Ukraine reduces agri-exports by 29% in July - UCAB
In July 2023, Ukraine exported 3.7 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 29% less than in June this year.
Economy
Gas imports amount to 589M cubic meters in July - GTSOU
In July, Ukraine imported 589 million cubic meters of gas from the European Union and Moldova, almost all of which was stored in bonded warehouse and short-haul mode.
02 August 2023
Galushchenko: Sanctions to be imposed on all Russian nuclear industry workers coming to ZNPP
Sanctions will be imposed on all Russian nuclear industry workers coming to the captured Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Britain will provide expert support in rebuilding Ukraine
Ukraine and Great Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the partners will provide expert support in rebuilding Ukraine.
Ukraine to host first forum of defense industries this autumn – Zelensky
The first forum of defense industries will take place in Ukraine this autumn, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
European Commission plans to lift restrictions on imports of Ukrainian grain despite Poland's objections
The European Commission is ready to support Ukraine on the grain issue, while the Baltic states and Croatia are willing to help with maritime transit.
Russian strikes devastate 40,000t of grain bound for Africa, China, Israel
The Russians using Iranian-made drones have been attacking the infrastructure of Ukraine’s ports in the Danube cluster, leaving almost 40,000 tonnes of food products intended for African countries, China, and Israel damaged.
Ukraine discusses routes to ports for grain exports with Croatia
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi discussed with the Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović the issue of exporting Ukrainian grain through Croatian ports.
U.S. senators introduce bill on energy security in Ukraine, Europe
U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at supporting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and reducing the EU's dependence on Russia.
It may take six years to restore Kakhovka HPP - operator
Construction work to restore the destroyed Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant after the area is liberated will take about six years.
South Africa trying to convince Russia to resume participation in "grain deal"
The Republic of South Africa is trying to convince Russia to return to negotiations on a grain deal that will allow the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Raiffeisen postpones withdrawal from Russia until year end
The Austrian banking group Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) considers it possible to separate its subsidiary bank in Russia from the parent group no earlier than the end of December, although earlier it was said to be the end of September.
First airline suspends flights to Moscow due to drone attacks
Turkmenistan Airlines has announced the suspension of flights on the Ashgabat-Moscow-Ashgabat route from August 1.
01 August 2023
PM Shmyhal meets with G7, EU Ambassadors to discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction, reforms
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with the Ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) and discussed with them Ukraine’s reconstruction and reforms intended to strengthen the state.
Ukraine expects to receive at least $37B in international aid in 2024 – NBU Governor
Ukraine expects to receive $42 billion in international assistance in 2023 and at least $37 billion in 2024.
Third meeting with Ukrainian entrepreneurs held at President's Office
The representatives of the President's Office discussed the consequences of systemic corruption in the woodworking industry with Ukrainian businesses at their third meeting.
Vice Prime Minister: Ukraine needs UAH 72 billion to pay IDPs this year
The state should allocate UAH 72 billion for payments to internally displaced persons in 2023.
Volodymyr Lugovskyy, professor of Economics at Indiana University: Economic risks of confiscation of Russian assets are fictitious
The seizure and confiscation of Russian assets is one of the most pressing and complex issues for global politicians today
Croatia donates €1M to demine agricultural land in Ukraine
The Government of Croatia donated €1 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help Ukraine demine agricultural land.
Donors’ Coordination Platform to raise trust in investments in Ukraine – EESC President
Establishing the Donors’ Coordination Platform in Ukraine with the involvement of the key European institutions will increase credibility and trust in investments in Ukraine.
31 July 2023
Russia buying billions of dollars worth of dual-use goods to circumvent sanctions
In the last six months alone, Russia has imported $502 million worth of sanctioned Western chips, millions of dollars worth of machine tools for the defense industry, at least $171 million worth of spare parts for civil aviation, and $389 million worth of iPhones.
Russia destroys 180,000 t of Ukrainian grain after withdrawal from Grain Initiative - Foreign Ministry
During the nine days of shelling, Russia destroyed 180,000 tonnes of grain crops, 26 port infrastructure facilities, and five civilian vessels.
Kyiv, Zagreb agree on use of Croatian ports for Ukrainian grain exports
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman agreed on the use of Croatian ports for the export of Ukrainian grain.
Ukraine can export up to 4.5M t of agri-products/month amid Black Sea blockade - expert
Ukraine will be able to export up to 4-4.5 million tonnes of agricultural products per month via alternative routes without exporting through the Black Sea.
PM Shmyhal instructs to speed up small-scale privatization, launch large-scale
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed the State Property Fund to speed up small-scale privatization and launch a large-scale one.
Ukraine receives 508 Tesla Powerwall systems to store electricity
Ukraine has received 508 Tesla Powerwall energy storage systems from international partners. They will provide critical and social infrastructure with electricity during possible outages.
European Commission - on confiscation of frozen Russian assets: joint decision to be made
The EU is determined to ensure that Russia pays for the damage caused to Ukraine
Ukraine receives $1.25B in grants from U.S. - Finance Ministry
The state budget of Ukraine received a grant of $1.25 billion from the United States through the World Bank's Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
Germany's Rheinmetall training specialists for work at repair centers in Ukraine
Germany's armaments group Rheinmetall plans to open tank repair centers in Ukraine this autumn and is already training specialists for this job.