Baerbock calls on Russia to fulfill "grain deal"
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called on Russia to fulfill its obligations under the agreement on the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Economy
Poland to continue help Ukraine export grain
Poland and other EU countries will continue help Ukraine to export grain to third countries amid Russia's refusal to fulfil its commitments under the grain initiative.
Russia blocks 218 ships participating in ‘grain initiative’
The movement of 218 ships participating in the "grain initiative" is currently practically blocked.
French FM: Europe continues to import Ukrainian grain via solidarity lanes
Europe continues to import Ukrainian grain through the land corridor, and Russia should reconsider its decision to withdraw from the "grain agreement".
President’s Office calls for transfer of confiscated Russian assets to Ukraine
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Head of the President's Office, calls on the international community to hand over confiscated Russian assets to Ukraine.
Ship with 40,000 t of grain for Ethiopia unable to leave port due to Russian blockade
The vessel IKARIA ANGEL, carrying 40,000 tonnes of grain for Ethiopia, has been unable to leave the Ukrainian port today, as Russia resumed blockade after withdrawing from the ‘grain deal’.
Yermak: Russia searching for commercial microchips on foreign markets to be used by military
The Russians are searching for commercial microchips for military use wherever they can, so it is necessary to make it impossible for them.
EU calls on Russia to walk back on move to withdraw from "grain deal"
The European Union has called on Russia to revert its decision to suspend the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Kuleba calls Russia’s statements to supply grain to poor countries ‘hunger PR’
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has commented on Russia's statements about its readiness to supply grain to poor countries after reports of termination of its participation in the grain agreement.
29 October 2022
Infrastructure Ministry: Ukraine ready to continue exporting grain to ensure food security
Ukraine remains a reliable partner for the civilized world and is ready to continue shipping agricultural products to ensure global food security.
MFA: Russia's withdrawal from ‘grain agreement’ signifies course towards destabilizing food security
The statement made by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation about the suspension of Russia's participation in the grain initiative is the implementation of Moscow's course towards destabilizing global food security.
UN says in contact with Russia on grain deal
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has said that the UN maintains contact with Russia regarding the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Russia announces withdrawal from UN-brokered grain deal
Russia has announced its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
NBU sells $227.6M on interbank foreign exchange market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has sold USD 227.59 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
Russians stolen 4M cu m of water from Dnieper since they blew up hydraulic structure in Kherson region
Russia has stolen over 4,000,000 cubic meters of water from the Dnieper since they blew up a temporary hydraulic structure blocking the flow of water to the occupied Crimea.
UN chief seeking renewal of grain deal - spokesperson
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses his strong support to the renewal and full implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires on November 22.
28 October 2022
Government sets fixed electricity rates for another five months
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has set fixed electricity rates for household consumers for a period until the end of the heating season. The special service obligations imposed on market participants were extended.
Budget envisages UAH 12.7B for natural gas purchase for winter - Shmyhal
LLC Gas Supply Company Naftogaz Trading will start purchasing gas for the autumn-winter period within the framework of a special budget program worth UAH 12.7 billion.
Six more ships with agricultural products leave Ukrainian ports
On October 28, six ships carrying Ukrainian agricultural products left the ports of Odesa region as part of the "grain initiative".
Ukrenergo instructs that power supply restrictions be imposed across all regions
Ukrenergo National Power Company has instructed regional power distribution companies to impose restrictions on power supply services for different consumer groups all over the country.
Baykar CEO expects to complete plant in Ukraine in two years
Türkiye’s Baykar is planning to complete the construction of its manufacturing plant in Ukraine in two years.
IAEA in talks with Ukraine, Russia on sealing deal on safety zone around ZNPP as soon as possible - Grossi
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Raphael Grossi, on Thursday briefed members of the UN Security Council at a closed-door session on the situation at Ukraine’s nuclear facilities.
IAEA to inspect Ukrainian nuclear facilities to refute Russian "dirty bomb" false claims
This week, IAEA inspectors will visit two nuclear facilities in Ukraine at Kyiv's request to refute Russian fake news claiming Ukraine was plotting a "dirty bomb" attack on its own soil.
27 October 2022
Power outages in Kyiv region: All services still working to stabilize situation
Electricity supply restrictions have been introduced in Kyiv region: such power outages may last longer than four hours.
Ukraine starts testing import of electricity from Europe
JSC Energy Company of Ukraine has started testing import of electricity from Europe.
Grain corridor: Ukraine has already exported 3.7 mln T of corn, 2.6 mln T of wheat
3.7 million tonnes of corn and 2.6 million tonnes of wheat were exported from Ukraine through the Odesa region sea ports for 88 days of operation of the "grain corridor".
Steel production in Ukraine shrinks by 66% in nine months
Ukrainian steel mills produced 5.526 million tonnes of steel from January through September 2022, which is 66.1% or 10.768 million tonnes less than in the same period of 2021.
Tougher power supply caps in parts of Ukraine amid continued Russian strikes on energy infrastructure
After the latest Russian strikes overnight Thursday, energy companies are forced to introduce stricter restrictions in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy and Zhytomyr regions, as well as the city of Kyiv, which will be adjusted depending on the current situation in the country’s power system.
UCAB predicts 30% drop in gross sunflower harvest in Ukraine
According to preliminary estimates by the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business, the gross sunflower harvest in the 2022/2023 marketing year will decrease by 30% compared to the average annual figure for the past three years.