Power outage schedules on Saturday will be in effect at night and after 16.00 – Ukrenergo
On Saturday, June 8, hourly power outage schedules for industry and households will be in effect from 0.00 to 05.00 and from 16.00 to 24.00.
Economy
Kostyantyn Saliy, President of the Pan-Ukrainian Association of Building Materials Manufacturers
Domestically made building materials should make up the prime resource for Ukrainian reconstruction
Zelensky calls on French business to invest in Ukraine
At a meeting in Paris with the heads of leading French companies, President Volodymyr Zelensky called on them to invest in Ukraine now.
Ukraine signs memorandum with World Bank to improve housing market
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Vice President of the World Bank Antonella Bassani, and Vice President of the International Finance Corporation Alfonso Garcia Mora have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve the housing market in Ukraine.
Exclusion zone will receive funds for restoration from EBRD
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified a framework agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the activities of the International Cooperation Account for Chornobyl.
Galushchenko discusses situation at ZNPP with Grossi
Ukraine’s Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi held a meeting to discuss the situation at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP).
Naftogaz Group, EBRD discuss possibility of project financing
Naftogaz Group Board Chairman & CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso have discussed the possibility of attracting financing for the Group’s projects.
Ukrhydroenergo preparing lawsuit with international arbitration over destruction of Kakhovka HPP
Ukrhydroenergo PrJSC is planning to file a lawsuit with the International Court of Arbitration against Russia with a demand for compensation for the damages caused by the destruction of Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP).
Kakhovka HPP can be rebuilt in 6-7 years after de-occupation - Ukrhydroenergo
After the de-occupation of the territory where the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) is located, the facility can be rebuilt in 6-7 years.
MFA calls on Chinese companies to be more involved in assisting Ukraine
At a meeting in Shanghai with representatives of Chinese business circles, First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha called on them to take a more active part in assisting Ukraine and developing trade and investment ties.
06 June 2024
EU trade support measures for Ukraine enter into force
On Thursday, June 6, the so-called Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) came into effect in the EU, suspending all import duties and quotas for Ukrainian exports to the European market for another year.
Ukrenergo introduces emergency power outages in Kyiv and 12 regions
On the evening of June 6, emergency power outages were introduced in 12 regions and the city of Kyiv as consumption limits were exceeded.
Since the start of full-scale invasion, EBRD's assistance to Ukraine has reached almost EUR 4 billion
The financial assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) since the beginning of the full-scale invasion has amounted to almost EUR 4 billion.
USD 2.2 billion tranche: IMF says when it will make decision
The IMF Executive Board will decide on the allocation of a new tranche of USD 2.2 billion under the EFF programme to Ukraine at a meeting to be held in the coming weeks.
Ukraine’s energy chief to EU envoys: Russia seeks full blackout in Ukraine
As heat and hydropower generation suffered the greatest destruction due to renewed massive Russian attacks, Ukraine is preparing for a hard winter.
EU to deliver EUR 16B within Ukraine Facility before year-end - PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine says thanks to the agreement with the European Union within the framework of the Ukraine Facility, ratified by the Verkhovna Rada, the country will receive EUR 16 billion worth of assistance as early as this year.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased to $39B
As of June 1, 2024, Ukraine's international reserves stood at $39.03 billion, according to preliminary data.
Government borrowings to state budget amount to UAH 612B since year-start
Government borrowings to the state budget’s general fund amounted to UAH 612 billion in January-May 2024.
05 June 2024
Emergency power shutdowns in place across 12 regions of Ukraine
On the evening of June 5, as consumption cap were exceeded, emergency power cuts were applied in 12 regions. Critical infrastructure facilities may be de-energized as well.
EU considers using its own budget as guarantee for loan to Ukraine - media
The European Commission is discussing the idea of using the future interest earned on Russian assets frozen in Europe to provide Ukraine with a multi-billion dollar loan, with the EU's seven-year EUR 1.2 trillion budget as a guarantee.
Lyceum in Borodianka damaged by Russian strikes repaired at cost of over UAH 4 million
A former official of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration has been served with a notice of suspicion of causing more than UAH 4 million in damages during the repair of a lyceum in Borodyanka damaged by the Russian army.
EBRD to provide EUR 300M in support of Ukraine’s energy sector – PM Shmyhal
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will allocate EUR 300 million for Ukraine to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supplies across the country.
Ukraine seeks to strengthen defense industrial cooperation with Türkiye – MoD
Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov said at a meeting with representatives of Turkish defense companies Ukraine hopes to increase defense industrial cooperation with their Türkiye.
Polish farmers continue to block truck traffic at Hrebenne-Rawa-Ruska checkpoint
Polish farmers continue to block truck traffic at the Hrebenne-Rawa-Ruska checkpoint.
Parliament endorses law on mandatory share of biofuels in transport sector
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has approved law No. 3356-d in its entirety on the mandatory share of liquid biofuels (biocomponents) in the transport sector.
Iceland to contribute EUR 667,000 to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
Iceland will make a second contribution of EUR 667,000 to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy.
Mykolaiv farmers export 70% of niche crops produced by them
Mykolaiv farmers export 70% of niche crops produced by them, such as flax, coriander, mustard and millet, towards EU and neighboring countries.
04 June 2024
Deficit in power system expected tomorrow - Ukrenergo
On Wednesday, June 5, there may be a deficit in the power system throughout the day. Electricity consumption limits will be in effect for each region from 00:00 to 24:00.
South Korea could provide $2.1B loan to Ukraine - PM Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers forwarded to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the ratification of the intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Korea, which will allow for receiving a loan of up to $2.1 billion.