Ukraine seeks investments to strengthen defense capabilities – Shmyhal
Ukraine needs investments to bolster its defense capabilities, drawing on models like the "Danish model."
Economy
To keep Russia from dodging sanctions world needs unity - Costa
The European Union is aware of the existing problems with Russia evading international sanctions, but since Moscow receives critical components and spare parts through third countries, stopping these schemes requires the united efforts of the whole world.
Ukraine informs partners of Russia’s sanction evasion - Zelensky
The Ukrainian side has provided European partners with lists of companies selling their products to Russia, despite sanctions imposed, and is now expecting to see a reaction on the part of the European Union.
EU to support Ukraine financially throughout next year - Costa
The European Union will continue to provide Ukraine with economic, humanitarian and military assistance, including by allocating EUR 4.2 billion to support the Ukrainian budget by year-end, and next year EUR 1.5 billion will be sent to Ukraine every month from the proceeds derived from frozen Russian assets, including to finance Ukraine's defense spending.
At Luzhanka-Beregsurany checkpoint, empty trucks will be allowed to pass by electronic recording
Starting December 2, empty trucks will be able to cross the border with Hungary only by electronic recording at the Luzhanka-Beregsurany international automobile checkpoint.
More than 400,000 Ukrainians have already applied for Winter eSupport - MoE
Since the launch of the Winter eSupport program, more than 400,000 citizens have applied for the payment.
Power engineers supplied power to more than 14,000 consumers cut off from electricity supply due to hostilities - MoE
Yesterday, power companies restored electricity supply to more than 14,000 consumers who were cut off as a result of hostilities.
Power outages in Ukraine scheduled from 13:00 to 22:00
Hourly power outages on Sunday, December 1, scheduled from 13:00 to 22:00, will involve a single group of household consumers.
PM of Ukraine says it is currently impossible to even partially open airspace
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized that given the security situation, it is currently impossible to partially open the airspace, so it is important to develop alternative routes for the delivery of goods and passengers.
30 November 2024
Financial institutions show strong resilience to adverse events – NBU
According to the National Bank of Ukraine's (NBU) November survey on systemic risks, 97% of executives from the country’s largest banks and non-bank financial institutions rated the financial sector's resilience as moderate or higher.
Ukrainian Vice PM for Reconstruction, EU Commission representative discuss port infrastructure, Ukraine Facility
Oleksii Kuleba, Vice Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, met with Magda Kopczynska, Director General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE).
29 November 2024
Ukrenergo restoring facilities after Russian strikes
During the two most recent massive attacks on Ukraine's energy system on November 17 and 28, Russia launched 211 missiles and 187 kamikaze drones.
Situation with electricity is complicated, but integrity of system is not violated - PM
As of now, the situation in the energy sector is controlled by Ukrenergo dispatchers, and the integrity of the energy system has not been compromised.
All Ukraine’s NPPs lower power levels as precaution against shelling – IAEA
Ukraine’s three operating nuclear power plants reduced their electricity generation on Thursday morning as a precautionary measure following recent attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, which have further endangered nuclear safety.
Factory in Finland to start manufacturing drones for Ukraine
Finland’s Summa Defense will set up a production facility in Finland that will manufacture drones in collaboration with Ukrainian partners.
Ukraine joins Europe Startup Nations Alliance
The Ukrainian Startup Fund has joined the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), a European initiative aimed at supporting and developing startup ecosystems.
28 November 2024
Norway approves EUR 3.1B in aid to Ukraine for next year
On November 28, the Norwegian Parliament supported the extension of the Nansen Support Program for Ukraine for another three years and allocated at least 35 billion Norwegian kroner (EUR 3.1 billion euros) in aid to Ukraine next year.
EU, Ukraine sign memorandum for EUR 18.1B financial assistance – PM
The European Union and Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding necessary for the disbursement of EUR 18.1 billion in macro-financial assistance.
NSDC: 26.3% of GDP allocated to security, defense in next year's budget
In Ukraine's 2025 State Budget, over 2.2 trillion hryvnias, equivalent to 26.3% of GDP, has been earmarked for security and defense forces.
Ukraine to receive $22B from frozen Russian assets next year – Marchenko
Of the $50 billion planned to be raised from frozen Russian assets, the first portion of $22 billion will arrive in Ukraine in 2025.
Zelensky signs 2025 state budget bill into law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the bill on Ukraine's state budget for 2025 into law.
World Bank approves $664M to Ukraine for social protection
The World Bank has approved USD 664 million for Ukraine under the INSPIRE social sector project.
Polish farmers may resume border blockades, Border Guard Service warns
Despite the current free flow of traffic at all border checkpoints between Ukraine and Poland, there is still the possibility of renewed border blockades by Polish farmers.
Russians attack Naftogaz Group facilities
Naftogaz Group facilities were among the targets of a large-scale Russian attack on the morning of November 28. However, the attack will not affect the provision of services to customers.
Massive Russian attack leaves enegy infrastructure damaged in several regions - operator
As a result of a massive combined attack on the Ukrainian power grid, energy infrastructure facilities sustained damaged in a number of regions.
Ukrenergo orders emergency power outage schedules in Ukraine
Ukraine's power grid operator Ukrenergo has ordered the introduction of emergency power outage schedules across the country.
Relocated companies in Poltava region pay over UAH 9M in taxes in Jan-Aug
In January-August 2024, the enterprises relocated to the Poltava region paid more than UAH 9 million in taxes to the consolidated budget.
Ukraine, Denmark to introduce fast-track mechanism for investments
Ukraine and Denmark have signed a memorandum of understanding on the introduction of a fast-track mechanism for investment that will facilitate the entry of Danish businesses into the Ukrainian market.
Norway plans to allocate $2.7B for assistance to Ukraine in 2025
Norway plans to raise fiscal support for Ukraine in 2025 to nearly $2.7 billion, according to the country’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.