Poland explains how it can technically increase electricity supplies to Ukraine
If Slovakia stops supplying electricity to Ukraine, Poland could increase its imports by redistributing the capacity among other EU countries neighbouring Ukraine.
Economy
U.S. to provide Ukraine with USD 15B secured by frozen Russian assets – PM
The United States will provide Ukraine with USD 15 billion secured by future proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Ukraine’s arable land decreases by 20% since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, the area of arable land available for harvest in Ukraine has decreased by 20%.
Government not planning further tax increases in 2025 – finance minister
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry is not planning to introduce further tax increases in 2025.
FM calls for ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports to EU
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on the European Union to ban imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia in order not to finance the criminal Kremlin regime.
29 December 2024
Poland ready to step up electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia cuts off power – Bloomberg
Poland is ready to increase its domestic power production and export more electricity to Ukraine if Slovakia cuts off power supplies.
Ukraine exploring alternative options for obtaining electricity following Fico's threats
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is exploring alternative options for obtaining electricity from other sources following threats by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to halt electricity supplies.
Power outage schedules to be in effect Monday from 8:00 to 19:00 – Ukrenergo
On Monday, December 30, hourly power outage schedules for households and power limitations for industries will be implemented between 8:00 and 19:00.
Energy workers restore power to nearly 7.5K consumers over past day
On the previous day, energy workers in Ukraine managed to restore electricity for 7,423 consumers who had been cut off due to the ongoing hostilities.
Moldova’s PM condemns Gazprom’s decision, threatens arbitration
Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean condemned the Russian company Gazprom's decision to halt gas supply to the country starting January 1, 2025.
Government resumes competitive selection for Ukrzaliznytsia supervisory board
The government has resumed the competitive selection process for the supervisory board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), which had been suspended with the introduction of martial law in Ukraine.
28 December 2024
Baerbock calls for tougher EU sanctions against Russia's 'shadow fleet'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for further EU sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" after an underwater electricity cable was damaged near Finland.
Ukraine prepared in advance for halt in Russian gas transit – energy minister
Ukraine has taken all necessary steps in advance to ensure stable gas supplies to consumers despite the complete halt in Russian natural gas transit.
Ukraine receives first shipment of LNG from U.S. through Greece
Ukraine has received liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States for the first time through a terminal in Greece, marking a strategic step, said Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Energy workers restore power for over 8,400 consumers in 24 hrs
Over the past day, energy workers restored electricity supply to more than 8,400 consumers who had been in blackout due to combat actions.
Zelensky meets with business representatives
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky underscored the importance of economic stability as a foundation for both social well-being and the country's defense capability during a meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian business community.
NBU endorses terms of reference for banks’ resilience assessment in 2025
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has endorsed the terms of reference to conduct the resilience assessment of banks and Ukraine’s banking system in 2025.
Finance ministry: UAH 1.8T allocated from state budget for defense purposes over 11 months
Over 11 months of 2024, a total of UAH 1.8 trillion has been directed from Ukraine’s state budget general fund to finance the security and defense sector.
27 December 2024
U.S., World Bank provide Ukraine with USD 485M in budget support
Ukraine has received USD 485 million in financial assistance from the United States and the World Bank under the PEACE in Ukraine project.
PM Shmyhal: Over UAH 10B directed to strengthen protection of Ukraine’s energy system
More than UAH 10 billion has been directed to enhance the protection of Ukraine’s energy system.
MP announces creation of registers of business losses, for destroyed movable property of Ukrainians
MPs are preparing a number of legislative initiatives to create a register of damages caused to legal entities, a register of damages caused to owners of movable property, and a new version of the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons”.
Ukraine sends 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria – Zelensky
Ukraine has sent 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian program in partnership with the UN-led World Food Program (WFP).
Economy ministry expects Ukraine’s GDP to rise by 4% at year end
At the end of 2024, Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase by 4%, of which 0.64% has been provided by the Made in Ukraine economic policy.
26 December 2024
Blackout schedules to be in effect on Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 - Ukrenergo
Hourly power outages for household consumers on Friday, December 27, are scheduled from 08:00 to 17:00.
Ukraine received about USD 1.2B from Japan - PM
Ukraine has received about USB 1.2 billion from Japan through World Bank projects.
Czech company Škoda JS hands over eight new drives to Rivne NPP
The Czech company, Škoda JS, which is part of ČEZ Group, has delivered eight new drives for reactors at Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
25 December 2024
Japan to provide Ukraine with $3B from frozen Russian assets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during which he thanked him for Japan's decision to transfer another $3 billion to Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian assets.
Cleaning up Black Sea after fuel spill could take decade, Russian officials say
Cleaning the Black Sea and its coastline from fuel oil spilled as a result of the recent accident involving Russian tankers in the area of the Kerch Strait could take up to 10 years.
Russian missile attack: emergency responders put out fire at critical infrastructure facility in Prykarpattia
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, first responders extinguished a blaze that broke out as a result of a Russian strike targeting a critical infrastructure facility.