G7 backs extension, expansion of grain deal
The Group of Seven has called for the "extension, full implementation and expansion" of the Black Sea Grain Initiative signed last year to help Ukraine export its grain through the sea corridor.
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Over 170 hectares of farmland demined in Ukraine over past week
In Kharkiv, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine, 172 hectares of agricultural lands were cleared of explosive objects in the past seven days.
Poland gives Ukraine almost 1,500 tonnes of equipment for infrastructure restoration
Since May 2022, 80 shipments of humanitarian aid for energy needs have arrived from Poland to Ukraine, which is about 1,500 tonnes of equipment.
Ukraine needs more than $1B to restore power system – VR committee head
Russia fired more than 1,200 missiles and drones at key energy infrastructure facilities across Ukraine. The total damage inflicted on the Ukrainian power system exceeds $1 billion.
Ukraine puts Irish company Peninsula Petroleum on list of war sponsors
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) put Peninsula Petroleum Limited global leading marine fuel supplier on the list of international war sponsors.
Government allows Ukrzaliznytsia to attract funds from France for rails supply
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a draft law on financial support for the rail supply project of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia within the framework of an agreement between Ukraine and France.
22 April 2023
EU penning wide ban on commercial transit through Russia - media
The European Union intends to introduce a ban on the transit of various goods through the territory of Russia.
Japan contributes $471M to World Bank to rebuild Ukraine
The Government of Japan has announced a grant contribution of $471 million to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF).
Ukraine, France strengthening cooperation in transport sector
Ukraine and France are strengthening cooperation on damage assessment and restoration of Ukrainian transport systems, with an emphasis on the transition to low-carbon mobility.
Shmyhal about Ukraine’s recovery: France has certain projects in logistics and transport sector
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has discussed support for Ukraine’s reconstruction with the special envoy of the French President, Pierre Heilbronn, and French Minister Delegate for Transport Clément Beaune.
Restoration Agency, CDF launching project to improve logistics in Ukraine
The State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Restoration Agency) and The Conflict and Development Foundation (CDF) corporation signed a memorandum to launch the Modular Bridge project aimed at improving logistics on Ukraine's priority roads.
Up to 20 small modular reactors will be built in Ukraine
State Enterprise National Nuclear Energy Generating Company "Energoatom" and Holtec International concluded an agreement to build small modular reactors (SMRs) in Ukraine.
Ukraine, Bulgaria agree unblocking, unloading at border trucks carrying agrigoods
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi of Ukraine and his Bulgarian counterpart Yavor Hecheva, agreed on unblocking and unloading the trucks carrying foodstuffs.
Germany allocates €3M for UNIDO project to develop Ukraine’s industrial potential
The Government of Germany and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) signed an agreement on Germany’s €3 million contribution to the project "Development of industrial potential, policy and diagnostics for green recovery of Ukraine".
Ukraine exported over 40 million tonnes of grain in current marketing year
In the 2022/2023 marketing year, from July 1, 2022, to April 21, 2023, Ukraine exported 40.557 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
Polish, Czech partners to co-finance renovation of geriatric facility in Vinnytsia region
International partners will contribute to financing the repair and equipment of the Vinnytsia Regional Boarding House for people with disabilities and the elderly, which has received many civilians evacuated from the areas of hostilities since the Russian invasion started.
21 April 2023
Five countries urge European Commission to expand list of banned Ukrainian products
The agriculture ministers from five EU countries, such as Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, have sent a joint letter to the European Commission, claiming that the list of Ukrainian products banned from being imported to these countries should be expanded.
Kazakhstan increases oil exports bypassing Russia - Reuters
Kazakhstan increased its oil exports bypassing Russia in the first quarter of 2023 due to the desire to reduce dependence on Russia.
Poland removes horses from list of products banned for import from Ukraine
Horses have been removed from the list of Ukrainian agricultural products banned from importation into Poland, which was updated on on April 21.
Zelensky meets with EBRD president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso to discuss the implementation of projects for the recovery and development of Ukraine.
Kyiv mayor meets with EBRD president
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has met with a delegation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development led by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso.
To transit through territory of Poland, road carriers must have a supply of fuel
Poland has added new conditions for the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products, in particular, the requirement for a fuel reserve of at least 150 kilometers.
‘Solidarity Lanes’: Solskyi meets with Romanian minister
Romania’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Petre Daea at a meeting with Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi has said that Romania will maintain the “Solidarity Lanes” for the transit of Ukrainian grain.
NBU eases restrictions on cash FX market
Starting April 21, 2023, the National Bank will ease a number of administrative restrictions to create conditions for launching the e-residency project and strengthening positive trends in the cash segment of the foreign exchange market.
Ambassador to Turkey: Russia's blocking of grain corridor is being documented
Russia's actions to block inspections of ships sailing through the "grain corridor" are recorded by both the secretariat of the Joint Coordination Center and the Ukrainian side as legal evidence of one of Russia's crimes in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine exports over 40M t of grains, pulses in current marketing year
In the 2022/2023 marketing year (MY), from July 1, 2022, to April 21, 2023, Ukraine exported 40.557 million (mln) tonnes of grains and pulses.
Poland opens transit: first trucks with Ukrainian products heading to Netherlands
Starting from midnight on April 21, Poland unblocked the movement of Ukrainian agricultural products in transit through the country to other EU countries and Polish seaports. The first truck convoy will leave the Dorohusk border crossing point for the Netherlands within an hour.
Transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Hungary to be unhindered
Hungary's Agriculture Minister István Nagy assured Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi that the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Hungary would be unimpeded.
Seals and convoy: how Poland will control transit of Ukrainian agricultural products
The State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety (Ukrtransbezpeka) has announced new conditions for the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Poland, including convoys; transit will resume from the beginning of the day on April 21.