President: 22 million tonnes of grain currently blocked in Ukraine
Ukraine negotiates the creation of grain export opportunities with the UN and Turkey. Currently, 22 million tonnes of grain are blocked at Ukrainian ports.
Economy
Dombrovskis: Ukraine to get first batch of EU aid in summer
The first batch of EU macro-financial assistance within the framework of the new program for Ukraine will be provided immediately after the ratification by the European Parliament and national parliaments, as expected, before the summer vacations.
EU candidate status to speed up post-war recovery of Ukraine – von der Leyen
Europe has a special responsibility for the future fate of Ukraine and an opportunity to make more intensive efforts for its development and recovery after the country was officially granted the status of a candidate country for membership in the European Union.
Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 to be held in London
The United Kingdom will host the next Ukraine Recovery Conference, which is to be held in 2023.
Damage to Ukraine's infrastructure from Russian aggression exceeded $100B - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure caused by Russian aggression has exceeded $100 billion.
Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction to consist of three stages – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine’s reconstruction plan consists of three stages, and thousands of rebuilding projects will need to be implemented after Ukraine wins the war.
Lugano Conference: Ukraine presents extensive recovery plan
The two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference is opening in the Swiss city of Lugano on July 4, 2022.
Lugano Conference: Ukraine presents extensive recovery plan
The two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference is opening in the Swiss city of Lugano on July 4, 2022.
Stolen rolled metal, grain taken from Mariupol to neutral waters, loaded on Syria-bound ships
From the port of Mariupol, the invaders carry rolled metal and grain on small river-sea vessels to loading platforms in "neutral" waters off Kerch coast, and then transport cargo farther on through Syria.
Ukraine’s defense industry has incredible potential – arms manufacturer CEO
Ukraine’s defense industry has incredible potential but its enterprises were half-loaded at the time when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while for certain types of equipment produced, the numbers were even lower.
Greek companies saving Russia from oil embargo - Kuleba
Greek private companies that provide Russia with tankers to transport oil are, in fact, pulling it out of the oil embargo.
03 July 2022
Ukraine spends UAH130B a month on its Army - Shmyhal
Currently, about UAH 130 billion is spent on maintaining the Ukrainian Army every month.
NBU ups key rate to 25% without consulting gov’t - PM
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the National Bank of Ukraine did not take the opportunity to discuss the decision to raise its key rate to 25% and its long-term effects before passing it.
Ukraine increases agricultural exports by 30% in June - UCAB
Ukraine exported 2.7 million tonnes of agricultural products in June, which is 30% higher than in May.
02 July 2022
Zelensky: Reconstruction of Ukraine is biggest economic project in Europe of our time
Reconstruction of Ukraine requires colossal investments: billions, new technologies, best practices, new institutions and, of course, reforms.
No safety guarantees for IAEA mission to Zaporizhia NPP until it’s occupied by Russia, say Ukraine officials
The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi have reached a full understanding that it is impossible to ensure the safety of the agency's mission at the Zaporizhia NPP while it remains occupied by the Russian military.
Ukraine ensures continued pension payments to those temporarily out of country
Pension payments in Ukraine shall not be suspended to senior citizens who have fled the war.
Dry cargo ship carrying “stolen Ukrainian grain” checks in Turkish port
A ship from the occupied city of Berdyansk, southern Ukraine, entered the port of Karasu in Turkey, bringing Ukrainian grain highly likely stolen by Russia.
Volume of gas transit via Ukraine at 30-year low - GTS operator
In June, the volume of gas transit through the Ukrainian gas transmission system reached a historical minimum since 1991, amounting to a mere 1.25 billion cubic meters.
The Global Food Crisis and Europe: The Time to Counter the Threat is Now
Moscow, while losing the war it launched against Ukraine, seeks to artificially create a global food crisis and blame it on the European Union.
01 July 2022
Shmyhal thanks European Commission for announcing EUR 1B in support to Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has thanked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis for the financial support provided by European partners.
Ukraine, Canada discuss countering Russian aggression in energy sector
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko and Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson have held an online meeting and discussed energy security in the context of the Russian armed aggression in Ukraine.
Farmers harvest about 294,000 t of early grain and leguminous crops
Ukrainian agricultural enterprises have already threshed 293.8 thousand tonnes of early grain and leguminous crops.
European Commission waives customs duties and VAT on life-saving goods for Ukraine
The European Commission has waived customs duties and VAT on the import of life-saving goods from third countries for Ukrainians affected by the war.
30 June 2022
Unblocking grain exports: Kuleba urges African countries to put pressure on Russia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on the international community and all African countries to work together and put pressure on Russia to allow a safe sea route for Ukrainian food exports.
Lithuania to proceed with Kaliningrad transit sanctions as planned
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė said that the country will continue to implement the terms of the fourth package of EU sanctions against Russia and stop the transit of other goods to Kaliningrad Oblast from July 10, when the restrictions are set to come into effect.
Ukrainian railway operator says Starlink internet to be available on all trains by year-end
Satellite internet access provided by Starlink will be available on all Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) trains by the end of 2022.
Gazprom shares plunge 30% against failure to pay dividends
The annual general meeting of PJSC Gazprom shareholders decided not to approve the distribution of the company's profit and dividends for 2021.
Ukraine begins to export electricity to Romania
Just three months after the visa-free energy regime was launched, Ukraine began to export electricity towards Europe, namely to Romania.