Ukraine has already imposed sanctions on 4,500 Russians
For the 100 days of activity of the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on the implementation of the sanctions policy, sanctions were imposed on almost 4,500 individuals and legal entities.
Economy
‘Grain corridor’: Three more ships leave Ukrainian ports
On Thursday, December 8, three ships carrying 78,600 tonnes of agricultural products left the sea ports of Odesa region bound for Africa and Asia.
07 December 2022
OECD Working Group on Bribery green-lights Ukraine’s membership
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions has voted in favor of Ukraine’s membership in the Group.
Turkish company ready to supply electricity to Ukraine with floating power plants
Turkey’s Karpowership is planning to supply electricity to Ukraine via Moldova and Romania by placing its floating power plants there.
Four grain ships depart from Ukrainian ports
Four vessels carrying 149,300 tonnes of agricultural products for countries in Asia and Europe departed from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports on Wednesday, December 7.
Parliament regularly submits amendments to state budget to finance Defense Ministry – Maliar
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has regularly submitted amendments to the state budget to finance the Ministry of Defense over the past nine months of the war.
Ukraine is reaching out to former Soviet states for help with energy equipment - CNN
Ukraine is working with international partners, including former Soviet states, to help restore its energy sector after several waves of Russian missile attacks against critical infrastructure over the last several weeks.
06 December 2022
Norway to contribute EUR 14.5M to EUMAM Ukraine
The European Union and Norway have signed an agreement for Norway’s voluntary financial contribution of EUR 14.5 million to the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine).
EU includes targeted actions to support Ukraine in Horizon Europe programme
The European Commission has adopted today the main Horizon Europe work programme 2023-24, with around EUR 13.5 billion to support researchers and innovators in Europe to pursue breakthrough solutions for environmental, energy, digital and geopolitical challenges. This funding will also address targeted actions to support Ukraine.
EUR 18B in aid for Ukraine: EU Council approves only one of three documents
The Council of the European Union has failed to adopt a complete package of three documents needed to provide Ukraine with EUR 18 billion in macro-financial assistance in 2023.
Kuleba reproaches India for buying Russian oil
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on India to expand its support to Ukraine and recalled that the Russians are using profits from the sale of oil to finance their war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's international reserves grow to nearly $28B - NBU
Ukraine's international reserves increased by 10.7% in November 2022 and amounted to $27.95 billion as of December 1.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine expects to counter $38B budget deficit with support from partners
Ukraine expects that the budget deficit will be countered next year thanks to the support provided by international partners.
Ukraine exports $21B worth of agricultural products in Jan-Nov 2022 - Economy Ministry
In January to November 2022, Ukraine exported 50.9 million tonnes of agricultural and food products for a total sum of $21.1 billion.
05 December 2022
Almost half of Kyiv region will have no electricity in coming days - region’s administration
Works on eliminating the consequences of Russian missile attacks are underway in Kyiv region. NEC Ukrenergo power grid operator has introduced additional emergency shutdowns. Therefore, schedules of hourly power outages are currently not in effect in the region.
Ambassador Brink: US to help Ukraine protect and repair civilian infrastructure
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with air defense and energy assistance to help protect and repair civilian infrastructure.
04 December 2022
Up to EUR600B needed to rebuild Ukraine - World Bank
The post-war reconstruction of Ukraine will cost about EUR 500-600 billion.
Estonia, Lithuania, Poland call on EU to pace up drafting of ninth Russia sanction package
The ministers of foreign affairs of Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland in a joint statement praised the approval of the price cap on Russian oil and called on the EU to speed up the preparation of the next round of sanctions on Russia.
Second ship with humanitarian wheat leaves Ukraine for Ethiopia
The BC CALLISTO vessel carrying Ukrainian wheat has left for Ethiopia through the "grain corridor" as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Emergency power outages in Kyiv region, capital city
Emergency blackouts remain in place in Kyiv.
First vessel with humanitarian wheat shipment from Ukraine arrives in Ethiopia
The first ship carrying 25,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat under the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program arrived in Ethiopia on December 3.
03 December 2022
Ambassador Markarova: Ukraine, USA cooperate to introduce new sanctions against Russia
Ukraine is directly cooperating with the United States, as well as other countries, to introduce new effective sanctions against Russia after its missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
World cannot dare to really disarm Russia in energy terms – Zelensky
Russia has already caused huge losses to all countries across the globe by deliberately destabilizing the energy market. But, the world cannot dare to really disarm Russia in energy terms.
EU agrees on price cap for Russian oil at $60 per barrel
The Council of the European Union decided today to set an oil price cap for Russian oil at $60 per barrel.
Bloomberg: Russia reaped $1B of wheat in occupied Ukraine
Russia has stolen at least $1 billion of wheat harvested in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
In face of oil price cap, Russia building up "shadow fleet" to continue exports - media
Russia is believed to have acquired since year-start more than 100 old tankers in an attempt to create a "shadow fleet" for oil exports after a price cap is introduced.
Austria contributing EUR 20M to Ukraine Recovery Trust Fund
Austria is contributing EUR 20 million to the World Bank’s newly established Ukraine Recovery Trust Fund (URTF).
Ukraine to send nearly 60 ships carrying humanitarian cargo by end of spring as part of food security program - President
By the end of spring, Ukraine will have sent about 60 ships carrying humanitarian cargo for global food security purposes.
Canada expands sanctions against Iran over UAV supplies to Russia
Canada is imposing additional sanctions on Iran under the Special Economic Measures Regulations over the violations of human rights and contribution to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.