Grain exports from Ukrainian ports must be ensured by military component - official
The export of grain from Ukrainian seaports must be ensured by a military component.
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First grain ship set to leave Ukraine on Monday
The possibility of the first grain carrier leaving one of Ukraine's ports on Monday is high.
31 July 2022
Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Egypt hasn’t refused Ukrainian grain, new contract to be signed
Egypt will conclude a new contract with Ukraine for the supply of grain as the Ukrainian side was unable to fulfill its contractual obligations in March-April due to Russia’s blockade of ports.
First "grain caravan" to leave Ukraine for Africa within days - media
The first caravan consisting of 16 vessels will depart from the Ukrainian ports in the near future. The first ship is expected to enter Turkey’s territorial waters as early as August 3 before moving on to Africa.
Lebanon seizes Syrian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
A Syrian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain was seized in Lebanon.
30 July 2022
S&P downgrades Ukraine’s rating to ‘CC’
S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Ukraine’s long-term foreign currency sovereign rating from ‘CCC+’ to ‘CC’.
29 July 2022
MEPs propose auctioning off Russian assets, transferring funds to Ukraine
Russian assets, frozen in the European Union, that can be used by Ukraine must be handed over to the embattled country, while the rest must be sold at auctions, with the proceeds being transferred to the Ukrainian budget.
Since war-start, Ukraine gets $13B in international financial aid - NBU
As of July 26, 2022, international financial aid to Ukraine has amounted to almost US$13 billion.
Ten ships loaded with grain ready to leave ‘Odesa’ and ‘Chornomorsk’ ports
Seventeen vessels have been loaded in “Odesa” and “Chornomorsk” ports, ten of which are ready to leave.
Ukraine expects to harvest up to 20M tonnes of wheat
This year Ukraine’s wheat harvest is expected to reach 18-20 million tonnes, which is fivefold higher than the domestic consumer demand.
FAO to announce tender to purchase storage equipment for Ukrainian grain
In the coming days, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will announce a tender to purchase temporary storage equipment intended for the newly-harvested grain. Farmers from 20 regions of Ukraine will gain access to such equipment.
Zelensky: Ukraine ready to export grain, awaits signals from partners to start
Ukraine is ready for grain shipments and is awaiting signals from the partners to start.
Ambassadors of G7 and Turkey arrive in Odesa to reiterate ‘grain deal’ implementation
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries and Turkey have arrived in Odesa to reiterate the importance of implementing the agreement to allow the resumption of Ukrainian food exports.
Inflation to reach 31% in 2022, GDP to drop by third - National Bank
In 2022, inflation will reach 31%, and GDP will decrease by a third. In the coming year, the economy is expected to return to growth, while inflationary dynamics will decline.
Syrian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian barley enters port of Lebanon – Ambassador
On July 27, a Syrian ship, loaded in Feodosia with barley taken from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, entered the Lebanese port of Tripoli.
28 July 2022
India resumes sunflower oil imports from Ukraine
India, the world’s biggest edible oil importer, is expected to receive its first shipments of sunflower oil from Ukraine in September after a five-month gap.
27 July 2022
Ukraine preparing to increase electricity exports to EU - Zelensky
Ukraine is preparing to export more electricity to consumers in the European Union.
U.S. allocates $500M contribution to support countries affected by Russia’s war
The U.S. government has allocated a $500 million U.S. contribution to the European Bank for the Reconstruction and Development to support businesses and public services affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as other countries impacted by the war.
Kubrakov: Agricultural exports through Danube ports will reach 1.3M tonnes in July
Exports of agricultural products through the Danube ports will come to 1.3 million tonnes in July, according to Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Ukraine retains plans to boost exports of organic foods to $1B - official
In recent years, Ukraine was among the TOP-5 largest suppliers of organic products to the EU. By 2030, it is planned to increase the export of organic foods to $1 billion.
Grain exports from Ukraine: Joint Coordination Center officially opens in Istanbul
The Joint Coordination Center, which will take care of the export of grain and other foodstuffs from the ports of Ukraine through the Black Sea, has opened officially in Istanbul.
Kubrakov on grain exports: Ukraine will shift to Plan B if Russia attacks ports
Ukraine will supply agricultural products to foreign markets via alternative routes if Russia continues shelling the port infrastructure.
Three Ukrainian Black Sea ports resume operations - Ukrainian Navy
The Ukrainian Black Sea ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi have reopened after an agreement was signed in Istanbul to resume grain exports from Ukraine.
Ukraine’s GTS capable of fully covering Nord Stream 1 capacities - minister
Even in the conditions of the unprovoked war, unleashed by Russia, Ukraine adheres to its international obligations regarding the transit of Russian gas. At the same time, the Ukrainian GTS is able to ensure the transit of the entire volume of gas that Russia ships through the Nord Stream 1 pipe.
Ukraine expects to get up to $20B in loan from IMF, says NBU governor
Ukraine is in consultations with the International Monetary Fund to seal by year-end an agreement for a $15-$20 billion loan to help restore its war-torn economy.
26 July 2022
Government lifts ban on rye, mineral fertilizer exports
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has lifted a ban on the export of rye and mineral fertilizers.
Naftogaz of Ukraine announces default on Eurobonds
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC has not made payments to Eurobond holders, which indicates default.
PM Shmyhal outlines new ways to ramp up Ukraine's export potential
Ukraine is looking for new logistics routes to ramp up its export potential.
Ukraine can help EU replace 5 bcm of Russian gas - Galushchenko
Ukraine stands in solidarity with the European Union in overcoming the energy crisis caused by a reduction in Russian gas supplies to the EU and is ready to supply 1.5 gigawatts of electricity to the EU countries, thus replacing about five billion cubic meters of natural gas.