Over 2.6M ha of farmlands must be demined in Ukraine
Ukraine may curb the production of agricultural products and food this year as more than 2.6 million hectares of farmlands require demining due to Russian aggression.
Economy
Finland allocates another EUR 5M to support grain deal
The Government of Finland allocates another EUR 5 million to the World Food Program (WFP) to support the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
US to impose new sanctions on 200 Russian individuals, entities - WSJ
The Biden administration is expected to impose a new package of sanctions on about 200 Russian individuals and legal entities this week.
21 February 2023
IMF confirms unwavering support for Ukraine
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva praised the stability of the Ukrainian economy amid Russia’s full-scale invasion and assured Ukraine of the Fund's firm support in the future.
Another $17B needed this year for Ukraine’s rapid recovery this year - PM
This year, Ukraine needs another $17 billion for the rapid reconstruction of energy, critical, and housing infrastructure, as well as economic recovery.
Ukraine expects to receive from U.S. first tranche of almost $10B as soon as possible - PM Shmyhal
Ukraine expects to receive the first tranche of almost $10 billion in direct budget aid from the United States as soon as possible as an important element of the country’s financial stability.
EU extends Russia sanctions over seizure of Ukrainian territories
The European Union extended for a year the restrictions imposed on Russia in response to the illegal recognition, occupation, or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine.
U.S. champions support for Ukraine - study
Since the outset of the full-scale war, external support for Ukraine has followed the same pattern: the U.S. leads, Europe follows, while the West allocates much less to help Ukraine than to overcome its own economic issues.
20 February 2023
IMF Managing Director commends activity of institutions in Ukraine during war
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva commended the activities of the Ukrainian state and all institutions that continue to work despite the full-scale Russian invasion.
Shmyhal says Ukraine hopes for launch of new $15B program with IMF
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met in Kyiv with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the IMF team and said Ukraine hopes for the launch of a new program worth more than $15 billion.
Zelensky meets with IMF managing director
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Kyiv and thanked her for supporting Ukraine since the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ten grain ships leave Ukrainian seaports in last two days
Ten ships carrying 361,200 tonnes of agricultural products departed from the ports of the Odesa region on February 18-19, 2023.
EU allocates over EUR 17M for project to support Ukraine in digital sector
The European Union is launching the Digital Transformation for Ukraine (DT4UA) project and allocating EUR 17.4 million in assistance.
Türkiye not exporting to Russia any goods that could be used in defense industry - Çavuşoğlu
Türkiye has not imposed sanctions on Russia but neither does it allow its territory to be used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and nor does it export to Russia products that can be used in the defense industry.
Japan planning to provide $5.5B in additional financial aid for Ukraine
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida has stated that Japan will provide $5.5 billion in additional financial aid for the reconstruction of infrastructure in Ukraine.
19 February 2023
No capacity deficit in Ukraine’s power system - Ukrenergo
The operator of Ukraine’s energy system, Ukrenergo, says no capacity shortage is being observed or forecast in the short term. All power plants operate in normal mode, in line with the dispatchers’ instructions and schedules.
NBU sells $660.6M on interbank foreign exchange market over past week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $660.6 and purchased $4.9 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
Grain from Ukraine: 25,000 t of wheat to be shipped to Kenya
The implementation of the Grain from Ukraine program is gaining momentum. At the moment, a bulk carrier is being loaded with 25,000 tonnes of wheat at Chornomorsk Port and will soon sail to the Republic of Kenya.
Grain from Ukraine: 25,000 t of wheat to be shipped to Kenya
The implementation of the Grain from Ukraine program is gaining momentum. At the moment, a bulk carrier is being loaded with 25,000 tonnes of wheat at Chornomorsk Port and will soon sail to the Republic of Kenya.
18 February 2023
110,000 tonnes of grain delivered to Ethiopia, Somalia under Grain from Ukraine program
Within the framework of the Grain from Ukraine program, 110,000 tonnes of grain have been delivered to Ethiopia and Somalia.
25,000 tonnes of grain to be delivered to Kenya within Grain From Ukraine program
The Grain From Ukraine program is gaining pace. Now a ship bound for Kenya is being loaded in the port of Chornomorsk.
25,000 tonnes of grain to be delivered to Kenya within Grain From Ukraine program
The Grain From Ukraine program is gaining pace. Now a ship bound for Kenya is being loaded in the port of Chornomorsk.
25,000 tonnes of grain to be delivered to Kenya within Grain From Ukraine program
The Grain From Ukraine program is gaining pace. Now a ship bound for Kenya is being loaded in the port of Chornomorsk.
Emergency power outages in effect in some regions due to threat of Russian missile attack
Emergency power outages have been introduced in the city of Kyiv and such regions as Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk due to the threat of Russian missile attack.
Agrarian Policy Ministry on Grain From Ukraine: Each ship provides food to 90,000 people
Each ship with grain that Ukraine sends within the Grain From Ukraine program provides food to an average of 90,000 people.
17 February 2023
IMF declares success in talks with Ukraine on PMB
The IMF mission and Ukraine’s officials have reached staff-level agreements regarding the review of the Program Monitoring with the involvement of the Executive Board (PMB).
Netherlands to send 40 more trucks with energy equipment to Ukraine
The Netherlands will continue to support our energy sector. In particular, 40 trucks with energy equipment are already on their way to Ukraine.
Netherlands to send 40 more trucks with energy equipment to Ukraine
The Netherlands will continue to support our energy sector. In particular, 40 trucks with energy equipment are already on their way to Ukraine.
Ukraine receives $203M from UK through World Bank
Ukraine received the second part of $203 million in additional financing from the United Kingdom through the World Bank project.