Energoatom, Hyundai sign agreement on cooperation in nuclear industry
President of Energoatom Petro Kotin and President of Hyundai E&C Young-Joon Yoon signed an agreement that outlines the possibilities for future cooperation between the companies.
Economy
Ukraine harvests nearly 77M t of grains, oilseeds
Ukrainian agrarians have harvested almost 77 million tons of grains and oilseeds from 10,4 million hectares; five regions have already completed the harvest.
NBU lifts all restrictions on sale of foreign currency to households
On December 1, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) lifted all restrictions on banks and financial institutions selling cash to the public.
01 December 2023
U.S. imposes sanctions on companies, vessels that helped Russia illegally sell oil
The United States government has announced the imposition of sanctions against three companies from different countries, as well as three vessels involved in schemes to sell Russian oil above the established price cap.
Slovak carriers block truck traffic through Vyšné Nemecké
On December 1, at 16:05, the Union of Slovak Carriers began blocking truck traffic through the Vyšné Nemecké checkpoint on the border with Ukraine.
Norway allocates over €21M for food security in Ukraine
On Thursday, Norway announced the allocation of NOK 250 million (EUR 21.2 million) for food security in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Poland agree to speed up passage of empty trucks at three checkpoints
The relevant ministries of Ukraine and Poland have agreed on measures to reduce truck queues at border crossing points, which have remained blocked for the fourth week in a row due to a strike by Polish carriers.
MP: Ukraine may lose 1% of GDP growth due to blockade on Polish border
The blocking of road checkpoints on the border between Poland and Ukraine due to the strike of Polish carriers, which has been going on for four weeks, could lead to a 1% slowdown in Ukraine's economic growth in 2023.
Lviv region to allocate 40% of budget for military needs in 2024
In 2024, Lviv region will allocate 40% of its budget for military needs.
U.S. wants to halve Russia's energy revenues by 2030 - State Department
The United States government aims to halve Russia's oil and gas revenues by the end of this decade.
Switzerland freezes $8.8B of Russian assets
Switzerland has frozen an estimated 7.7 billion Swiss francs ($8.81 billion) in financial assets belonging to Russians, under sanctions designed to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Germany discussed attracting investment in distributed generation projects
Deputy Energy Ministers of Ukraine Yaroslav Demchenkov and Farid Safarov met with a German delegation headed by Ulrike Hopp-Nishanka, head of the working staff for Ukraine at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation of Germany.
2,100 trucks in queues at border with Poland
As of Friday morning, there are about 2,100 trucks waiting to enter Ukraine at the Ukrainian-Polish border.
There are about 600 trucks in line at border with Slovakia
As of the morning of December 1, there are about 600 trucks in the queues at the Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke checkpoint.
Ukraine raises $1.2 billion from World Bank
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with a loan of $ 1.2 billion under the guarantee of the Japanese government.
Mykolaiv region infrastructure to be rebuild after receiving powerful air defense - Zelensky
After receiving powerful air defense systems, Ukraine will begin to rebuild the infrastructure of Mykolaiv region, including educational institutions, hospitals and social buildings.
Seizure of assets of Russian oligarchs: Shmyhal hopes U.S. passes bill soon
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hopes that the U.S. Congress will pass a bill on asset freezing as soon as possible to help rebuild Ukraine.
Ukraine shares its experience in energy security with all leading countries - Zelensky
Ukraine shares its experience in energy security with all the leading countries of the world.
30 November 2023
Consequences of Kakhovka HPP blast: Minister Strilets speaks of measures to restore environment
One of the main challenges in overcoming the consequences of the Russian occupation forces blowing up the dam of the Kakhovka HPP is the restoration of flooded forests, as well as preventing the desertification of the bottom of the Kakhovka Reservoir.
Minister for Environmental Protection reveals expectations of COP28 in Dubai
During the UN Climate Conference in the UAE, COP28, the Ukrainian delegation will present the national pavilion and promote point 8 of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula (environmental security).
Polluters must reform today to gain edge in Ukraine’s European future – Minister Strilets
Ukrainian enterprises, which pose as sources of environmental pollution, should modernize as early as possible in order to remain competitive on the European market in the long run.
Ukraine adds Belgian gas company Fluxys to list of war sponsors
The National Agency for Corruption Prevention of Ukraine (NACP) has added Belgian gas company Fluxys to the list of international sponsors of the war for promoting the export of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Ruslan Strilets, Minister for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources
Green recovery requires big push for developing with flywheel effect
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with additional €2.5B in 2024
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with an additional aid package of €2.5 billion in 2024.
Slovak carriers plan to block truck traffic at Uzhhorod checkpoint tomorrow
On Friday, December 1, Slovak carriers are planning to block the movement of freight transport in front of the Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod checkpoint.
Poland to ask EU to restore cargo transportation permits for Ukraine - Morawiecki
Warsaw will initiate at the EU level the renewal of cargo transportation permits for Ukraine.
Poland to introduce enhanced inspection of Ukrainian carriers
Warsaw will introduce enhanced checks of Ukrainian carriers on access roads to the border.
Situation on Ukraine's border unacceptable: European Commissioner warns Poland of "consequences"
The situation on the border between Poland and Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable and requires the active intervention of the Polish authorities, who are responsible for maintaining order and legality at the border.
IAEA team reports on explosions in close proximity of Khmelnytskyi NPP
On the night of November 29, 2023, a team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), monitoring the situation at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), heard several explosions in close proximity.