Ukraine ready to supply electricity to Bulgaria
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine is ready to supply electricity to Bulgaria.
Economy
Spain bars ship carrying Russian cargo
Spain has banned a Maltese ship carrying cargo from a Russian vessel.
Shmyhal names three possible sources of finance for Ukraine recovery fund
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has named three possible sources of finance for a recovery fund for Ukraine after the war.
Ukraine discusses cooperation with U.S. LNG producers - Markarova
Ukrainian diplomats in the United States held a meeting with U.S. liquefied natural gas producers to discuss a range of topical issues to ensure Ukraine's energy security.
Russia's Finance Ministry estimates budget deficit for 2022 at RUB 1.6 trillion
Russia's budget deficit in 2022 will amount to at least 1.6 trillion rouble and l be compensated by the National Welfare Fund.
27 April 2022
President Zelensky: Ukraine to rebuild in cooperation with Europe and the world
Ukraine is starting preparations for the reconstruction of cities, communities and infrastructure facilities destroyed by Russian occupiers.
Ukraine’s exports to stabilize global markets – Zelensky
Ukraine’s sufficient exports to global markets will be a significant anti-crisis tool amid the global price crisis, which Russia is trying to provoke.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine will continue to heed EU’s call for Green Deal implementation
After the war, Ukraine will continue to heed the EU's call for the implementation of the Green Deal.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine’s recovery after war with Russia to cost about $600B
A full-scale recovery of Ukraine after the war will cost about $600 billion.
Shmyhal: Over first six weeks of war, total damage to Ukraine’s economy exceeded $500B
During the first six weeks of the war, the total damage to Ukraine's economy exceeded $500 billion, but that figure could rise to $1 trillion in the long run.
Russia once again using gas as blackmail tool - European Commission
Russia has once again shown it is ready to exploit gas supplies as a blackmail instrument, proving once again it is an unreliable energy supplier.
Ukraine granted official status in ENTSO-E
On April 26, 2022, National Power Company Ukrenergo was granted the status of an observer member of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).
Zelensky: UK’s decision to remove tariffs on Ukrainian imports will save thousands of jobs
The United Kingdom announced the decision to reduce all tariffs to zero and remove all quotas on imports of Ukrainian goods thus saving thousands of jobs during the war.
26 April 2022
Germany to help Ukraine export grain
The German government wants to ensure that Ukraine can continue to grow grain and deliver it to countries around the world despite the war.
Shmyhal: Ukraine needs $5B a month. IMF already created special account
Ukraine needs $5 billion a month in support from international partners to fulfill all its social and humanitarian obligations to the people of our country who suffer from the war.
International partners express willingness to continue to assist Ukraine - NBU
The international partners noted the success of the measures taken by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to support the economy and maintain financial stability in Ukraine under martial law, and expressed their willingness to continue to assist Ukraine.
Every day of war increasing losses for global economy - NBU governor
Every day of the war increases the scale of its consequences, losses for the Ukrainian and global economies.
Ukraine will lose around 20% of its grain harvest due to war - British intelligence
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly disrupted Ukrainian agricultural production and this year's grain harvest in Ukraine is likely to be about 20% lower than in 2021 due to reduced sowing areas.
Ukraine asks U.S. for $2B per month in emergency economic aid
Ukraine is asking the Biden administration to provide at least $2 billion per month in emergency economic aid, arguing that failure to deliver the money could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion.
25 April 2022
Shmyhal told representatives of US Congress about Ukraine’s needs to restore economy
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal told representatives of the U.S. Congress about Ukraine’s urgent needs to restore its economy during the war.
NBU: UAH 45M remains on fundraising account to help Armed Forces of Ukraine
As of April 25, 2022, the balance on the special fundraising account the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) opened to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine totals over UAH 45 million.
Anonymous hacks correspondence of Russian coal, oil, gas exporters
The Anonymous group of international hackers has gained access to over a million emails of ALET, a Russian customs broker that deals with the exporters of petroleum products, coal, and liquefied gas.
Russian aggression destroyed about $650B of Ukraine’s assets – Advisor to President
Russia’s full-scale aggression has destroyed about $650 billion worth of Ukrainian assets.
Ukraine, Latvia discuss possibility of agricultural exports via Latvian ports
Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Mykola Solskyi has paid a working visit to the Republic of Latvia to discuss the possibility of agricultural exports via Latvian ports.
Ukraine to be able to sell electricity on European market – Marchenko
Ukraine will now be able sell its electricity on the European market.
24 April 2022
Ukrainians may help Europe overcome labor shortages – IMF
Ukrainian refugees who want to stay abroad for a long time could be a positive factor for Europe which will experience labor shortages in the medium term.
IMF supports Ukraine's strategy for speedy economic recovery
The international community supports Ukraine's strategy for speedy economic recovery, particularly in the areas where there are no hostilities, and is ready to seek ways to provide financial assistance.
Ukraine, Poland to strengthen cooperation in railway sector - Shmyhal
The memorandum on strengthening cooperation in the railway sector with Poland will help dramatically increase the rail transportation of Ukrainian exports to the EU and world markets through Europe.
23 April 2022
Shmyhal discusses further assistance to Ukraine with Georgieva
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed further assistance to Ukraine with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.