Power supply restrictions for industry, business in effect on Feb 21 – Ukrenergo
On Friday, February 21, power limitation schedules for industry and business are being enforced from 6:00 to 20:00.
Economy
Deputy PM Chernyshov to IMF mission: departure of millions of Ukrainians becomes serious challenge for economy
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov met with the IMF mission led by Gavin Gray to discuss support mechanisms for the integration and social adaptation of Ukrainians abroad.
Mercy Corps to continue support for Ukrainian agricultural producers
The representatives of the Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry have held a meeting with a delegation of the global humanitarian aid organization, Mercy Corps, to discuss further cooperation, namely grant assistance to agricultural producers.
20 February 2025
U.S. treasury secretary signals possible sanctions relief for Russia
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the Ukraine war, saying the U.S. is prepared to either ramp up or take down penalties based on Russia's willingness to negotiate.
Grain varieties nearly lost during Russia’s occupation of Kherson region restored in central Ukraine
The Institute of Steppe Agriculture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (NAAS) helped to restore the seed materials that could have been lost completely due to Russia’s occupation of the Kherson region.
U.S. considering signing simplified minerals deal with Ukraine – Reuters
The Trump administration may seek to strike a simplified minerals deal with Ukraine to get a pact in place quickly and later negotiate detailed terms, such as how much of Ukraine's vast resources the U.S. would own.
Russia attacks Ukraine's gas infrastructure – energy minister
On the night of February 20, Russian forces launched another attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure.
Ukraine already exports 28M tonnes of grain, leguminous crops
Since the beginning of the marketing year 2024/2025, Ukraine has exported 27.99 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
Markarova highlights five key sectors for strengthening U.S.-Ukraine cooperation
Ukraine can offer the United States effective cooperation in five key sectors, including agriculture, defense, energy, mining and processing of natural resources, and digitalization.
Minister Koval: Ukrainian producers willing to export cattle to Türkiye
Ukraine and the Republic of Türkiye are planning to expand agricultural trade cooperation, and a corresponding meeting is being prepared at the level of ministries, agencies and business representatives.
19 February 2025
Minister Galushchenko: Ukraine may resume transit of gas but not Russian one
Ukraine may resume the transit of gas but not that of Russian origin.
UAE businesses ready to enter Ukrainian market – Minister Koval
Companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are ready to invest in the production of processed products, grain transshipment, and the development of ports.
18 February 2025
IMF provided Ukraine with over $12.4B since full-scale war began – PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed details of further cooperation with IMF European Department Director Alfred Kammer. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the IMF has provided Ukraine with more than $12.4 billion.
Ukraine’s exports of goods to UAE grow 23.7% in 2024 - Economy Ministry
Exports of goods from Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased by 23.7% in 2024.
Economy ministry: Ukraine-UAE agreement covers all aspects of bilateral trade
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates provides for the liberalization of access to commodity markets for both countries.
17 February 2025
Ukraine and UAE will cooperate to create food hub – Zelensky
The United Arab Emirates will become a partner of Ukraine in the creation of the first food hub on the African continent.
Ukraine, UAE sign agreement on comprehensive economic partnership - Zelensky
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, which provides for the import of 99% of goods and products from Ukraine without paying customs duties.
Ukraine's GDP grows by 1.5% in January – Economy Ministry
In January 2025, Ukraine's gross domestic product grew by 1.5% compared to 1.7% in December 2024.
Saudi Arabia interested in cooperation with Ukraine's agricultural sector – Koval
Saudi Arabia plans to continue its cooperation with Ukraine in crop cultivation, veterinary medicine, and feed production. Businesses have also expressed interest in the joint development of livestock farming and organic production.
Deputy Minister Kashuba, representatives of sea ports discuss infrastructure development
Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Andriy Kashuba held meetings with the leadership of the Pivdennyi Commercial Sea Port and Odesa Commercial Sea Port.
16 February 2025
Germany's Helsing to help implement AI technologies in Ukrainian defense developments
The Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the German defense company Helsing GmbH have agreed to cooperate in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into Ukrainian defense projects.
15 February 2025
Zelensky says agreement with U.S. on mineral resources not ready for signing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the agreement with the United States regarding the use of Ukraine's natural resources is not yet ready for signing. He stressed that such an agreement should involve investments tied to security guarantees.
Ukraine receives UAH 267B in Western aid over three years of war
Over the three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Western donor countries have allocated about EUR 267 billion in aid to Ukraine, or more than EUR 80 billion annually.
Thirty Ukrainian companies present organic food products at BIOFACH trade fair
A total of 30 Ukrainian exporters presented organic food products within Ukraine’s national pavilion at the world’s largest trade fair for organic food, BIOFACH 2025, in Germany.
Kyiv-hosted Defence Industrial Forum brings together 155 companies from Ukraine, three EU countries
The Ukrainian Strategic Industries Ministry and the UK trade association, ADS Group Limited, have held the Defence Industrial Forum, involving 155 companies and associations from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Norway, and the Netherlands.
14 February 2025
Ukraine, New Zealand defense ministers discuss defense industry investments
At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with New Zealand's Defense Minister Judith Collins to discuss potential New Zealand investments in Ukraine's defense industry.
Ukraine’s territory offers about 20 critical minerals from U.S. list – expert’s opinion
The United States has a list of 50 critical minerals, and about 20 of them are available on the territory of Ukraine.
13 February 2025
Four more units being prepared for launch at Khmelnytskyi NPP – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that four additional units are being prepared for launch at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Zelensky meets with business representatives to discuss energy independence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed steps toward Ukraine's energy independence with manufacturers and representatives of relocated businesses.