Investing in Ukraine: Japan first to allocate $23M to cover war risks
Japan has become the first country to contribute $23 million to cover war-related risks when investing in Ukraine.
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Poland to unblock transit of Ukrainian grain as of April 21 (updated)
Poland will unblock the transit of Ukrainian grain through its territory to ports in Europe on Friday, April 21. However, the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products to the Polish market remains.
Romanian ruling party to ask government to ban grain import from Ukraine
The ruling Romanian Social Democrat Party (PSD) will ask the government to issue an emergency decree to impose a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports.
Water for Mykolaiv: EIB approves additional EUR 20M loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated additional EUR 20 million funding for the development of the water supply and wastewater system in Mykolaiv.
Ship with 30 thousand tons of Ukrainian wheat arrives in Yemen
The Negmar Cicek ship has delivered 30 thousand tons of wheat to the port of Salif in the Republic of Yemen as part of the humanitarian food program Grain from Ukraine.
Russia breaks promises to countries dependent on Ukrainian grain – Blinken
Russia is breaking its promises to countries around the world that are dependent on Ukrainian-produced grain.
Warsaw seeks solution to resume transit of Ukrainian agricultural products to Europe
The Ukrainian-Polish talks regarding the import and transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through the territory of Poland continue in Warsaw on Tuesday.
Chinese brands secure over 70% of Russian smartphone market
Sales of Chinese smartphones in Russia stood at over 70% of the Russian market in the first quarter against nearly 50% last year.
Russian oil exports rebound to pre-war level
Last month, Russia managed to bring its crude oil exports back to pre-war levels.
Slovakia suspends grain imports from Ukraine
The Government of Slovakia has decided to suspend the import of grain and other agricultural products from Ukraine.
DTEK restores electricity to almost 50,000 families in Donetsk, Dnipro regions
Over the past week, DTEK power engineers have restored electricity supply to almost 50,000 families in Donetsk and Dnipro regions.
17 April 2023
Ukraine's PM, EBRD, EU officials discuss cooperation in rebuilding Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the EBRD's Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Matteo Patrone and Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas have discussed cooperation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and the implementation of reforms.
Ukraine will suffer significant losses due to embargo on agricultural exports to EU - Hetmantsev
Ukraine will suffer significant losses due to the embargo on the export of its agricultural products to neighboring countries of the European Union.
Ukraine may receive $42B in financial aid this year – central bank
Ukraine is expected to receive $42 billion in financial assistance in 2023, including $4.6 billion from the International Monetary Fund, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Sergiy Nikolaychuk has said.
NBU governor names prerequisite for Russia’s economic, financial collapse
Covering the budget deficit at the expense of printing more money will lead to the economic and financial collapse in Russia and the bankruptcy of the Vladimir Putin regime.
U.S. Ambassador: Russia tries to choke Ukraine's economy, slow down food flows
United States Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has accused Russia of trying to choke the Ukrainian economy and slow down the flow of food instead of complying with the terms of the grain corridor.
Russia blocks about 50 ships with Ukrainian grain in Black Sea – Borrell
About 50 ships with Ukrainian grain have been blocked by Russia in the Black Sea again. Thus, the EU will continue to facilitate the export of Ukrainian agricultural products through Solidarity Lanes on the borders between Ukraine and the EU.
UkraineInvest holds online forum on logistics
On Friday, April 21, UkraineInvest, the Government Office for Attracting and Supporting Investment, will hold an online investment forum in the field of logistics, "FIT for Ukraine."
Ukraine can, should become “success story” - central bank governor
Today, Ukraine really can and should become a success story, National Bank's Governor, Andriy Pyshnyi, believes.
Russia blocks ship's inspections of "grain corridor" again
On April 17, 2023, Russia, for the second time, blocked inspections of ships in Turkish territorial waters heading through the "grain corridor".
Slovakia to suspend grain imports from Ukraine - The Guardian
According to The Guardian, Slovakia will suspend imports of grain and other selected products from Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.
Restoration Agency drafting long-term national recovery strategy
The State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Restoration Agency) has a strategic vision for reconstruction and is already drafting a long-term national recovery strategy.
Ukraine begins to export electricity to Slovakia
In the morning of April 17, 2023, Ukraine’s energy system was operating with a surplus capacity. Starting today, Ukraine is exporting electricity to Slovakia in addition to Poland and Moldova.
Five G7 countries form alliance to oust Russia from global nuclear fuel market
The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Japan have announced an alliance to oust Russia from the international nuclear fuel market.
Ukraine’s agriexports to Poland at nearly 10% of general volume - minister
Before the introduction of restrictions by Poland, Ukraine supplied approximately 10% of the total agricultural exports to the country, including those bound for transit.
16 April 2023
Netherlands investing EUR 100M in Ukraine to support farmers
The Netherlands is allocating EUR 100 million to Ukraine through the World Bank in guarantees to finance the country's agriculture.
U.S. discussing mechanisms to transfer frozen Russian assets for rebuilding of Ukraine
Russia should compensate Ukraine for the damages it has caused due to its full-scale invasion.
Solskyi, Nagy discuss exports of Ukrainian agricultural products
Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Mykola Solskyi and Hungarian Agriculture Minister Istvan Nagy have discussed the situation with the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to Hungary.
Bulgaria considers imposing ban on grain imports from Ukraine
Following the example of Poland and Hungary, Bulgaria considers imposing a ban on the import of Ukrainian-produced grain.