Coal stocks in TPP warehouses decrease by 7.9% over week - Ukrenergo
As of January 31, 2022, coal reserves in the warehouses of Ukrainian thermal power plants (TPPs) amount to 657,200 tonnes, which is 7.9% below the level recorded on January 24.
Economy
Ukraine starts physical import of gas from Hungary
On Tuesday, February 1, Ukraine started physical imports of gas from Hungary for the first time, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) CEO Sergiy Makogon wrote on Facebook.
Zelensky says Ukraine, Turkey to seal FTA deal as early as this week
A free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey is expected to be signed within days.
Ukrnafta produced 1.1 bcm of gas, 1.5M tonnes of oil in 2021
In 2021, PJSC Ukrnafta produced 1.117 billion cubic meters of gas and 1.499 million tonnes of oil and condensate, maintaining production result at the level of 2020, Ukrinform reports, referring to the company’s press service.
Zelensky: Ukraine's financial system under control
The Ukrainian economy is stabilizing, and the country's financial system is under control, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukraine has enough energy resources – Zelensky
Ukraine has sufficient energy resources for the heating season, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in his speech at the opening of the seventh session of the Verkhovna Rada of IX convocation.
EU assistance to Ukraine a signal to investors that there's nothing to fear - Dombrovskis
The provision of EUR 1.2 billion in emergency macro-financial assistance to Ukraine by the European Commission should be a signal to investors that there is no reason to withdraw funds from Ukraine.
Infrastructure Ministry, EU Commission agree on roadmap for implementing CAA agreement
Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov and Director General of the European Commission's department for Mobility and Transport Henrik Hololei have agreed on a roadmap for implementing the Common Aviation Area (CAA) Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
Defense chief says soldiers’ allowance could be raised in 2022
Raising military allowances is an urgent issue for the government, so the plan is to increase their base rate to double the minimum wage by 2023.
Ukraine, Poland agree on lifting restrictions on transit of freight cars
Ukraine and Poland have agreed on lifting restrictions on the transit of freight cars through Ukraine to Poland by rail as soon as possible.
31 January 2022
State Service on Food Safety refunded UAH 11.4M to consumers in 2021
In 2021, the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection of Ukraine transferred refund payments totaling UAH 11.4 million to consumers, which is UAH 1.2 million more than in 2020, Ukrinform reports, referring to the department’s press service.
Ukravtogaz to close its CNG stations on Feb 1
Ukravtogaz, a subsidiary of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, will close its compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across Ukraine on February 1, 2022, Ukrinform reports, referring to the company’s press service.
Banks provided UAH 1.7B under Affordable Loans program last week
Last week authorized banks issued loans for a total sum of UAH 1.7 billion to representatives of the micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises under the government’s program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%", Ukrinform reports, referring to the Economy Ministry’s press service.
Defense minister: No threat of Ukraine’s economy transition to wartime footing
The Ukrainian army is ready to repel the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, and there is no threat of Ukraine’s economy transition to a wartime footing.
NBU records decrease in currency demand on interbank market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has recorded a decline in currency demand on the interbank foreign exchange market last Friday, according to a press release issued by the central bank, Ukrinform reports.
PM: Ukraine has enough resources for macroeconomic stability
Ukraine currently has enough resources to ensure its macroeconomic and macro-financial stability.
NBU provides UAH 881M in refinancing to three banks
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided UAH 881 million in refinancing to three banks, Ukrinform reports, referring to the central bank’s press service.
Ukraine plans to approve 55 bills on European integration this year – PM Shmyhal
This year Ukraine plans to adopt 92 legal acts and 55 bills related to implementing the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has posted on Facebook.
29 January 2022
Zelensky on foreign financial assistance: We’re waiting for tranches
By providing financial support, foreign countries and international organizations demonstrate that they believe in the stability of Ukraine's economy and give the right signals.
Shmyhal: Ukraine creating comfortable environment for foreign business
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine makes efforts to create a comfortable environment for foreign investors and businesses to work in Ukraine.
28 January 2022
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine may become ‘gas safe deposit’ for Europe
Europe may use Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities to stabilize potential energy crises.
Shmyhal sees development of hydrogen energy as important area in talks with EU
The Ukrainian government has outlined the development of hydrogen energy as one of the most important areas in negotiations with the European Union.
Ukrainian banks received UAH 77.5B in net profit in 2021 – NBU
In January-December 2021, Ukrainian banks received UAH 77.5 billion in net profit, which is the highest in the past years.
More than 86,400 land agreements registered in Ukraine
As of January 27, 86,419 agreements on the purchase and sale of agricultural land were registered in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry.
Ukraine expects to import 6M tonnes of coal in Q1 2022 – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine expects to import 6 million tonnes of coal in the first quarter of 2022, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Biden: US exploring additional support to help Ukraine’s economy
The United States is exploring additional macroeconomic support to help Ukraine’s economy amidst Russia’s military pressure.
Inflation reached 10% in 2021 - NBU
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in 2021 reached 10%, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Canada, Ukraine to start negotiating CUFTA expansion
In the near future, Canada and Ukraine will start negotiating the expansion of the current free trade agreement.
Marchenko, business ombudsman discuss improving business climate in Ukraine
Ukrainian Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko and a newly appointed Business Ombudsman Roman Waschuk have discussed the issue of improving business climate in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Government portal.