Zaporizhzhia NPP on the verge of blackout on Sunday - Energoatom
On Sunday, November 26, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily seized by Russians was on the verge of blackout all day.
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Kherson community receives over 160 solar batteries
The Kherson community has received more than 160 solar batteries and 40 inverters.
Ukraine facing fuel supply issues due to border blockade – deputy minister
Ukraine is experiencing fuel supply issues due to the situation on the Ukrainian-Polish border.
26 November 2023
Power engineers resume power supply to 138 settlements in Odesa region
DTEK repair teams have already restored power supply to 25,000 homes in 138 settlements of Odesa region.
Austria pledges further EUR 3.8M for Grain from Ukraine
Austria will provide another EUR 3.8 million for the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Blockade by Polish carriers at Shehyni checkpoint to last around the clock starting tomorrow
Polish carriers continue blocking truck traffic at four checkpoints on the border with Ukraine. Starting tomorrow, the blockade in front of the Shehyni checkpoint will last around the clock.
Switzerland to contribute over EUR 3M to Grain from Ukraine initiative
Switzerland will donate 3 million francs (over EUR 3 million) to the World Food Programme, which is implementing the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Sweden to donate another EUR 8.7M to Grain from Ukraine initiative
The Swedish government will provide Ukraine with more than EUR 8.7 million as part of the Grain From Ukraine initiative.
Russia steals Ukrainian grain worth at least $1B – PM Shmyhal
Famine is remaining a common tool of genocide for Russia.
Ukrainian NPP staff work out drill to tackle consequences of potential missile attack
An emergency drill was held at one of the Ukrainian nuclear power plants to test personnel’s readiness for a possible blackout as a result of a Russian missile attack.
25 November 2023
Ukraine generates enough electricity to meet consumers’ needs - Energy Ministry
As of November 25, the volume of electricity generation in Ukraine is sufficient to cover domestic consumer demand.
Only 25% of crops enough to cover Ukraine’s own demand - PM Shmyhal
Of the projected harvest of more than 79 million tons this year, Ukraine will use 25% for its own needs, while rest will be directed to the nations tackling hunger.
Ukraine’s Navy to receive cutters to accompany bulkers along "grain corridor" - Zelensky
Ukraine’s Naval Forces will receive from partners a number of cutters to ensure the safety of commercial vessels carrying food products along the Black Sea "grain corridor".
Lithuania will allocate EUR 2M for Grain from Ukraine initiative – Šimonytė
As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative, Lithuania will allocate EUR 2 million by the end of the year and is ready to increase the transit capacity of Baltic ports for Ukrainian exports.
President: $100M already accumulated to continue Grain from Ukraine program
As of today, $100 million have been already accumulated to continue the Grain from Ukraine program.
By 2026, Ukraine plans to produce half of required nuclear fuel - Energoatom
Ukraine intends to produce 50 percent of nuclear fuel required for the operation of its nuclear power plants, while the other half will be obtained from American partners, which will effectively destroy Russia’s monopoly in this field.
153 ships with food pass through Black Sea humanitarian corridor
As of November 24, 153 civilian ships with food have already passed through the Black Sea humanitarian corridor, the security of which is ensured by the Ukrainian Navy.
GDP grows by 10.5% in Oct - economy ministry
As per preliminary estimates of the Ministry of Economy, GDP in October grew by 10.5% compared to October last year, thanks to a good harvest and stable operation of the temporary sea corridor.
Ukraine secures grain corridor in Black Sea on its own - Stefanishyna
Ukraine has ensured the restoration of the maritime corridor in the Black Sea for the export of grain, which is important for global food security, on its own.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 75.7M t of grains, oilseeds
As of November 24, 2023, Ukrainian farmers harvested 75.7 million tons of new grain and oilseeds.
24 November 2023
Gov’t passes decision allowing to attract German grant worth almost UAH 2B - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision that will allow attracting a grant from Germany in the amount of almost UAH 2 billion.
Arming troops with Ukrainian-made weapons “priority” - defense minister
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov met with Ukrainian arms manufacturers, noting that providing the Army with domestically-produced weapons systems is a priority for his ministry.
Grain from Ukraine conference was held in Istanbul
Today, the office of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Council (DEIK) in Istanbul hosted the Grain from Ukraine conference, where the humanitarian food program was presented to Turkish business representatives.
Finland to provide three million euros to Ukraine to support food security
Finland will provide €3 million in additional support to improve food security in Ukraine. In particular, the funds will be used to support grain exports and to help demine villages.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree to continue cooperation in recovery
Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a joint statement on continuing cooperation in the country's restoration.
Ukraine remains among three largest suppliers of agri-products to EU
Despite Russian war of aggression, as of November 2023, Ukraine remains the third largest supplier of agricultural products to the EU, behind only Brazil and the United Kingdom.
EU, several countries call on Russia to withdraw from ZNPP
Russia should immediately withdraw its troops, equipment, machinery and other personnel from the illegally seized Zaporizhzhia NPP, and full control over the plant should be returned to competent Ukrainian personnel.
Truck traffic on border with Slovakia unblocked - border guards
As of this morning, the Ukrainian-Slovak border is unblocked, and trucks are being allowed to cross as usual.
Polish carriers to block Medyka-Shehyni until Nov 26 - border guards
On the territory of Poland, the blockade in front of the Medyka checkpoint (Republic of Poland), adjacent to the Ukrainian checkpoint Shehyni, has resumed.