Shmyhal assured that government will pay all social payments in full - this year and next
Thanks to the support of partners, social payments will be paid to Ukrainians in full next year.
Economy
28 June 2024
Ukraine Facility: Cabinet of Ministers approves EUR 5.27 billion in grant aid from EU
On 28 June, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a financial agreement between Ukraine and the European Union that regulates grant assistance under the Ukraine Facility in the amount of EUR 5.27 billion over the next four years.
Ukrenergo predicts increase in electricity consumption due to heat wave, calls for emergency assistance
Due to rising temperatures, electricity consumption is expected to increase by 2.5% on 28 June compared to the previous day. Emergency assistance is being used to avoid an increase in blackouts.
One of radiation monitoring stations was destroyed near ZNPP - IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported the destruction of the ZNPP external radiation monitoring station, which is currently under Russian occupation.
Special permits for subsoil use renewed for Novinsky's companies
The State Service of Geology and Subsoil has renewed special permits for the use of subsoil, including for gas production, for companies owned by former MP Vadym Novynskyi.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya transfers UAH 9.85B in rent payments in Jan-May 2024
In January-May 2024, Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC transferred UAH 9.85 billion in rent payments to the consolidated budget.
Naftogaz Group generates UAH 10.9B in net profit in Q1 2024
In January-March 2024, Naftogaz Group generated UAH 10.9 billion in net profit compared to UAH 1.4 billion worth of losses suffered during the same period last year.
Ukraine can sell its own drones to partners: Ambassador Beshta outlines benefits
The Ukrainian side offers partners who are planning long-term support to purchase drones produced in Ukraine. It will be effective in terms of logistics, pricing and quality.
27 June 2024
Ukrainian sea corridor has already transported 55 million tonnes of cargo
In the first 10 months of the Ukrainian sea corridor's operation, port cargo turnover reached a record 55 million tonnes, most of which is agricultural products.
Lithuanian partners can prevent Russia from copying Ukrainian development of new drones – ambassador
Lithuanian partners can help Ukraine get rid of its dependence on Chinese-made components in the production of drones and prevent Russia from copying Ukrainian developments of new UAVs.
Power outage schedules on Thursday to be in effect from 00:00 to 24:00 across Ukraine
On Thursday, June 27, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect from 00:00 to 24:00 across Ukraine.
26 June 2024
Shmyhal discusses updated FTA agreement with Canadian minister
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion of Canada Mary Ng have discussed the updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, which comes into force on July 1.
Life insurance can become a source of long-term funds for economy - NBU
Ukraine has significant potential for the development of life insurance, which can become a source of long-term funds for the economy.
European Commission delivers truck scanner to Ukraine-Hungary border
The European Commission has delivered an X-ray scanner for checking trucks to the border between Ukraine and Hungary, which will be used to speed up cross-border clearance of cargo transport through the "solidarity corridors".
Procurement prices for milk have stabilised in Ukraine - industry association
Purchase prices for milk have not changed compared to the beginning of June; the weighted average price of three grades was 13.44 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 6 kopecks less than a month ago.
Donetsk region’s crop areas cut by about 80% compared to pre-war period – regional administration
In the Donetsk region, the total area of agricultural crop fields has reduced by about 80% this year compared to the pre-invasion period.
Ukraine needs to take separate decision to ban Russian LPG imports – expert’s opinion
The embargo on Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, coming into effect in the European Union from late 2024, will be unable to fully block the flow of such fuel imports to the Ukrainian market.
Galushchenko, Lorkowski discuss procurement of distributed generation equipment
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko and Director of the Energy Community Secretariat Artur Lorkowski have met and discussed the procurement of distributed generation equipment through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
25 June 2024
Ukraine, EU sign credit agreement under Ukraine Facility
National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andriy Pyshnyy and Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko have signed a credit agreement under the Ukraine Facility.
PM Shmyhal, Swedish government and business representatives discuss increasing investment in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with Swedish International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Minister Johan Forssell and business representatives to discuss increasing investment in Ukraine.
24 June 2024
Shmyhal, Bundesrat president discuss decentralization of Ukrainian energy system
At a meeting in Kyiv with German Bundesrat President Manuela Schwesig, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Germany for its support and significant contribution to strengthening Ukraine.
New sanctions: EU cracks down on Russian "dark fleet", bans private flights from Russia
The EU Council of Ministers adopted the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which provides for measures against Russia’s "shadow" fleet of tankers and introduces tougher restrictions on Russian flights in the EU airspace.
Two substations damaged in satellite city of Zaporizhzhia NPP - IAEA
In the past few days, two substations were damaged in the temporarily occupied city of Enerhodar, where most of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) staff live.
EU Council bans European parties, organizations from receiving funding from Russia
In the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, the EU Council has banned European parties, NGOs and think tanks from receiving any funding of Russian origin.
EU passes 14th package of Russia sanctions
EU foreign ministers, who met today in Luxembourg in the format of the EU Council of Ministers, adopted the 14th package of sanctions against Russia in relation to its aggression against Ukraine, which, in particular, puts further pressure on Russia’s energy sector and contains measures to prevent attempts to evade European sanctions.
23 June 2024
EU, China agree to discuss duties on electric cars
China and the EU have agreed to start negotiations on the planned introduction of EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
ProZorro.Sale has already hosted 35,000 auctions for lease of state and municipal property
Since its launch in 2020, ProZorro.Sale has already held 35,000 auctions for the lease of state and municipal property, which annually bring up to UAH 200,000 to the organisers.
Ukraine is second in Central and Eastern Europe by number of AI companies
Ukraine ranks second among the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in terms of the number of companies operating in the field of artificial intelligence - 243 companies and about 5200 specialists.
EU is the largest donor of direct budgetary assistance – Finance Ministry
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the European Union has been the largest donor of direct budgetary assistance; in the first five months of 2024 alone, financial support from the EU accounted for more than half of all funds raised.