U.S. at UNSC: Russia using captured nuclear plant in Ukraine as pawn in its dirty war
Russia has no right to use the Zaporizhia NPP in its dirty war and must stop its aggression and withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
Economy
06 September 2022
President: Ukraine can replace dirty Russian energy resources, become green hub for EU
Ukraine has the potential to become a green energy hub for Europe that will replace Russia's dirty energy resources.
President: More than $1 trillion needed to rebuild Ukraine
The complete recovery of Ukraine after the victory in the war unleashed by Russia will be the largest economic project in Europe, which can currently be estimated at more than $1 trillion.
IAEA calls for creating security zone around ZNPP immediately
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its report following its mission’s visit to the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest station, which was captured by Russian troops on March 4, has called for the immediate creation of a safety zone around the facility.
Sowing of winter grain crops begins in seven regions of Ukraine
Ukrainian farmers have already started to sow winter grain crops, such as wheat, rye and barley, in seven regions.
Ukraine’s international reserves grow by 13.6%, to $25.4B
In August 2022, Ukraine’s international reserves increased by 13.6%, to USD 25.436 billion as of September 1.
Six more grain ships leave Ukraine's Black Sea ports
Six vessels loaded with Ukrainian agricultural products departed from Ukraine's Black Sea ports through a "grain corridor" early on Tuesday, September 6.
Russia’s energy export revenues reached almost €160B since it invaded Ukraine
For the six months of the war against Ukraine – from February 24 to August 24 – Russia earned at least €158 billion in revenue from fossil fuel exports, which indicates the need for immediate tightening of economic restrictions on the Russian Federation.
Kuleba: Ukraine can help EU ease energy crisis, Russia trying to impede
Ukraine can help the European Union ease energy crisis this winter with its electricity exports, which is why Russia is trying to seize the Zaporizhzhia NPP and impede them.
European Commission President announces additional EUR 5B in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that Brussels will offer Ukraine an additional 5 billion euros in macro-financial assistance this week.
05 September 2022
Ukraine, Europe to withstand battle for heating season – PM Shmyhal
The European Union has been preparing for this heating season, filling gas storage facilities and cutting energy expenditures. Meanwhile, Ukraine has created bigger coal and gas reserves than usually.
Minister Galushchenko: Now it is impossible to repair power lines at ZNPP due to hostilities
At the moment, it is impossible to repair power transmission lines at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) due to hostilities.
Ukraine already exported 2M tonnes of grain through Odesa ports - expert
As of September 4, Ukraine exported 2 million tonnes of grain and other agricultural products through the unlocked Odesa seaports.
ZNPP’s power unit No.6 disconnected from Ukraine’s power grid
Due to a fire caused by Russian shelling, the last power transmission line connecting the Zaporizhzhia NPP with Ukraine’s power grid was turned off today, power unit No. 6, which supplies the NPP's own needs, was disconnected from the network.
Shmyhal, Sefcovic discuss Ukraine's integration into EU energy market
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Vice President of the European Commission, Maros Sefcovic, have discussed the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's integration into the EU energy market.
Two IAEA representatives remain at Zaporizhzhia NPP - Energoatom
Four representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) left Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on September 5, with two IAEA mission members remaining at the station.
Ukraine yet to see nuclear engineering report following IAEA visit to ZNPP - Podolyak
At the Zaporizhia NPP, next to which the invaders have deployed and fire MLR systems, a nuclear engineering audit is required even more than the peacekeeping efforts of an IAEA mission.
04 September 2022
ENTSO-E agrees to increase Ukraine’s electricity export capacity during peak hours
The European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) has increased the available cross-border capacity for Ukraine’s electricity exports towards the EU to 300 megawatts. Such capacities will be available to Ukrainian exporters during peak consumption hours.
Ukraine expects to receive EUR 5B in macro-financial assistance from EU this week
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expects that Ukraine will receive EUR 5 billion in macro-financial assistance from the EU this week. He discussed with German partners the issue of receiving another EUR 3 billion in support, as well as providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine next year.
PM Shmyhal: Peacekeeping mission under aegis of EU and UN needs to be sent to ZNPP
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal insists a peacekeeping mission under the aegis of the European Union and the United Nations needs to be sent to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) to ensure its complete demilitarization.
Ukraine, Austria to cooperate in development of projects - Svyrydenko
The Ukrainian and Austrian governments have signed a framework agreement on economic cooperation in the development of projects, including in the field of health care, which provides for the construction and equipment of a number of medical facilities.
Twelve more grain ships leave Ukrainian ports
Twelve ships loaded with grain departed from Ukraine's Black Sea ports early on Sunday, September 4.
Ukraine-Poland border: 45-km line of trucks sparks concern in Kyiv
The number of phytosanitary and veterinary inspectors should be increased on the Polish side of the border in order to settle the critical situation with checkpoints’ capacity as transport companies are facing massive delays.
Ukrainian companies to take part in defense expo in Poland
Four Ukrainian companies will participate in the International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO 2022), which will take place in the Polish city of Kielce September 6 through September 9.
Ukraine receives nearly $37B in financial support from IMF over 30 years
About USD 37 billion of financial support within the framework of 13 cooperation programs and the implementation of numerous structural reforms in the areas of monetary and fiscal policy, bank, judicial and tax policy, customs, public administration, the fight against corruption, the land market and medicine – these are the results of long-term coordinated cooperation of Ukraine with the Fund.
World Bank approved USD 14.4B and EUR 2.1B worth of loans for Ukraine over 30 years
Over the past 30 years, the World Bank has approved 70 loans worth USD 14.4 billion and EUR 2.1 billion for Ukraine, of which USD 11.8 billion and EUR 1.2 billion had already been received.
EU ready if Russia cuts off gas deliveries - European Commissioner
Due to storage capacities and energy-saving measures, the European Union is “well prepared” in the event of a total halt in Russian gas deliveries.
03 September 2022
Zaporizhzhia NPP disconnected from power grid, operating through reserve line - IAEA
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been disconnected from its main power line and is operating through a reserve line, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported has said.
Germany sees as groundless full halt to gas transit via Nord Stream
Russia’s Gazprom failed to resume gas supplies through the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany on Saturday, citing technical issues, a move Germany has decried as groundless.