Shmyhal: Five high-voltage substations damaged during Russia’s latest massive attack
During the 13th large-scale attack on energy facilities, enemy missiles hit five high-voltage substations in the central, southern, and southwestern regions.
Economy
27 January 2023
War-related direct losses of Ukrainian businesses reach $13B - research
Due to the Russian full-scale invasion, at least 109 large and medium-sized Ukrainian enterprises of various forms of ownership suffered direct losses, estimated at a total of $13 billion.
Bulker carrying 16,000 t of Ukrainian grain passes inspection in Istanbul
As the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul continues its work within the framework of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a bulk carrier with 16,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat on board, bound for Afghanistan, passed the relevant inspection earlier today.
26 January 2023
EU announces launch of Donor Coordination Platform to support Ukraine's recovery
The European Union announced the launch of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform to support Ukraine's repair, recovery and reconstruction after the destruction caused by Russian aggression.
Ukraine has exported 2.4M tonnes of grain in January
This month, Ukraine has exported 2.4 million tonnes of grain through the grain corridor.
U.S. Treasury hits Russian defense industry, Wagner Group with more sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken additional actions to degrade the Russian Federation’s capacity to wage war against Ukraine by sanctioning six individuals and 12 entities.
Capital city, Kyiv region returning to stabilization blackouts
The city of Kyiv and Kyiv region are returning to the previous schedules of stabilization power outages.
National Bank expects economy to start rebounding as early as this year
The National Bank expects the economy to grow by 0.3% this year, by 4.1% in 2024, and by 6.4% in 2025.
Japanese Agency for International Cooperation resumes operations in Ukraine - PM Shmyhal
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is resuming its work in Ukraine, set to focus on recovery issues.
Inflation to slow down to 18.7% in 2023 - NBU outlook
The National Bank predicts a slowdown in inflation to 18.7% in 2023. This will be facilitated by continued tight monetary conditions, a decrease in global inflation, and weak consumer demand amid power outages.
25 January 2023
Russia has caused almost $138 billion in damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure – KSE
As of December 2022, the total amount of damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure due to the war is estimated at $137.8 billion. The amount has increased by almost $2 billion since November.
24 January 2023
Construction project for Bayraktar manufacturing plant completed in Ukraine
The legal framework has been formed and a project has been completed in relation to the construction of Bayraktar TB2 manufacturing plant in Ukraine.
Ambassador of Ukraine: Grain agreement proves its viability, extension pending
The grain agreement, which will expire in less than 60 days, has proven its viability, and the issue of its extension is currently pending.
PM Shmyhal announces launch of financial ‘Ramstein format’
The G7 countries have created a platform to coordinate the financing of reconstruction works and reforms in Ukraine. The first meeting of the Secretariat is scheduled for this week.
NPPs cover 55% of Ukraine’s power consumption - Energoatom
About 55% of the total electricity consumption is covered by eight nuclear power plant units operating in the government-controlled territory.
Electricity generation up in Ukraine, while deficit remains significant - Ukrenergo
Electricity generation has increased in Ukraine but the capacity deficit is still significant.
IAEA’s permanent monitoring mission launches work at Khmelnytskyi NPP
A permanent monitoring mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has started its work at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
Russian space intelligence collapses due to sanctions - GUR
The Russian space intelligence system has been widely affected by international sanctions as domestic production of key elements has stopped without foreign-made electronics.
23 January 2023
President's Office: Parts for energy equipment to restore power grid could be manufactured in Ukraine
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held a regular meeting via video conference to discuss the supply of equipment needed to repair Ukraine's power grid.
Zelensky calls on American businesses to cooperate with Ukraine now
Ukrainian President e Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the participants in a meeting of the National Association of State Chambers.
EU approves EUR 500M in military aid to Ukraine
The EU Foreign Affairs Council has reached a political agreement on another tranche of military aid to Ukraine worth EUR 500 million under the European Peace Facility.
Ukraine sends more than 194,000 tonnes of grain to Africa this year
Ukraine has already sent 194,400 tonnes of agricultural products to Africa, including 46,500 tonnes of wheat, since the beginning of this year.
Italy may drop Russian gas supplies by winter of 2024-2025
Italy could abandon its dependence on Russian gas imports by the winter of 2024-2025.
Ukrainian court seizes two planes, worth EUR 10M, owned by Russian company
The Ukrainian court seized two AN148 aircraft belonging to a Russian joint-stock company.
In January, number of “grain corridor” ships crossing Bosphorus daily hallves
In January 2023, an average of two to three vessels pass through the Bosphorus Strait under the "Grain Corridor" initiative per day, which is half as many as in September-October last year, when an average of six ships crossed the strait.
As power deficit in energy system increases, consumption caps breached in five regions
As of the morning of January 23, due to the decrease in temperature, electricity shortage in Ukraine's power system has increased, while consumption limits have already been exceeded in five regions.
22 January 2023
Grain Corridor: Business calls on UN, Turkey to increase ship inspections
The European Business Association has called on the UN and Turkey to contribute to increasing the number of inspections of vessels loaded with Ukrainian foodstuffs, as well as continuing the grain initiative.
Ukraine exports 2-3M tonnes of foodstuffs less every month
Since October, Ukrainian ports have been forced to work at less than half of their capacity, and every month Ukraine is not able to export 2-3 million tonnes of grain to the world market.
Bulk carrier with 30,000 t of wheat for Ethiopia leaves Chornomorsk Port
Another ship loaded with 30,000 tones of Ukrainian-produced wheat for Ethiopia has left the Odesa region’s Chornomorsk Port.