Poles unblock all checkpoints on border with Ukraine
Last night, Poles unblocked all checkpoints on the border with Ukraine.
Economy
29 April 2024
Ambassador Zvarych hopes that the blockade of the border between Ukraine and Poland will end
The complete cessation of the blockade of the border with Ukraine by Polish farmers is the result of a consistent dialogue between Kyiv and Warsaw at the highest and highest levels, as well as the involvement of farmers' associations of both countries.
Western banks paid over EUR 800 million in taxes to Russia last year - media
According to Financial Times estimates, the seven largest Western banks remaining in Russia paid more than EUR 800 million in taxes to Russia last year.
Ukraine and UAE finalize negotiations on comprehensive economic partnership and sign statement
First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko and Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi signed a joint statement on the completion of negotiations on an intergovernmental agreement on a comprehensive economic partnership.
28 April 2024
Latvian FM visits power facility damaged by Russians in Ukraine
Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk have inspected the work of one of the energy facilities damaged by Russian terrorists.
Russia shelled Ukrainian TPPs almost 180 times since war began
Since February 24, 2022, the Russian army has attacked Ukrainian thermal power plants almost 180 times.
NBU transfers UAH 38.6B of its profit to state budget
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has transferred UAH 38.64 billion of its distributable profit for 2023 to the state budget.
27 April 2024
Frontline regions may receive "decentralized" sources of electricity - PM
Relevant ministries are working to supply so-called decentralized electricity sources to the frontline regions.
Ukraine's government will be able to finance all social expenditures this year – PM Shmyhal
All social expenditures in Ukraine will be fully financed this year thanks to financial support from partners.
Enemy shells four DTEK TPPs, casualties reported
On the night of April 27, Russia attacked four DTEK thermal power plants, seriously damaging equipment.
Ukraine received nearly $12B in aid from international partners since year-start
Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received about $12 billion in external financing to cover the budget deficit.
Ukraine, CEF participants synchronize joint steps to develop transport connection
Ukraine has presented projects on the development of border crossings, road and railway transport services as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
26 April 2024
Latvia, Ukraine to boost drone production
Latvia and Ukraine vowed an increase in the manufacture of drones, while Latvia is also set to provide Ukraine with a 250MW generator to the embattled nation as part of non-military support.
Zelensky: Ukrainian grain delivered to Sudan
The Grain from Ukraine initiative, Sudanese partners and the UN-led World Food Program delivered another batch of Ukrainian grain to Sudan this week.
Ukraine, Germany preparing new forest sector project
In June 2024, Ukraine will present a new three-year forest management project developed in cooperation with German experts.
25 April 2024
Seized Russian assets should contribute to energy industry recovery, protection - Deputy chief of President’s Office
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Ukraine hosted a discussion of the possibility of bringing the aggressor state, Russia, to account for attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
Poland donates almost $9B in aid to Ukraine since war-start
Two years into the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland handed Ukraine 44 aid packages totaling almost $9 billion.
National Bank says hryvnia exchange rate fluctuations pose no threat
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) believes that the dynamic of hryvnia fluctuations in the foreign exchange market is quite safe and has market prerequisites.
Ukrainian PM, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer discuss Ukraine’s power equipment needs
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt have discussed Ukraine’s power equipment needs.
Britain's aid to Ukraine already over $2.5B
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Kingdom has provided unprecedented aid to Ukraine, being one of the key donors of direct budget support worth more than $2.5 billion.
One in five economic criminal proceedings closed in Ukraine after audit – President’s Office
In Ukraine, one in five criminal proceedings related to the economic sector was closed following an audit recommended by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
Economy ministry expects to sign ACAA Agreement with EU as soon as possible
The Ukrainian Economy Ministry is working to accelerate the signing of the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (ACAA) with the European Union.
24 April 2024
Gas prices for household consumers to remain unchanged: Naftogaz extends fixed tariff rates for another year
Until April 30, 2025, those household consumers who are customers of Gas Supply Company ‘Naftogaz of Ukraine’ LLC will buy natural gas for UAH 7.96 per cubic meter.
Ukraine’s infrastructure ready for any pace of biomethane industry development – Naftogaz
Ukraine’s current opportunities for connecting biomethane plants to networks are sufficient for any pace of development in the industry.
Ratification of Digital Trade Agreement with UK to deepen Ukraine's participation in global economy – Svyrydenko
The ratification of the Digital Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom by the Verkhovna Rada will deepen Ukraine's participation in global supply chains and promote the development of small and medium-sized businesses.
Naftogaz interested in investing in green energy development
Naftogaz Group is planning to consider increasing investment in the development of the renewable energy sector.
Ukraine gets EUR 1.5B from EU under Ukraine Facility program
Today, the European Commission transferred EUR 1.5 billion to Ukraine within the framework of the Ukrainian Facility worth a total of EUR 50 billion, set up in the EU’s multi-year budget.
Economy ministry: Ukraine, Brazil planning to increase trade turnover between the countries
Ukraine and the Federative Republic of Brazil are planning to intensify economic cooperation and increase trade turnover between the two countries.
ARMA identifies seller of Medvedchuk's yacht
The Commission for the Competitive Selection of Legal Entities for the Sale of Seized Assets has selected Troostwijk Auctions as the seller of the Royal Romance yacht.