Power companies supply power to all consumers in Dnipropetrovsk region after shelling
Power engineers have restored electricity supply to all consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk region that were cut off due to Russian attacks.
Economy
U.S. Senate passes Russian uranium import ban
The Senate voted on Tuesday evening to approve legislation banning the import of enriched uranium from Russia, sending the measure to the White House which has said it supports efforts to block the Kremlin's shipments of the reactor fuel.
Russia facing fuel problem over Ukrainian drone attacks - Politico
Ukraine is taking out oil refineries inside Russia, cratering Moscow’s supplies and sending local prices soaring.
30 April 2024
No shift in U.S. policies of Russia sanctions - State Dept
The U.S. policies related to bringing Russia to accountability over its war against Ukraine have not changed and they provide for further restrictions aimed at forcing the Kremlin to cease its aggression.
MoF placed domestic government bonds for UAH 7.2 billion
On April 30, 2024, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine raised UAH 7.236 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds (DGBs).
Energoatom refutes fake news about ‘emergency incident’ at Khmelnytskyi NPP
Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) continues to operate as scheduled, and the background radiation remains within the normal limits.
OMV v. Gazprom: Austrian company will defend its rights in international arbitration
Austrian oil and gas company OMV has initiated international arbitration proceedings to protect its rights in contracts with Gazprom.
Naftogaz Group increases gas production volumes by 12% in Q1 2024
In January-March 2024, Naftogaz Group increased gas production volumes by 12% compared to the same period last year.
In occupied areas, Russians intend to sell confiscated real estate
In temporarily occupied territories, the invaders continue to appropriate for further sale apartments and houses of the residents who have left the area following the Russian incursion.
Ukraine receives more than 325 t of power equipment from Latvian donor
Ukraine’s energy sector has received humanitarian aid from the Latvian donor, Latvenergo, totaling more than 325 tonnes in weight. The shipment includes a 250 MVA transformer and 60 tonnes of transformer oil.
29 April 2024
Poles unblock all checkpoints on border with Ukraine
Last night, Poles unblocked all checkpoints on the border with Ukraine.
Ambassador Zvarych hopes that the blockade of the border between Ukraine and Poland will end
The complete cessation of the blockade of the border with Ukraine by Polish farmers is the result of a consistent dialogue between Kyiv and Warsaw at the highest and highest levels, as well as the involvement of farmers' associations of both countries.
Western banks paid over EUR 800 million in taxes to Russia last year - media
According to Financial Times estimates, the seven largest Western banks remaining in Russia paid more than EUR 800 million in taxes to Russia last year.
Ukraine and UAE finalize negotiations on comprehensive economic partnership and sign statement
First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko and Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi signed a joint statement on the completion of negotiations on an intergovernmental agreement on a comprehensive economic partnership.
28 April 2024
Latvian FM visits power facility damaged by Russians in Ukraine
Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk have inspected the work of one of the energy facilities damaged by Russian terrorists.
Russia shelled Ukrainian TPPs almost 180 times since war began
Since February 24, 2022, the Russian army has attacked Ukrainian thermal power plants almost 180 times.
NBU transfers UAH 38.6B of its profit to state budget
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has transferred UAH 38.64 billion of its distributable profit for 2023 to the state budget.
27 April 2024
Frontline regions may receive "decentralized" sources of electricity - PM
Relevant ministries are working to supply so-called decentralized electricity sources to the frontline regions.
Ukraine's government will be able to finance all social expenditures this year – PM Shmyhal
All social expenditures in Ukraine will be fully financed this year thanks to financial support from partners.
Enemy shells four DTEK TPPs, casualties reported
On the night of April 27, Russia attacked four DTEK thermal power plants, seriously damaging equipment.
Ukraine received nearly $12B in aid from international partners since year-start
Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received about $12 billion in external financing to cover the budget deficit.
Ukraine, CEF participants synchronize joint steps to develop transport connection
Ukraine has presented projects on the development of border crossings, road and railway transport services as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
26 April 2024
Latvia, Ukraine to boost drone production
Latvia and Ukraine vowed an increase in the manufacture of drones, while Latvia is also set to provide Ukraine with a 250MW generator to the embattled nation as part of non-military support.
Zelensky: Ukrainian grain delivered to Sudan
The Grain from Ukraine initiative, Sudanese partners and the UN-led World Food Program delivered another batch of Ukrainian grain to Sudan this week.
Ukraine, Germany preparing new forest sector project
In June 2024, Ukraine will present a new three-year forest management project developed in cooperation with German experts.
25 April 2024
Seized Russian assets should contribute to energy industry recovery, protection - Deputy chief of President’s Office
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Ukraine hosted a discussion of the possibility of bringing the aggressor state, Russia, to account for attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
Poland donates almost $9B in aid to Ukraine since war-start
Two years into the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland handed Ukraine 44 aid packages totaling almost $9 billion.
National Bank says hryvnia exchange rate fluctuations pose no threat
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) believes that the dynamic of hryvnia fluctuations in the foreign exchange market is quite safe and has market prerequisites.
Ukrainian PM, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer discuss Ukraine’s power equipment needs
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt have discussed Ukraine’s power equipment needs.