lost due to forced downtime.