ECA insures first investment loan against war risks
The Export Credit Agency of Ukraine (ECA) has signed the first war risk insurance contract for an investment loan.
Economy
16 September 2024
Naftogaz Group transfers UAH 60.8B in tax payments since early 2024
In January-August 2024, Naftogaz Group transferred UAH 60.8 billion in tax payments to Ukraine’s state and local budgets.
No blackouts scheduled across Ukraine - operator
On Monday, September 16, electricity consumption will not be restricted.
Estonia’s total aid to Ukrainian energy sector exceeds 320 tonnes of equipment
Estonia has already handed over more than 320 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukraine for the energy sector.
15 September 2024
Most electricity in Ukraine produced without carbon emissions – Energy Ministry
Ukraine is significantly ahead of many European countries in terms of its share of decarbonized energy, with most of Ukrainian electricity being produced without carbon dioxide emissions.
No power outages planned for Sunday – Ukrenergo
No power outages are expected to be applied in Ukraine on Sunday, September 15.
14 September 2024
Assistance to Ukraine's energy sector is priority for UNDP - MoE
Representatives of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will continue to provide assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector to recover from Russian attacks.
Draft state budget for 2025 submitted to Parliament
The draft state budget for 2025 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
13 September 2024
Russians again restrict IAEA access to Zaporizhzhia NPP facilities
The Russian occupation administration of the Zaporizhzhia NPP continues to restrict access to the IAEA mission present at the plant, in particular, experts were again not allowed to enter the western part of the turbine hall.
More than 200,000 ha of farmland cleared of mines since-year start – PM Shmyhal
Since the beginning of 2024, more than 200,000 hectares of agricultural lands have been inspected and cleared of mines.
Ukraine expects $1.1B tranche from IMF soon – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine expects to receive a $1.1 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Bulgaria extends for six months talks on selling Ukraine Russian nuclear reactors
The Parliament of Bulgaria decided to extend by six months the deadline given to the government for negotiations on the sale of two Russian nuclear reactors and auxiliary equipment to Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal, EBRD Vice President discuss implementation of joint projects
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President Matteo Patrone have discussed the implementation of joint infrastructure and humanitarian projects, namely the provision of water supply to Mykolaiv.
12 September 2024
Global wheat prices jump after Russia attacks grain bulker in Black Sea
Wheat futures rose 2.2% after Ukraine said a Russian missile hit a grain bulker in the Black Sea.
Ukraine forced to restrict electricity consumption on Thursday
Ukraine is introducing rolling blackouts from 13:00 on Thursday, September 12.
Russia attacks energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions over past day
During the past 24 hours, the Russians attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine.
Austrian economy ministry insists on compliance with sanctions: Russia must not have support in the war
With regard to the media reports on the possible circumvention of sanctions against Russia by Austrian companies, namely the aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW) noted that the competent investigative bodies had been informed about this.
NBU Governor comments on exchange rate of hryvnia following talks with IMF
Following the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will be working to ensure a greater flexibility of the exchange rate of the Ukrainian hryvnia against the U.S. dollar.
11 September 2024
Energy facilities in four Ukraine’s regions attacked over past day
Over the past day, the Russians attacked energy facilities in Donetsk, Poltava, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
FTA with Turkey will help attract investments, rebuild Ukraine - ambassador
The free trade agreement with Turkey, which is currently undergoing the process of ratification in the Ukrainian parliament, will facilitate the entry of Ukrainian manufacturers into the Turkish market and the attraction of Turkish investments into the Ukrainian economy.
No blackouts scheduled across Ukraine for Wednesday
Power grid operator Ukrenergo has no plans to introduce electricity consumption caps on Wednesday, September 11.
Ukraine, IMF reach staff-level agreement on next EFF review
The International Monetary Fund and the Ukrainian authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the fifth review of the Enhanced Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine.
Court of Appeal confirms Kolomoiskyi not to regain control over PrivatBank
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal in the city of Kyiv has closed the proceedings on the lawsuit of the former shareholders of PrivatBank, Ihor Kolomoiskyi and the Cypriot company, Triantal Investments Ltd, regarding the return of the state-owned bank, PrivatBank, to its former owners.
10 September 2024
Government allocates UAH 40B to fortify third defensive line this year - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allocated UAH 40 billion to fortify the third line of defense this year.
Russians attack energy facilities in eight regions in past day – Energy Ministry
On September 9, the Russian forces shelled civilian energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions.
G7 envoys say competent independent experts at Ukrenergo critical to energy security
In the wake of the reports on the dismissal of Ukrenergo’s CEO and resignation of two supervisory board members, the ambassadors of the Group of Seven emphasized the importance of appointing new independent members to the board.
NBU easing foreign exchange restrictions from Sept 10
From September 10, 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is making amendments to the existing foreign exchange restrictions, which are aimed at supporting business and countering unproductive capital outflows from the country.
09 September 2024
Germany not planning to mediate issue of Russian gas transit through Ukraine
Berlin is not trying to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow on the issue of Russian gas transit.
ZNPP reactors should not be restarted until war ends - IAEA chief
As long as the war threatens the safety of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, its reactors must remain in "cold shutdown".