Slovak operator set to continue electricity export to Ukraine despite Fico's threats
Slovak power grid operator SEPS assured that, despite the threats voiced by Prime Minister Roberto Fico, electricity exports to Ukraine will not be interrupted.
Economy
Government approves draft bill on main principles of housing policy
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft bill that introduces a new system of providing Ukrainians with housing through the mechanisms of social and corporate housing, affordable mortgage lending, and creating special housing funds.
Privatization revenues for 2024 may reach about UAH 12B – economy ministry
Ukraine’s total proceeds from the privatization of state-owned assets during 2024 may reach about UAH 12 billion, which is threefold higher than the planned target.
03 January 2025
Robert Fico’s Russian gas fearmongering falls flat - Politico
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has held talks in Brussels and Moscow to preserve Russian gas supplies to his country. However, after the failure of an attempt to continue paying the Kremlin for gas, his warnings of a Central Europe energy crisis sound like empty words.
Syria interested in flour, oil, sugar and meat supplies from Ukraine – Koval
Syria has shown interest in importing a range of essential goods from Ukraine, including wheat, flour, oil, sugar, and meat products, particularly chicken and cattle.
EU becomes largest donor of financial assistance to Ukraine in 2024
In 2024, the European Union became the largest donor of financial assistance to Ukraine, having provided USD 17.3 billion under the Ukraine Facility instrument.
UCAB: Ukraine’s agricultural exports reach 5.5M tonnes in Dec 2024
In December 2024, Ukraine exported 5.5 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 11.1% lower compared to the previous month.
02 January 2025
President: Once martial law ends, significant funds will bolster Ukraine's economy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that once martial law is lifted, substantial funds from various sources will be allocated to revitalizing Ukraine's economy, with a primary focus on major reconstruction projects.
Russia deploys cluster munitions in strikes on Ukraine's energy system – Energy Minister
The Russian forces have changed their tactics and weaponry in attacks on Ukraine’s energy system to cause maximum damage. Despite this, Ukraine's energy system remains operational.
Zelensky: Last year’s exports to Africa up by 15%
Last year, exports of Ukrainian goods to Africa increased by 15%, totaling over $41 billion.
Farmers set to rally in Warsaw against Ukrainian exports during Polish EU presidency opening ceremony
Polish agricultural organizations are organizing a demonstration in Warsaw on January 3, protesting, among things, against the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries and the import of agricultural products from Ukraine.
Türkiye could supply gas to EU instead of Russia – media
Türkiye could become a gas exporter to the European Union countries.
Government invests over UAH 11B in SMEs development via eRobota grants since 2022
Since the eRobota government project was launched in July 2022, the state has invested more than UAH 11 billion in the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via grant programmes.
Chernivtsi earns more than UAH 2.6M through tourism tax over 11 months
In January-November 2024, the tourism tax revenues in the city of Chernivtsi exceeded UAH 2.6 million, which is about UAH 400 thousand higher compared to the same period of 2023.
01 January 2025
Moldova to import electricity from Ukraine on Jan 2
Moldova’s state-owned company Energocom has announced the purchase of electricity to cover the shortfall on January 2, including imports from Ukraine.
Termination of Russian gas transit one of Moscow's biggest defeats - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says energy weaponization and cynical blackmail have deprived Russia of the most attractive European market.
Sikorski: Ukraine doesn’t allow Putin to blackmail Europe with gas
Ukraine has cut off Russia’s ability to directly supply gas to Europe, preventing Putin from blackmailing Eastern Europeans.
EU prepared for cessation of Russian gas transit via Ukraine from January 1 - European Commission
The European Union has been preparing its energy infrastructure for the possible cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, so the halt once the contract between Ukraine and Russia's Gazprom expires on January 1 will not affect the EU's energy security.
Heat, hot water supplies shut off in Transnistria amid Russian gas delivery cut
In unrecognized Transnistria, the Tiraspoltransgaz-Tiraspol operator warned consumers of the shutdown by 12:00 on January 1 of gas supplies to boiler rooms and households with autonomous heating systems due to the cessation of Russian gas deliveries.
PM Shmyhal reports record balance of treasury, foreign currency accounts
Balance in Ukraine’s single treasury account stands at over UAH 100 billion, while more than UAH 163 billion remains in the foreign currency accounts, both record figures for the country.
Ukraine halts Russian gas transit at 7:00, Jan 1, for national security reasons
On January 1 at 7:00, Ukraine ceased the transportation of Russian natural gas through its territory in the interests of national security.
NBU governor forecasts $41B in gold and foreign exchange reserves for 2025
Andriy Pyshnyy, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), has forecast that Ukraine's gold and foreign exchange reserves will reach $41 billion by the end of 2025.
Russian economy on brink of collapse in 2025 – Ukrainian sanctions envoy
The Russian economy may collapse in 2025 due to the mounting pressure of international sanctions.
United States supports Ukraine in court v. Russia’s Tatneft – justice ministry
The United States Department of Justice has submitted the Statement of Interest before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in the case PAO Tatneft v. Ukraine, supporting Ukraine’s position on maintaining the moratorium on information disclosure.
Some 967MW of distributed gas generation connected in Ukraine as of Dec 31
As of December 31, 2024, the total capacity of distributed gas generation facilities in Ukraine reached 967 megawatts, with 835 megawatts put into operation during 2024.
31 December 2024
Galushchenko doubts Slovakia will halt electricity exports to Ukraine
Slovakia would face significant financial losses, amounting to hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars annually, if it ceases exporting electricity to Ukraine.
Gazprom reduces gas supplies to EU via Ukraine
Russia's Gazprom announced on Tuesday that it is reducing natural gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine as the current transit contract approaches its expiration.
More than half of state budget spent on defense in 2024 – Shmyhal
More than half of Ukraine's state budget expenditures in 2024 were allocated to defense.
Italy allocates EUR 13M to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
On the instructions of Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, Italy has allocated EUR 13 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.