Massive Russian attack leaves enegy infrastructure damaged in several regions - operator
As a result of a massive combined attack on the Ukrainian power grid, energy infrastructure facilities sustained damaged in a number of regions.
Economy
Ukrenergo orders emergency power outage schedules in Ukraine
Ukraine's power grid operator Ukrenergo has ordered the introduction of emergency power outage schedules across the country.
Relocated companies in Poltava region pay over UAH 9M in taxes in Jan-Aug
In January-August 2024, the enterprises relocated to the Poltava region paid more than UAH 9 million in taxes to the consolidated budget.
Ukraine, Denmark to introduce fast-track mechanism for investments
Ukraine and Denmark have signed a memorandum of understanding on the introduction of a fast-track mechanism for investment that will facilitate the entry of Danish businesses into the Ukrainian market.
Norway plans to allocate $2.7B for assistance to Ukraine in 2025
Norway plans to raise fiscal support for Ukraine in 2025 to nearly $2.7 billion, according to the country’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.
27 November 2024
President vows to sign bill on state budget for 2025 into law on Nov 28
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sign the bill on Ukraine's state budget for 2025 into law on Thursday.
Zelensky could sign off budget, law on tax increase in coming days
President Volodymyr Zelensky may sign the state budget 2025 and the law on tax increase in the upcoming days.
Ukraine receives $4.8B from World Bank - Shmyhal
Ukraine has received $4.8 billion from the World Bank as part of the PEACE project.
Ukraine to participate in World Expo 2025 in Japan
Hirofumi Yoshimura, the governor of Osaka Prefecture in Japan, announced on Tuesday that Ukraine will take part in the World Expo 2025.
Ukraine allocates UAH 1.6T for defense sector in Jan-Oct 2024
In January-October 2024, Ukraine allocated UAH 1.6 trillion from the state budget for the security and defense sector, including UAH 201.6 billion in October.
Estonia to donate EUR 1M for Ukraine’s climate projects
Estonian Minister of Climate Yoko Alender (Reform) said Estonia would provide EUR 1 million to Ukraine.
26 November 2024
Ambassador Markarova states goal to have Russia’s entire banking system sanctioned
The sanctions that the U.S. has imposed against Gazprombank and dozens of other Russian financial institutions will significantly limit the Kremlin's banking operations and their ability to continue the war effort. At the same time, there is still great potential for economic and financial pressure on Russia.
MEP: All frozen assets of Russian Federation should be used for weapons for Ukraine
About 300 billion dollars of frozen Russian assets should be given to Ukraine so that it can use these funds to arm itself and win the war against Russia. This amount can then be credited as reparations to Russia if the latter refuses to pay them.
Ukraine awaiting Germany's decision on participation in ZBROYARI project
Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin discussed further cooperation in the defense industry with Christian Freuding, who leads the special staff for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense, and representatives of the German Embassy.
Almost 350 objects privatized in Ukraine this year - Nemchinov
Since the beginning of the year, 343 objects worth about UAH 3 billion have been privatized in Ukraine.
25 November 2024
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.
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.