Yuliana Onishchuk, founder of Energy Action for Ukraine Foundation:
Even in times of war, renewable energy should be pursued
Economy
EU to discuss sanctions against Russia's diamond industry at G7 summit
At the G7 summit, the European Union plans to coordinate with its partners to impose restrictive measures against Russian diamond industry and against countries and institutions that help Russia circumvent international sanctions.
Austrian Raiffeisen stops cooperation with Belarusian banks in August - media
The Austrian bank Raiffeisen has sent out notices to Belarusian banks that it will terminate correspondent relations with them starting in August.
Norway allocates about EUR 130M in grants to EBRD to help Ukraine's energy sector
Norway has provided NOK 1.5 billion (about EUR 130 million) to support the operations of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to reinforce energy security in Ukraine.
Ukraine's finance minister calls on partners to exclude Russia from EBRD
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko has called on partners to exclude Russia from the EBRD and other international organizations.
Moldova announces complete rejection of Russian gas
Moldova no longer uses Russian natural gas or electricity after ending its dependence following the outbreak of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine.
Energy infrastructure facilities hit in night attack - Ministry of Energy
As a result of Russia's nighttime massive shelling, energy infrastructure facilities were hit. More than 20 settlements were left without power.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya transfers UAH 8.21B in rent payments to budget in Jan-Apr 2023
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya, which is part of Naftogaz Group, transferred UAH 8.21 billion in rent payments to the consolidated budget of Ukraine in January-April 2023.
17 May 2023
Grain Deal extended for two months
The grain deal has been extended for two months.
Grain deal to be extended - Bloomberg
According to Turkish officials, the agreement that allows Ukraine to export crops from key ports across the Black Sea will be extended. Russia has so far agreed to stay in the deal.
eVіdnovlennya: Over 10,000 Ukrainians submit applications for assistance
Under the state aid program for the restoration of damaged housing, called “eVіdnovlennya," 10,440 Ukrainians have submitted applications for the corresponding payments during the first week of its operation.
Last ship left Ukrainian port under 'grain deal'
The last ship left a port in Ukraine on Wednesday as part of an agreement that allows for the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
This year Ukrainian farmers may sow largest area of spring wheat in last 12 years
According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, 285,000 hectares of spring wheat may be planted in Ukraine this year. The last time such areas were planted during the spring sowing season was 12 years ago.
Ukraine to attract up to $8B from Korea on preferential terms
Ukraine and South Korea signed an intergovernmental preliminary agreement on loans granted by the Economic Development Co-operation Fund (EDCF), administered by the Export-Import Bank of Korea.
France allocates €7 million for improvement of housing for residents of Mariupol
The government of France has allocated €7 million for the improvement of housing for the residents of Mariupol who were forced to leave the city due to its occupation by the Russian army.
16 May 2023
Ukraine eyeing Korean investment - Ministry of Economy
Ukraine is counting on South Korea's significant contribution to the country’s post-war recovery.
Ukraine preparing energy system for winter, taking war-related threats into account - minister
Ukraine is preparing its energy system for the next heating season, taking into account possible military threats.
Ukraine may need $250B for recovery - EBRD
Ukraine's five-year recovery period will require additional investments of about USD 50 billion per year.
No vessels inspected within grain initiative last week - UCAB
In the 41st week of the grain corridor's operation, from May 8 to 14, 2023, not a single vessel was inspected or registered for entry into Ukrainian seaports.
EBRD expects Ukraine’s economy to grow modestly
Ukraine’s economy is expected to grow modestly as businesses adapt to war circumstances.
Ukraine can become Europe’s "power bank" - Chernyshov
Ukraine is ready to offer Europe its gas, underground gas storage facilities, and capacities for the production and transportation of biogas and green hydrogen.
ICC must hold Russia accountable for crimes against Ukraine’s energy system - minister
Ukraine insists that Russia should be held accountable by the International Criminal Court for crimes against the country’s civilian energy infrastructure.
Japan plans to offer Ukraine new technologies for post-war reconstruction
The Japanese government plans to invite representatives of the Ukrainian government to share technologies that will help rebuild the country after the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion.
Minister Kubrakov, representatives of UN and partner countries discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Oleksandr Kubrakov has met with the representatives of the United Nations, and the United States, Japan, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Slovenia, Ireland, Switzerland, Korea, Belgium, and the Netherlands to discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction.
NBU sells $552.2M on interbank market in past week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $552.2 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
15 May 2023
Russia pretends to suffer from grain deal, while in fact doubling grain exports - Ukraine at UNSC
The Russian Federation is blackmailing the world by disrupting the Black Sea Grain Initiative and pretending to suffer from its operation, while, in fact, grain exports from the Russian Federation have doubled, the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, told a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday.
Interruptions in grain corridor affect food, social security of African countries - MFA
Disruptions in the grain corridor affect the food and social security of African countries to which Ukraine supplies humanitarian food through seaports.
Firtash, managers of his companies informed of suspicion of gas misappropriation
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU), together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), exposed a large-scale scheme of theft of gas from the gas transportation system of Ukraine. ESBU and SSU informed Dmytro Firtash and the top management of his companies about the suspicion.
Firtash to be served with suspicion, heads of his companies searched - source
Today, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) will serve businessman Dmytro Firtash with a notice of suspicion of committing a crime.