Quarter of Ukraine’s fixed telecom networks affected by war
Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, 25% of the country’s fixed telecommunication networks sustained damage, as did 4,300 base stations of mobile operators.
Economy
HACC recovers two Russian aircraft in favor of Ukraine
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has recovered in favor of the state two passenger aircraft An-148-100E, owned by Russia’s aviation leasing company, Ilyushin Finance Co.
Medvedchuk’s yacht acquires status of Ukrainian vessel
The yacht Royal Romance has been granted a certificate of the right to fly the state flag of Ukraine, and the corresponding changes have already been registered with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
15 May 2024
Ukraine receives over 600 tonnes of energy aid following new large-scale attacks
Since March 22, 2024, Ukraine has received more than 600 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the energy sector.
Ukrenergo warns of emergency shutdowns Wednesday night
In the evening hours of May 15, emergency power shutdowns are highly likely to be applied, affecting both industrial and household consumers across Ukraine.
Naftogaz Group’s key enterprises show improved financial results in 2023
Last year Naftogaz Group’s key enterprises improved their financial results by at least 40% compared to 2022.
14 May 2024
Ukrenergo introducing emergency blackouts across Ukraine
Ukraine's power grid operator Ukrenergo is introducing controlled emergency shutdowns in all regions of Ukraine.
Consumer price growth to accelerate moderately in Ukraine in coming months - NBU
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) predicts that consumer price growth will moderately accelerate in the coming months as the effects of last year’s higher harvests and this year’s warm weather wear off and businesses’ labor costs rise.
Government establishes Strategic Investment Council - PM Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will create a Strategic Investment Council to develop a single project portfolio of public investments.
EU extends duty-free trade with Ukraine for another year - Ministry of Agrarian Policy
The European Union has approved the decision to extend autonomous trade measures for Ukraine for another year, until June 5, 2025. For some types of agricultural products, separate requirements have been introduced, based on average export volumes for the second half of 2021-2023.
EU provided EUR 32B in budget support to Ukraine since Feb 2022 – Finance Ministry
The European Union is the largest donor of budgetary assistance to Ukraine - about EUR 32 billion since February 2022.
Ukraine Plan: EU Council greenlights payments under Ukraine Facility
The Council of the European Union today adopted an implementing decision giving a positive assessment to the "Ukraine Plan," which sets out the intentions of the Ukrainian government regarding the recovery, reconstruction and modernization of the country, and the reforms it plans to undertake as part of its EU accession process in the next four years.
EU approves Ukraine Facility Plan – PM Shmyhal
The European Union has finally approved the plan for implementing the EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility program.
Ambassador Zvarych: Poland not suspend agricultural talks with Ukraine
Warsaw has not suspended talks with Kyiv on agricultural issues. The negotiations continue at all levels.
Economy ministry presents catalog of industrial parks
The Ukrainian Economy Ministry has presented a catalog of industrial parks, which is intended to help enterprises find partners or a location with well-developed infrastructure, where production facilities can be placed, as well as raise new investment.
13 May 2024
Naftogaz, Swedfund sign memorandum to modernize CHPPs, develop renewable energy
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC and Swedfund International AB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish cooperation in projects on the modernization of combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and renewable energy development in Ukraine.
EU extends trade support for Ukraine for one more year
The Council of the EU has finally approved the extension of Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) with Ukraine, which suspends the application of customs duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU.
12 May 2024
First cotton fields sown in southern Ukraine as experiment amid climate change
Farmers in Odesa region sowed a number of local fields with five experimental varieties of cotton.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and deterioration of relations with West have limited Gazprom's activities - British intelligence
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the deterioration of Russia's relations with the West have severely limited Gazprom's activities.
11 May 2024
Italy holds seized yachts of Russian oligarchs whose assets were frozen - media
It has become a burden for the Italian authorities to maintain yachts belonging to Russian oligarchs, whose assets in Italy were frozen after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
Ukraine’s exports via maritime corridor reach 45M tonnes
About 1,600 vessels loaded with 45 million tonnes of cargo have sailed through the Ukrainian maritime corridor since it was launched.
Farmers already sow more than 4M ha with spring crops across Ukraine
As of May 10, 2024, Ukrainian farmers sowed 4,320.2 thousand hectares with spring grain and leguminous crops.
10 May 2024
Government allocates UAH 750 million from reserve fund for DIU
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 749.7 million from the state budget reserve fund to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.
Enemy’s Energy Terror and Ukrainian Responses: Facts, Prospects and Forecasts
The enemy continues with its attacks on energy infrastructure assets in Ukraine. Will Ukraine be able to recover and build back sufficient power capacity in time for the start of the next heating season, and what challenges are awaiting us…
Investment projects worth over EUR 345M being implemented in Ukraine with support of KfW
Nine investment projects worth more than EUR 345 million are being implemented in Ukraine with the support of Germany’s state-owned investment and development bank KfW.
Minister Svyrydenko calls on partners to purchase Ukrainian-produced mine clearance equipment
Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has called on partners to purchase mine clearance vehicles and equipment from Ukrainian producers.
Finance ministry: Ukraine already receives EUR 45B in direct budget support from Sweden
Since the Russian full-scale invasion started, Ukraine has received about EUR 45 million in direct budget support from Sweden.
MV-4 light mine clearance vehicle assembled in Ukraine obtains certificate of conformity
Ukraine’s A3tech has received a certificate of conformity for the DOK-ING MV-4 mine clearance vehicle being in line with the requirements set out in Government Resolution No. 271 regarding the mandatory certification of mechanical mine clearance equipment.
Minister Svyrydenko: Ukraine, Canada interested in joint projects to support entrepreneurship
Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc have met and discussed opportunities for new business cooperation projects, support initiatives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and partnerships between the governments of the two countries in priority economic sectors.