Ukraine boosts agricultural exports by 800,000 tonnes in December
On December 1-18, 2022, Ukraine exported 3.6 million tonnes of agricultural products, showing an increase of 800,000 tonnes compared to the first half of November this year.
Economy
State Property Fund prepares first small privatization auctions for 2023
The Ukrainian State Property Fund has announced the first 7 small privatization auctions in the ProZorro.Sale system that will take place in January 2023.
World Bank approves additional $610M aid package to Ukraine
The World Bank has approved an additional financing package totaling $610 million to address urgent relief and recovery needs in Ukraine as the war with Russia continues.
20 December 2022
Ukraine’s trade turnover reached $90.1B in Jan-Nov 2022
In January-November 2022, Ukraine imported $49.4 billion worth of goods, while the exports of goods came to $40.7 billion.
Government approves draft Grant Agreement with Switzerland for railway infrastructure rehabilitation
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft Grant Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Switzerland regarding the improvement and rehabilitation of railway infrastructure.
U.S. Senate boosts assistance package to Ukraine and allies to almost $45B
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill which includes, in particular, increased assistance package to Ukraine and the Allies.
Grain corridor: Four ships leave Ukrainian seaports for Africa
On Tuesday, December 20, four ships loaded with 129,000 tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products left the seaports of Odesa region.
Blast hits Russian gas main in Chuvashia
In Russia, an explosion rocked the trunk gas pipeline Urengoi - Pomary - Uzhhorod.
$2B in U.S. assistance already in Ukraine accounts - Ministry of Finance
The budget has received grant funds from the USA in the amount of US$2 billion, which will be directed to providing pension payments and salaries to civil defense personnel, as well as financing the medical guarantee system.
IMF discusses Program Monitoring with Board involvement for Ukraine
The IMF Executive Board discussed Program Monitoring with Board involvement (PMB) for Ukraine. It is designed to help Ukraine maintain stability and catalyze donor financing.
19 December 2022
Ten-hour blackouts Kyiv’s new realities - operator
Longer power outages in Kyiv are a new reality for Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
EU Council agrees on gas price capping mechanism
EU energy ministers have reached an agreement on a regulation that sets a market correction mechanism against excessively high gas prices.
Canada to seize assets of Russian oligarch Abramovich, proceeds may be used to help rebuild Ukraine
On December 19, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that Canada would seize and pursue the forfeiture of the assets owned by Roman Abramovich, a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Ukraine expects BSTDB to take part in reconstruction projects – Svyrydenko
Ukraine expects that the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) will take part in the country’s reconstruction projects.
Energoatom, Urenco discuss fuel supplies for Ukrainian NPPs
Energoatom National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine President Petro Kotin and Urenco CEO Boris Schucht have held an online meeting and discussed the supply of fuel for Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs).
Ukraine gets over $100,000 worth of energy equipment from USAID
Ukraine has received received 105 pieces of energy equipment worth more than $100,000 free of charge from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Seven ships with agricultural products have left ports of Odesa region in two days
Over the past two days, seven ships loaded with 182,000 tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products left the seaports of Odesa region.
18 December 2022
Power supply restored to 9 million Ukrainians in past two days – Zelensky
On Sunday, power supply was restored to another three million Ukrainians. In total, after the Russian recent missile attack, electricity has been restored to nine million residents of Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on France to transfer Russian oligarchs’ assets to Ukraine
In France, as in other countries of Europe and the world, there is a lot of real estate and accounts belonging to Russia, Russian oligarchs, and it would be expedient to give these assets to Ukraine, instead of allocating aid from the French budget.
Ukrainian NPPs reach planned capacity – Ukrenergo
Ukraine's nuclear power plants, except for the Zaporizhzhia NPP, reached their planned capacity.
Mayor Klitschko : All heat supply systems resume operation in Kyiv
Following Russia’s massive missile attack, which took place on December 16, 2022, all heat supply systems have fully resumed operation in the city of Kyiv.
Deputy PM Vereshchuk: Poland may become economic hub for Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk believes that Poland may become an economic hub for Ukraine.
17 December 2022
First batch of energy aid arrives from Azerbaijan
Distribution system operators of the most affected regions will receive energy equipment from Azerbaijan.
Nine nuclear power units operating in Ukraine’s energy system - Energoatom
In the power system of Ukraine at the moment, all nine nuclear power units located on the government-controlled territory are in operation, including one with a temporary 600 MW cap.
Four more grain ships left Odesa region’s ports over two days
Four more ships, carrying 145,000 tonnes of wheat, have left the Odesa region’s ports over two days.
Ukraine receives first shipment of equipment from U.S. Department of Energy
Ukraine has received the first shipment of equipment from the United States Department of Energy, intended for thermal power plants, combined heat and power plants.
Azerbaijan delivers 45 transformers, 50 generators to Ukraine
Ukraine has received 45 power transformers and 50 generators sent as humanitarian aid from the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan delivers 45 transformers, 50 generators to Ukraine
Ukraine has received 45 power transformers and 50 generators sent as humanitarian aid from the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Poland can become "economic hub" for Ukraine - Vereshchuk
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk is convinced that Poland could become an economic hub for Ukraine.