Ukraine exported over 1M tonnes of wheat to Africa in Dec 2022
In December 2022, Ukraine exported more than 1 million tonnes of wheat to African countries, which is 25.08% of the total shipments.
Economy
15 December 2022
Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat
We will help Ukraine recover damages from the aggressor
Ukraine needs EU help to purchase gas, electricity - President Zelensky
Ukraine needs the support of the European Union for the purchase of 2 billion cubic meters of gas and electricity worth EUR 800,000 to compensate for the damage inflicted by Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Russian invaders set to ban hryvnia in occupied areas from Jan 1 - exiled mayor of Melitopol
From January 1, 2023, the Russian invasion forces seek to ban circulation of the Ukrainian hryvnia in the temporarily occupied territories.
Shmyhal hopes for UN support for grain export from Mykolaiv region ports
Ukraine advocates expanding the grain export initiative.
UN provided over $4.5B in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – PM Shmyhal
This year the United Nations has provided more than $4.5 billion in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
CoE approves new Action Plan for Ukraine with record EUR50M budget
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has adopted a record EUR50 million Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026.
Canada renews sanctions against Nord Stream turbines
The Canadian government has canceled a waiver from sanctions introduced a few months ago, when permission was granted to return Siemens turbines after their repair to ensure the operation of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline.
14 December 2022
Minister Marchenko: Ukraine may receive €3B within EU macro-financial assistance in January
Ukraine expects to receive the first tranche of macro-financial assistance approved by the European Parliament in the amount of three billion euros already in January.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine will get about €1.5B in aid to restore infrastructure
Following the government delegation's visit to France, Ukraine will receive about 1.5 billion euros in aid to restore infrastructure.
European Parliament agrees to €18B support package to Ukraine
Today, without additional voting or discussion, the European Parliament agreed at second reading to the allocation of EUR 18 billion in urgent macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in 2023.
Four ships loaded with agricultural products leave Ukrainian ports
On December 14, 2022, four vessels loaded with 69.5 thousand tonnes of agricultural products left the Odesa region’s ports.
EU provided EUR 7.2B in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine since war started – PM Shmyhal
The European Union has provided EUR 7.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
Germany announces EUR 30M contribution to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
Germany will contribute EUR 30 million for the purchase of equipment to restore the Ukrainian energy infrastructure damaged by Russian shelling.
PM Shmyhal calls on French businesses still operating in Russia to leave its market
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal calls on French businesses that continue to work in Russia to leave the Russian market and not finance the Russian terrorist budget.
13 December 2022
PM Shmyhal: Russians failed to destroy Ukraine’s energy system with thousands of missiles, drones
Over one and a half months, Russia has attacked Ukraine’s energy system with thousands of missiles and drones eight times but failed to destroy it.
Zelensky: Scope of fast recovery plan includes 50,000 objects worth EUR 12B
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, hostilities have directly affected 11 regions of Ukraine, more than 50,000 objects need fast restoration.
Damages caused by war may reach $700B by year-end – PM Shmyhal
Damages caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine may reach $700 billion by the end of the year.
Paris Conference: Ukraine given $1B in aid to survive winter
Following the conference in Paris, Ukraine’s partners announced the provision of $1 billion in assistance to the country to survive the winter period.
PM: Ukraine lacks own capacity to restore objects destroyed by Russia
Ukraine lacks its own capacity to restore all destroyed and damaged objects of critical and energy infrastructure.
Zelensky: At least EUR 1.5B needed for superficial restoration of energy facilities destroyed by Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stated that at least 1.5 billion euros is needed for only the superficial restoration of Ukrainian energy facilities destroyed by Russian missile and drone strikes.
Ukraine received a EUR100M loan from France
Ukraine has received a loan of 100 million euros from France, which will be used to finance priority expenses, including social and humanitarian expenditures.
Eight ships loaded with agricultural products leave Ukrainian ports
On December 13, 2022, eight ships loaded with 238.6 thousand tonnes of Ukrainian-produced agricultural products left the Odesa region’s sea ports.
Shmyhal, Grossi discuss steps to demilitarize Zaporizhzhia NPP
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi have discussed the further steps needed to demilitarize Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
One more nuclear power unit connected to Ukraine’s energy system
One more nuclear power plant unit, which was taken out of service after Russia’s missile attack, has been connected to Ukraine’s energy system.
United States sends first shipment of power equipment to aid Ukraine
The United States has sent the first shipment of power equipment to Ukraine in order to support the country’s energy infrastructure against Russian intensifying attacks.
EU ambassadors approve EUR 18B support package to Ukraine
The European Union ambassadors approved a financial support package to provide Ukraine with EUR 18 billion in 2023.
12 December 2022
Ukraine, IFC sign memorandum to involve private investors in country’s recovery
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will assist Ukraine with restoration and the attraction of infrastructure investments.
Galushchenko calls for international assistance after Russia’s drone attack on Odesa region
Russia’s recent drone attack on energy infrastructure in the Odesa region has not only left millions of Ukrainians without electricity but also destroyed important power equipment.