Polish police deny reports of Ukrainian buses being stopped by protesters
The Polish police have refuted reports that protesters, along with police officers, were stopping charter buses heading to and from Ukraine near border checkpoints.
Economy
11 March 2024
Polish farmers hindering movement of charter buses on Ukrainian border
Ukraine officials are recording cases where charter buses heading to or from Poland are being blocked by protesters on the Polish-Ukrainian border. Previously, protesters focused only on freight vehicles.
Agriculture ministers of Ukraine, Poland hold talks in Lviv
Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Mykola Solskyi has offered Polish Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Czesław Siekierski to hold inter-ministerial talks involving the representatives of agricultural associations of the two countries.
Outflow of money from bank deposits: will trend last?
Ukrainians trust their banking system more than they trust enemy POs
Ukraine becomes Europe's largest arms importer – SIPRI
In recent years, Russia's arms exports have almost halved, and France has overtaken it in the rankings of arms suppliers. At the same time, Ukraine has become the largest arms importer in Europe.
10 March 2024
National Bank sees little progress in discussion on use of Russian assets
The National Bank is making gradual, cautious progress in the discussion on the use of immobilized Russian assets.
Kaczyński rallies supporters for massive march in Warsaw against Green Deal, Ukraine imports
The leader of the Polish opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) Jaroslaw Kaczyński is gathering his supporters for a large demonstration in Warsaw on May 18 against the EU Green Deal and agricultural imports from Ukraine.
Russian invaders restrict IAEA experts’ access to turbine halls at ZNPP
The Russian invaders, who control the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, have again restricted IAEA experts' access to the turbine halls at power units 3 and 5.
09 March 2024
Russia-seized nuclear power plant to remain without backup power for at least another week - IAEA
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remains dependent on a single operating 750-kV transmission line, while the 330-kV reserve line will not be reconnected for at least another week.
Japan interested in investing in Ukraine’s titanium industry
Head of the Ukrainian State Property Fund Vitalii Koval has met with the representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Toho Titanium to discuss the possibility of investing in Ukraine’s titanium industry.
Zara, Pull&Bear, Bershka and others: MFA confirms fashion brands returning to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry has confirmed that one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, Inditex, is returning to Ukraine.
Twelve regions start spring sowing campaign across Ukraine
Twelve regions across Ukraine have already started the sowing of spring grain and leguminous crops.
08 March 2024
Ukraine, Türkiye sign agreement to facilitate joint trade
Ukraine and Türkiye have signed a joint agreement that simplifies trade between the two countries and removes barriers to business.
Shmygal and Dombrovskis discussed trade liberalization between Ukraine and EU
Ukraine seeks to reach agreements in principle on further tariff liberalization of the trade regime between Ukraine and the European Union within the current cadence of the European Commission.
Dombrovskis to discuss blocking border with Ukraine in Warsaw
During his visit to Warsaw on March 9, Executive Vice President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis will discuss the issue of blocking the border with Ukraine with the Polish side.
French agency will help State Audit Service to switch to European financial control standards
Ukraine and France will jointly develop regulatory documents on financial control in accordance with the standards of the European Union.
IMF chief Georgieva may stay on for second five-year term - Reuters
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva is interested in a second five-year term at the helm of the IMF and is ready to secure sufficient support among member countries.
IAEA Board of Governors demands that Ukraine regain control over Zaporizhzhia NPP
By a majority of votes, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved a draft resolution on nuclear safety, security and guarantees, which was developed by Ukraine.
German MEP calls on EU to sanction suppliers of raw material for ammo production in Russia
The European Union should extend sanctions to companies and individuals supplying raw material (nitrocellulose) to Russia for ammunition production.
Public contracting authorities sign UAH 42.8B worth of agreements via Prozorro in Feb 2024
In February 2024, as a result of competitive tenders held via the Prozorro public e-procurement system, public contracting authorities signed 28,000 agreements worth UAH 42.8 billion.
07 March 2024
Ukraine wants to increase its own revenues by 0.5% of GDP: how?
The Ministry of Finance has decided how to raise additional UAH 44 billion to the budget and where, if necessary, it will look for more resources
President authorizes finance minister to sign agreement with EU on Ukraine's participation in anti-fraud program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has authorized Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko to sign an agreement between Ukraine and the EU on the country's participation in the EU Anti-Fraud Program.
Ukraine has clear plan to get access to EUR 300B of frozen Russian assets – PM Shmyhal
About EUR 300 billion of Russian sovereign assets have been frozen in partner countries, and Ukraine's goal is to gain access to them.
European Parliament committee agree to extend trade liberalisation for Ukraine for another year
The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade endorsed the extension of trade liberalisation measures to support Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia’s war.
Ukraine’s international reserves reach about $37.1B as of Mar 1
As of March 1, 2024, Ukraine’s international reserves came to $37.05 billion, having reduced by 3.8% in February 2024.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya launching new high-rate natural gas well
Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC has put into service a new well with a daily production rate of about 400,000 cubic meters of natural gas.
06 March 2024
Zelensky, Mitsotakis inspect functioning of 'grain corridor' at Odesa port
During their visit to the Odesa port, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inspected the functioning of the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea, created in August 2023.
Grossi, Putin discuss safety at Zaporizhzhia NPP
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi held an "important" meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Wednesday to discuss the nuclear safety and security of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Britain prepared to loan Ukraine all frozen Russian assets in UK – Cameron
Britain is prepared to loan Ukraine all frozen Russian central bank assets in the UK on the basis that Russia will be forced to pay reparations to Ukraine at the end of the war.