Emergency blackouts canceled in Ukraine for Sunday
Emergency power shutdowns have been called off in the city of Kyiv, as well as Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kyiv regions.
Economy
Zelensky invites Singaporean investors to Ukraine Recovery Conference
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, invited Singaporean investors to take part in a joint conference with the European Union on issues of recovery, reform, and modernization of Ukraine’s economy set to be held in Berlin.
Emergency power outages being introduced in Kyiv and several regions
Emergency power outages are being introduced in Kyiv and the Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
Rolling blackouts possible throughout Ukraine on Sunday - Ukrenergo
In all regions of Ukraine on Sunday, June 2, from 01:00 to 05:00 and from 19:00 to 24:00, electricity consumption caps will be in place for household and industrial consumers.
01 June 2024
Power outage schedules across Ukraine will be in effect from 18:00 to 24:00 today
Power supply limits for industrial and household consumers across Ukraine on Saturday, June 1, will be in effect from 18:00 to 24:00.
Two Ukrainian HPPs suffer critical damage in latest Russian strikes - operator
In the early hours of Saturday, June 1, Russia hit two hydroelectric power plants, critically damaging the equipment there.
DTEK shows consequences of enemy attack on TPP
Thirty-three units of special equipment have been involved in extinguishing the fire that broke out at one of DTEK's thermal power plants following Russian air strikes on June 1.
Shmyhal: IMF, Ukraine seal fourth review of EFF
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund agreed at the expert level on the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme in the amount of $15.6 billion. This will allow Ukraine to receive a $2.2 billion tranche in the coming weeks.
Energy ministry: Ukraine Energy Support Fund increases to about EUR 500M
With Australia’s recently announced contribution, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has exceeded EUR 494 million.
Ukraine already exports 46.7M tonnes of grain, leguminous crops
In the marketing year 2023/2024 (between July 1, 2023 and May 30, 2024), Ukraine exported 46.72 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
One in three Ukrainians live in poverty - World Bank
The number of Ukrainians living in poverty has grown by 1.8 million since 2020, bringing the total to about 29% of the population as Russia's 2022 invasion continues to ravage the country's economy, the World Bank said in a report.
31 May 2024
Government raises electricity rates for household consumers
From June 1, 2024, the electricity tariff rate for household consumers will be UAH 4.32 per kilowatt-hour.
Russia appropriates more than 1,700 tonnes of Ukrainian grain and agricultural products
The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office is investigating Russia's appropriation of over 1,700 tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products.
More than 1,600 grain storage facilities operating across Ukraine
Currently, more than 1,600 grain storage facilities with a total capacity of over 50 million tonnes are operating across Ukraine.
30 May 2024
"Energy" aid from Sweden will be distributed among four regions
A new aid package for the Ukrainian energy sector, approved by the Swedish government, will be distributed among power facilities in Kharkiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kyiv regions.
Increase in tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus should stop its exports to Europe - PM
Increasing tariffs on imports of Russian and Belarusian grain should stop its exports to Europe and deprive the aggressor of profits.
Ukraine government approves draft deal with U.S. for $7.9B in financial, economic support - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft agreement between Ukraine and the USA, which will allow to receive almost $7.9 billion of financial and economic support.
EU has no reason to extend Russian gas transit via Ukraine
The European Union had more than two years to prepare for the termination of transit of Russian gas through Ukraine's gas transmission system so it has no reason to ask Ukraine to extend any transit contracts with Russian companies.
Rosatom remains financial backbone of Putin’s regime - expert
Rosatom Corporation has sealed international consignments worth $140 billion, remaining one of the financial pillars of the Vladimir Putin regime.
Number of grants under ‘Own Business’ program increasing in Donetsk region – Oschadbank
The number of grants provided to set up private business is growing in the Donetsk region. A total of 37 grants were issued under the government program ‘Own Business’ in 2023. Over the past five months, the number of such grants has already reached 29.
On Ukraine visit, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary talks tougher Russia sanctions
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo discussed with the Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Iryna Mudra, the efforts to strengthen a crackdown on Russia’s ability to import priority dual-purpose goods.
Public agencies acquire generators worth UAH 60M via Prozorro Market
About 500 public agencies have acquired generators worth around UAH 60 million via the Prozorro Market catalog.
29 May 2024
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has arrived on a visit to Ukraine.
Germany sends new aid shipment for Ukraine’s energy sector
As part of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership, Germany has handed over three power transformers and special equipment to Ukrainian power engineers.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya increases gas production by 10% since early 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC has increased gas production volumes by 10% compared to the same period last year.
27 May 2024
Ukraine, IMF start discussions on fourth review of Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
Representatives of the IMF mission and the Ukrainian authorities have begun negotiations on the fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Ukraine remains world's leading grain exporter despite war - expert
Despite Russia's large-scale aggression, Ukraine remains one of the world's leading exporters of grain and food products, and it is in the interests of the whole world to support Ukraine's efforts to export agricultural products and its economy.
Banks issue mortgage loans worth UAH 1.4B in March – NBU
In March 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 878 mortgage loans for a total sum of UAH 1.4 billion.
26 May 2024
On Monday, power outage schedules may be in effect from 06:00 to 24:00
On Monday, May 27, Ukraine’s national power grid operator Ukrenergo will introduce limits on electricity consumption for industrial and household consumers throughout Ukraine.