Minister Solskyi: Ukraine’s planted crop areas are 20-30% behind last year’s results
Despite an active sowing campaign, Ukraine’s planted crop areas are 20-30% behind last year’s results.
Economy
Ukraine’s macroeconomic situation and banking system stable, PM Shmyhal assures
Despite the full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the loss of about 30% of the economy as many enterprises have been closed or destroyed, Ukraine’s macroeconomic situation and the banking system are stable.
Ukraine cannot export about 90M tonnes of agricultural products due to blocking of ports – Shmyhal
Ukraine cannot export about 90 million tonnes of agricultural products due to the blockade of its ports by Russia, and this could lead to a global food crisis.
Greece helps Russia circumvent sanctions - Die Welt
Russian oil tankers continue to call at European ports unhindered amid EU attempts to limit Russia's ability to export energy. Greece is now helping Russia to circumvent this ban.
Japan agrees to Russian oil imports embargo "in principle"
Japan will embargo Russian crude oil imports "in principle," as part of a G7 decision to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said after an online meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday.
08 May 2022
United States updates sanctions list against Russia
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a list of Russian companies and individuals, on which new sanctions were imposed on May 8, 2022.
Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement to be expanded in near future
Ukraine and Canada will finalize the expansion of the free trade agreement in the coming weeks.
Russia suspended from International Gas Union
The International Gas Union (IGU), whose members on behalf of Russia were Gazprom and Novatek, has suspended any involvement of Russian entities in its activities.
07 May 2022
Canada to continue supporting Ukrainian economy
Canada will continue to provide Ukraine with all kinds of humanitarian and financial assistance.
NBU: Number of idle enterprises cut to 17% in Apr 2022
At the end of April 2022, the number of idle enterprises reduced to 17% compared to 32% at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia intends to circumvent sanctions through third countries - Yermak
Russia plans to circumvent western sanctions, imposed over its aggression against Ukraine, with the help of third countries.
In Ukraine, number of job seekers growing faster than vacancies
In April, the labor market began to recover gradually, with the number of job seekers growing faster than that of vacancies.
Russian invaders steal vegetable oil from seized plant in Zaporizhzhia Region
The Russian military are stealing vegetable oil from Polohy Oil Extraction Plant, which is situated in Zaporizhzhia Region.
UN: Nearly 25 million tonnes of grain stuck in Ukraine
Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave the country due to Russia's blockade of seaports and infrastructure problems.
06 May 2022
Ukraine's Pension Fund gets over UAH 171B in revenues in four months of 2022
In the four months of 2022, the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) received UAH 171.9 billion, including UAH 113.7 billion of own revenues.
In Zaporizhia region, Russian forces set to take away land from farmers
In Chernihivka (Zaporizhia region), the occupiers are threatening farmers to seize their land plots.
Global food crisis is one of Russia’s intentional goals – Kyslytsya
Creating a food crisis in Ukraine and around the world is likely to be one of Russia’s intentional goals in the war against Ukraine.
05 May 2022
Shmyhal presents basic aspects of Ukraine Recovery Plan
During the working trip to Warsaw, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal presented the United24 platform, initiated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, to international partners and donors.
Japan to provide $300M to Ukraine
Japan will provide $300 million in financial assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine ready to halt transit if Europe drops Russian gas – Head of Parliament’s energy committee
Ukraine is ready to stop the transit of Russian gas if Europe decides to abandon Russian supplies.
Germany drafting "gas" law to reduce energy dependence on Russia
In the near future, the German authorities plan to adopt laws aimed at reducing energy dependence on Russia as soon as possible.
04 May 2022
Britain imposes sanctions on 63 individuals, legal entities from Russia
The British government on Wednesday expanded the list of restrictive measures against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine.
Australia provides USD173 million in aid to Ukraine
Australia has so far granted USD173 million in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine receives €4.5B in aid from international partners during war
During the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war, Ukraine has received 4.5 billion euros in financial assistance from international partners.
03 May 2022
Italy aims to become independent from Russian gas by second-half 2024
Italy aims to sever its dependence on Russian gas supplies by the second half of 2024.
Ukraine to build five nuclear power units together with Westinghouse
NNEGC Energoatom and the U.S.-based Westinghouse continue their joint work on the project of construction of new AR-1000 power units at Ukrainian NPPs.
NBU governor: Inflation may exceed 20% by year-end
In April, inflation rate in Ukraine was at 15.9%, and it may exceed 20% by the end of the year.
This year's harvest in Ukraine expected at 65% of last year’s – expert
In 2022, Ukrainian farmers expect to harvest 65% of what was recorded last year because only 70% of spring field work was completed against last year’s figures amid war-related disruptions.
02 May 2022
Russia should be cut off from funds for its war - Polish Foreign Ministry
Russia must be deprived of the funds it is using to finance its armed aggression against Ukraine, while any possibility of circumventing western sanctions must be ruled out. The assets seized from Russian oligarchs should be allocated for Ukraine's recovery.