Polish farmers threaten to block entire border with Ukraine
Polish farmers have threatened to block all border checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border after December 10 unless the government meets their demands.
Economy
25 November 2024
Zelensky held meeting: key topic was energy and its protection
President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff on energy and its protection.
British intelligence analyzes state of Ukraine, Russia economies amid war
It is likely that real economic growth in Ukraine in 2024 will be observed at about 3%.
Largest Chinese banks cease cash withdrawals from Russia’s Gazprombank cards
On Sunday, November 24, the largest Chinese banks ceased cash withdrawals from UnionPay cards issued by Russia's Gazprombank.
24 November 2024
Polish protesters end blockade of Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint – State Customs Service
Late on Sunday, November 24, Polish protesters lifted their blockade of the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border.
Blockade of Medyka-Shehyni border checkpoint: Polish agriculture minister meets with protesters
Polish Agriculture Minister Czeslaw Siekierski met on Sunday with protesters blocking truck traffic near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border.
Ukraine to import electricity from five countries on Sunday
On Sunday, November 24, Ukraine is set to import electricity from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova.
South Korea to provide $6M to support Grain from Ukraine initiative
South Korea has pledged $6 million in humanitarian aid to support the World Food Program's "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, which delivers Ukrainian grain to countries vulnerable to famine and drought.
Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce urges farmers to end border blockade
The Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (PUCC) has appealed to the protesters blocking the road near the Medyka-Shehyni border checkpoint to end their demonstration, emphasizing that Ukraine urgently needs support during this critical time.
Heating season 2024/2025 progressing smoothly in most regions – Ministry
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has reported on the status of the 2024/2025 heating season as of November 23.
23 November 2024
Power outage schedules in Ukraine to be in effect from 14:00 to 18:00 on Sunday – Ukrenergo
Power outage schedules in Ukraine on Sunday, November 24, will be implemented from 14:00 to 18:00, with only one group of consumers being cut off during this period.
Over 300 port infrastructure facilities damaged by Russian attacks during grain corridor operation – Zelensky
Since the beginning of the operation of the food export corridor in the Black Sea, 321 infrastructure facilities in Ukrainian ports have been damaged as a result of Russian attacks.
More than 280,000T of agricultural products shipped as part of Grain from Ukraine initiative - PM
Over the course of the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program, the company has raised more than USD 290 million to purchase more than 280,000 tons of Ukrainian agricultural products for countries in need.
Polish side at Medyka checkpoint no longer accepts trucks from Ukraine
The Polish side no longer accepts freight transport from Ukraine at the Medyka-Szeginie checkpoint.
Lithuania allocates initial EUR 10M for Ukrainian long-range weapons production – Umerov
Lithuania has committed to financing the production of Ukrainian long-range weapons under a long-term agreement, with an initial tranche of EUR 10 million already approved.
Galushchenko discusses nuclear safety in Ukraine with Indian representative at IAEA meeting
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko held discussions on nuclear and radiation safety in Ukraine with Shambhu Kumaran, India's Permanent Representative to the UN offices in Vienna and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Polish protesters block truck traffic at Medyka – Shehyni border checkpoint
On Saturday, November 23, Polish protesters began blocking the movement of trucks at the Medyka – Shehyni border checkpoint.
Frequent power outages at Zaporizhzhia NPP increase danger – Minister Halushchenko
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is becoming increasingly hazardous due to frequent disruptions in external power supply.
UAV interceptors: Ukrainian companies submitted largest number of bids in Drone Coalition tenders
In the international tenders of the Drone Coalition, Ukrainian companies submitted the most proposals for the production of interceptor drones for the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Ukraine takes part in NEDS Defence and Security Exhibition in Rotterdam
Ten Ukrainian companies have participated in the 35th edition of the NEDS Defence and Security Exhibition in Rotterdam.
22 November 2024
Mykolaiv region restoring long-term storage facilities for vegetables, fruit
The long-term storage facilities for fresh vegetables and fruit are being restored in the Mykolaiv region.
IAEA to strengthen its mission at Ukraine's nuclear energy facilities – Sybiha
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will expand and reinforce its monitoring mission at nuclear energy facilities in Ukraine.
Vinnytsia region produces 236,000 t of sugar as of Nov 22
The Vinnytsia region’s sugar refineries have already produced 236,000 tonnes of sugar.
Attacks on NPP substations: Ukraine calls on IAEA to take more radical measures against Russia
As part of his working visit to Vienna, where the IAEA Board of Governors is meeting, Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko met with US Permanent Representative to the IAEA Laura Holgate to discuss strengthening the protection of substations critical to the operation of nuclear power plants.
UK sanctions oligarch Firtash over corruption
On November 21, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash and individuals associated with him, including his wife, over corruption.
Russian attacks on NPP substations: Ukraine urges IAEA to take more drastic measures
Ukraine calls for more drastic measures to be taken against the aggressor state of Russia over its attempts to provoke a radiation accident by attacking the substations that are critical to the operation of nuclear power plants (NPPs).
Ukraine, Italy expand cooperation in supply of critical raw materials
Ukraine and Italy are expanding cooperation in the supply of critical raw materials.
21 November 2024
Norway allocates almost EUR 43M to boost Ukraine’s defense industry
On Thursday, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram announced that Norway will provide Ukraine with NOK 500 million (almost EUR 43 million) to develop its defense industry.
GOP’s attempt to prevent Biden from writing off Ukraine’s $4.6B debt fails in Senate
The U.S. Senate did not support the initiative put forward by Senator Rand Paul, who tried to block President Biden's decision to write off half of Ukraine's debt for a loan provided as economic aid.