Ukraine attracts more than $83B in international assistance since full-scale war started
Ukraine has already attracted more than $83 billion through coordinated cooperation with international partners since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
Economy
08 April 2024
Ukraine, eight other nations align with EU sanctions over Russian aggression
Ukraine and eight other nations from among candidate countries and members of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) aligned with the decision of the EU Council of March 12, 2024, which expanded the list of persons and entities subject to EU sanctions for violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, extending them for another six months, until September 2024.
U.S. National Defense Strategy Commission chair visits Ukraine
Oleksandr Kamyshyn, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, held a meeting with Jane Harman, Chair of the U.S. Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
Ukraine, Hungary agree on opening new border checkpoint
Ukraine and Hungary have signed amendments to the intergovernmental agreement on border traffic control, which will allow to launch a new checkpoint for passenger cars.
Ukraine can use Cambodia's approach to demining - Ministry of Economy
Ukraine can adopt Cambodia’s experience of disposal of explosive objects.
Additional air defense systems to strengthen protection of energy facilities - minister
At a meeting with U.S. congressmen, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, German Galushchenko, informed the American delegation about the current situation of Ukraine's energy system and the consequences of the latest Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
07 April 2024
Russian strike leaves high-voltage infrastructure in Kharkiv region damaged
Overnight Sunday, April 7, as a result of a Russian attack in Kharkiv region, one of the high-voltage substations was damaged and a power line went out of service.
06 April 2024
Minister comments on impact of Russian attacks on energy industry
Energy Minister German Galushchenko of Ukraine says the situation in the energy sector is difficult following Russian strikes on the country’s energy facilities so Ukraine needs more air defense capabilities to protect its energy assets from Russian missile attacks and avoid power outages in summer.
South Korea to donate $2.3 billion to Ukraine
South Korea will provide Ukraine with a medium and long-term aid package in the amount of $2.3 billion starting this year.
Economy ministry: Ukrainian mine clearance vehicles much cheaper than foreign analogues
One of the benefits of domestically produced mine clearance vehicles is their lower cost compared to foreign-made machinery.
Ukraine’s international reserves reach $43.76B as of Apr 1
As of April 1, 2024, Ukraine’s international reserves came to $43.763 billion, having increased by 18% in March 2024.
Record number of individual entrepreneurs registered via Diia in Q1 2024
In January-March 2024, more than 57.6 thousand individual entrepreneurs were registered via the Diia portal, which is 41.6% higher compared to the same period last year.
05 April 2024
Truck traffic partially resumed at Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska checkpoint
The freight traffic has been partially resumed at the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska checkpoint on the Polish border.
Ukraine took part in Connecting Europe Days in Brussels
Ukraine took part in high-level events as part of the Connecting Europe Days week dedicated to the development of transport and logistics routes in Europe.
Ukraine proposes introducing ban on air transit to Russia and Belarus
Ukraine has proposed introducing a ban on air transit to Russia and Belarus in order to limit the economic potential of the aggressor.
Japan bans exports of 164 additional industrial items to Russia
Japan will expand its ban on exports to Russia to include 164 additional industrial items such as lithium-ion batteries, gas pipes, and car engine oil.
Ukrenergo saves half of its substation equipment through passive protection – Kudrytskyi
Ukrenergo National Power Company will continue to develop passive protection systems for its substations, as they saved at least half of the company’s equipment during Russia’s latest massive attacks.
Non-performing loans consistently reducing in volume in Ukraine – expert’s opinion
The number and volume of non-performing loans in Ukraine’s banking system are steadily reducing, although they directly depend on the course of hostilities, military assistance from Western partners and economic development.
Lithuania to provide Ukraine with equipment for thermal power plants
The Republic of Lithuania will provide assistance to Ukraine’s energy sector, namely by sending large-sized equipment for thermal power plants.
04 April 2024
IMF names conditions for confiscation of Russian assets
The confiscation of frozen Russian assets should have sufficient legal underpinnings and not undermine the stability of the international monetary system.
Russian missile strikes may affect macroeconomic projections for Ukraine - IMF
The International Monetary Fund is following massive missile and air strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure closely and does not rule out that this may affect macroeconomic projections for Ukraine in the near future.
Russians launch first deliberate attack on Ukraine’s solar power plant – Ukrenergo
On April 3, 2024, Russian troops deliberately targeted a solar power plant situated behind the lines in Ukraine.
U.S. ready to help restore Ukraine's energy sector - ambassador
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko at a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discussed the needs of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure that was damaged as a result of the latest Russian attacks.
Government borrowings to Ukraine’s state budget reach UAH 473B in Jan-Mar 2024
In January-March 2024, the government borrowings to Ukraine’s state budget general fund came to UAH 473.6 billion.
Electricity imports from Europe help Ukraine’s energy system to operate in balanced mode – Ukrenergo
Electricity imports from EU countries are one of the factors ensuring that there is no power deficit in Ukraine’s energy system after March 22, 2024.
Retail trade turnover in Ukraine up by 15.4% in 2023 - Statistics Service
In 2023, retail trade turnover in Ukraine amounted to UAH 1.8 trillion, which is 15.4% more than a year earlier.
03 April 2024
Shmyhal, Kallas discuss mechanism of compensation for damages caused by Russia to Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas have discussed the mechanism of compensation for damages caused by Russia to Ukraine.
DTEK Group lost 80% of its generating capacities after Russian attacks in March
After the large-scale attacks carried out by Russia on March 22 and 29, DTEK Group lost 80% of its generating capacities.
Ukraine exports $3.2B worth of goods in Mar 2024
Last month Ukraine exported 11.8 million tonnes of goods, totaling $3.2 billion.