Ukraine to receive $500M in financial assistance from international partners – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine will receive $500 million in financial assistance from international partners.
Economy
Sixth package of EU sanctions targeting Russia must include oil embargo
The next package of sanctions that the European Union is set to impose on Russia must lay down an embargo on Russian oil.
Continued economic support from partners important to Ukraine - IMF
Continued economic support by Ukraine's partners is very important for rebuilding Ukraine.
17 April 2022
Zelensky discusses with IMF head the issue of post-war reconstruction
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva the issues of ensuring Ukraine's financial stability and preparations for post-war reconstruction.
Budget deficit could reach $5B in coming months - Ukraine PM
In the coming months, the Ukrainian budget deficit could reach $5 billion therefore financial assistance from the West is needed more than ever.
Estonia, Bulgaria ban Russian ships from ports
As part of sanctions endorsed by the European Union, Russian-flagged ships are not allowed to enter Estonian ports from April 17, 2022.
EU allocates EUR 50M in additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to fight against Russia's unprovoked invasion and Russian troops continue to launch missile attacks and bomb Ukrainian cities and villages, killing civilians and destroying critical civilian infrastructure, the EU has allocated an additional EUR 50 million in humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable groups in all regions of Ukraine.
Oil embargo could be part of sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia - Yermak
The head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Andriy Yermak, has said that an oil embargo could be part of the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Inflation in Ukraine will reach 10-20% in 2022 - Ustenko
Inflation in Ukraine will reach 10-20% this year.
Zelensky vows new homes to all Ukraine defenders
President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the government to work toward housing all Ukrainians who lost their homes as a result of the Russian war, as well as for all those who defend the nation at the front line and work in the public interest.
Belgian ports stop servicing Russian-flagged ships
Starting April 17, in line with the fifth package of sanctions imposed by the European Union over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, all seaports in Belgium will suspend servicing commercial vessels flying a Russian flag, with certain exemptions remaining in place, laid down in the EU decision.
16 April 2022
In Ukraine, damage to educational facilities affected in Russian strikes amounts to over $5B
As a result of full-scale Russian aggression, more than a thousand educational facilities across Ukraine were damaged or completely destroyed.
Electricity tariffs not to be raised for six months for 80% of consumers
Electricity tariffs for Ukrainian households consuming under 250 kWh per month will not increase for the next six months.
President: Sowing campaign started in all regions of Ukraine
The sowing campaign has started in all regions of Ukraine, including Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
Ukravtodor: 240 km of roads cleared in liberated areas
A total of 240 kilometers of roads have been cleared in Ukrainian regions liberated from Russian invaders.
15 April 2022
Ukraine’s energy minister praises Poland for dropping Russian coal
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko has welcomed Poland's decision to abandon coal supplies from the Russian Federation and Belarus, as well as to ban these nations’ transit via its territory.
Britain to pump up gas supplies to EU - media
Britain will have enough gas supply to meet demand from April to September, and will even ship more gas to Europe due to low storage levels there.
Experts tracking Russian oil transportation to prevent Kremlin from circumventing sanctions
A group of Ukrainian and international experts tracks the Russian oil transportation routes to prevent the Russian Federation from circumventing sanctions.
Zelensky: Ukraine's economy continues to operate despite war
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and members of the Cabinet of Ministers have discussed current economic issues during martial law in Ukraine.
NBU: UAH 685B worth of cash in circulation as of early April
Some UAH 685 billion worth of cash was in circulation as of April 1.
Energy Ministry: Renewable energy assets worth $5.5B located in combat zone
The value of renewable energy assets located in the combat zone exceeds $5.5 billion.
Georgieva: IMF preparing for massive reconstruction of Ukraine
The IMF has stepped up emergency financing to help Ukraine, launched a special account for further funding, and works with international partners to prepare for the massive reconstruction effort.
14 April 2022
Ireland: Sixth round of sanctions against Russia must include oil embargo
Ireland is in favor of including a Russian oil embargo in the sixth round of EU sanctions.
Ukraine not planning to restrict certain agricultural exports
Ukraine is not planning to impose restrictions on the export deliveries of certain agricultural products, namely barley, corn, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds and sunflower oil.
Agrarian policy ministry: 2M hectares already sown with crops in Ukraine
About 2 million hectares of planted areas have already been sown with crops in Ukraine despite the Russian armed aggression.
13 April 2022
Latvia can help Ukraine export grain via its own ports - Levits
Latvia can help Ukraine export grain through Latvian ports, President Egils Levits has said.
Economy ministry: 300 businesses relocated to western Ukraine
A total of 300 enterprises have already been relocated from the areas of hostilities to western Ukraine as part of the business relocation program.
Monobank reports losses in Q1 2022
Over the first quarter of 2022, Ukraine’s monobank suffered losses in the amount of over UAH 100 million.
Sowing campaign launched in all regions, except Luhansk Region – Shmyhal
The sowing campaign has been launched in all regions of Ukraine, except Luhansk Region.