EU approves 12th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union adopted the 12th package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia on Monday, December 18.
Economy
18 December 2023
Türkiye preparing to send 25K t of Ukrainian grain to Nigeria
A cargo of Ukrainian grain weighing 25,000 tons is being prepared for shipment from the Turkish port of Samsun to Nigeria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program.
Polish carriers again block truck traffic at Dorohusk-Yahodyn
The Polish side started a protest near the Dorohusk checkpoint.
IMF chief: EU, US aid vital for Ukraine's economic recovery
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva called on the United States and the EU to speed up financial assistance to Ukraine, which is vital for the country's economic recovery.
More than ₴4.2 million to be paid in Poltava region to rebuild damaged housing
In the Poltava region, 50 owners of damaged homes have been approved for state compensation of more than UAH 4.2 million.
Polish carriers to block Dorohusk again, farmers to join protest
Polish truckers, who were allowed by the Lublin District Court to resume the blockade of the Dorohusk border, are returning to protest at the border on Monday. They are joined by Polish farmers who are also putting forward their demands.
Longest queues on border with Poland - over 2,000 trucks
More than 2,050 trucks are queuing at the border with Poland to enter Ukraine.
17 December 2023
Solutions for donating frozen Russian assets to Ukraine currently being outlined - Zelensky
Outlines of the decisions necessary for the transfer of frozen Russian assets and those of individuals affiliated with Russia to the benefit of Ukraine are now being drawn up.
Russia again snubs IAEA’s request for access to thermal power plant near ZNPP
Russian invasion forces occupiers once again rejected the request filed by the IAEA mission at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant for access to the nearby thermal power plant to assess the external backup power supply.
Energoatom, Westinghouse sign contract to buy AP1000 reactor for Khmelnytskyi NPP
Petro Kotin, president of Ukraine's National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom, and Patrick Fragman, president and chief executive officer of Westinghouse Electric Company, have signed in Kyiv a contract for the purchase of equipment for power unit No. 5 at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, which will be built according to the Westinghouse AP1000 technology.
Traffic jams easing at Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint at Ukraine-Poland border
On December 16, about 1,500 freight trucks crossed the border at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint in both directions.
No power shortage in Ukraine’s energy grid - Ministry
No electricity shortage has been reported in the country's united power system as of December 17, while the authorities urge citizens to use consume efficiently.
Russia intensifying pressure on captured nuclear plant’s staff - intelligence
The Russian invasion forces are increasing pressure on Ukrainian personnel of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the facility held by the Russians since March 2022, forcing them to obtain Russian passports and sign contracts with Russia’s nuclear generation operator Rosatom.
16 December 2023
Türkiye making efforts to restore 'grain deal,' end war - defense minister
Türkiye continues to make efforts to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative and end the Russian-Ukrainian war in accordance with the principle of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
U.S. says there is legal route to seize Russian assets for Ukraine - FT
Western countries are exploring ways to confiscate frozen Russian assets and transfer them to Ukraine.
About 4,000 trucks queuing to cross Ukraine border
As many as 2,400 trucks were waiting at the border with Poland to cross into Ukraine early on Saturday, December 16.
Ukrainian farmers harvest over 78M t of grains, oilseeds
As of December 14, Ukrainian farmers harvested 78.3 million tons of new crops, including 57.6 million tons of grain and 20.7 million tons of oilseeds.
Ukraine terminates agreement with Belarus on investment protection
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to terminate the Ukrainian-Belarusian intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
15 December 2023
EBRD to provide €150M to Ukraine to support energy security - Shmyhal
Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed an agreement to provide EUR 150 million to support Ukrenergo through the heating season.
Security system at ZNPP degrading: SNRIU head names risks
The safety system at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continues to degrade. The personnel at the plant are incompetent.
Japan imposes sanctions on 57 Russian companies
On Friday, December 15, the Japanese government introduced new restrictive measures against Russia for its war against Ukraine.
Slovakia starts letting trucks from Ukraine through - 100 trucks/day
The Slovak side allows about 100 trucks to pass through per day, and there has been no official announcement of the end of the strike.
Three border crossing points from Poland still blocked - 2,600 trucks waiting to enter
There are 2,600 trucks in queues at the border with Poland to enter Ukraine.
World Bank allocates $1.34 billion in additional aid to Ukraine
The World Bank announced on Thursday, December 14, the allocation of $1.34 billion in additional financial assistance to ensure the provision of critical public services at the national and regional levels in Ukraine.
EU Council urges European Commission to develop capacity of ‘solidarity lanes’ with Ukraine
The European Council has stressed the importance of security and stability in the Black Sea region for Ukraine’s grain exports to world markets and urged the European Commission, together with its Member States, to increase the capacity of "solidarity lanes" on the borders with Ukraine.
Ukraine receives EUR 50M grant from KfW
On 14 December, Ukraine received EUR 50 million on a non-refundable basis from the KfW as part of the state support programme Affordable Loans 5-7-9%.
HACC Appeals Chamber reverses decision to close "Rotterdam+" case
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has overturned the decision of the court of first instance that closed the so-called "Rotterdam+" case.
NBU reduces key policy rate to 15%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to reduce its key policy rate to 15%.
Naftogaz starts developing decarbonization strategy - CEO
Naftogaz Group is starting a decarbonization strategy development.