Finance Ministry places government bonds for UAH 17.2B
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance raised UAH 17.2 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds, according to the ministry's press service.
Economy
26 October 2021
UkSATSE gets UAH 183M in net profit in Q3 2021
The Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) received UAH 183 million in net profit in the third quarter of 2021, according to the enterprise’s press service.
Cabinet of Ministers reduces gas price for SoLR customers
The Cabinet of Ministers has reduced the price of gas for household customers of the supplier of last resort (SoLR, NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine) to UAH 7.96 per cubic meter (including VAT) in October-November 2021.
Ukraine, Jordan to expand cooperation in agriculture – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Dmytro Senik has met with Jordan's Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat as part of his visit to the Kingdom, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
UkraineInvest received 27 applications from potential investors for a total sum of $2B
The Investment Promotion Office (UkraineInvest) has received 27 applications from potential investors for a total sum of $2 billion.
MFA to facilitate Ukraine-Jordan cooperation in IT industry
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will promote the revival of contacts between representatives of the IT industry of Ukraine and Jordan.
Ukraine may harvest more than 100M tonnes of grain in 2021 - Leshchenko
Ukraine may report a record harvest of more than 100 million tonnes of grain and oil-bearing crops this year, according to Roman Leshchenko, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.
Ukravtogaz sold over 25 mcm of compressed natural gas in Jan-Sept 2021
The network of Ukravtogaz, a subsidiary of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, sold 25.3 million cubic meters of compressed natural gas (CNG) in January-September 2021, which is 2.5% less than in the same period last year, Ukrinform reports, referring to the company’s press service.
Ukraine plans to create center to protect energy infrastructure from cyber attacks
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine at its meeting discussed the issue of establishing a sectoral cybersecurity center of the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the NSDC’s press service.
Qatar Airways launching direct flights from Odesa to Doha
Discount carrier Qatar Airways is opening direct flights on the route Doha - Odesa. The airline will fly from Odesa International Airport to Hamad International Airport in Qatar’s capital Doha three times a week starting December 9.
Coal and fuel oil reserves decreasing in Ukraine – State Statistics Service
From September 1 to October 1, 2021, Ukraine’s coal reserves decreased by 9.8%, fuel oil - by 3.1%, according to the State Statistics Service.
Ukraine’s grain exports reach almost 17.8M tonnes
Ukraine has exported 17.795 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops so far in the current marketing year (MY, started on July 1, 2021), which is 2.793 million tonnes more than in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.
25 October 2021
Ukroboronprom increases production volumes by 27%
In January-September 2021, Ukroboronprom's enterprises increased the production of armaments and military equipment by 27.4% or UAH 5.78 billion compared to the same period last year, according to the press service of the state concern Ukroboronprom.
Ukraine, Jordan sign memorandum on cooperation in IT
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (CDTO) Dmytro Senik signed a memorandum of understanding between the Exporters and Investors Council under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Jordanian IT Association Int@j.
Dombrovskis: EU’s second tranche is clear sign of support for Ukraine's reform agenda
The disbursement of the second tranche of €600 million in macro-financial assistance is a clear sign of EU support for Ukraine's reform agenda.
Ambassador: Ukraine’s gas proposal submitted to German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
The Embassy of Germany in Ukraine has submitted to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy a proposal by the Ukrainian side to transport additional 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year via GTS Ukraine on special terms.
Ukraine already produced over 560,000 tonnes of sugar this year
As of October 23, Ukraine produced 562.3 thousand tonnes of sugar and processed 4.20 million tonnes of sugar beet, according to the Ukrtsukor National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s industrial production up 1.4% in Jan-Sept 2021
The volume of Ukraine’s industrial production grew by 1.4% in January-September 2021 compared with the relevant period last year, according to the Ministry of Economy.
Ukraine receives EUR 600M in macro-financial assistance from EU
The European Union has provided Ukraine with the second tranche of € 600 million in macro-financial assistance.
Ukraine, Georgia to strengthen cooperation within Euro-Asian oil transport corridor - Energy Ministry
Ukraine and Georgia have agreed to strengthen cooperation as part of the Euro-Asian Oil Transportation Corridor project, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy.
Banks provided UAH 0.7B under Affordable Loans program last week
Last week authorized banks issued 330 loans for a total sum of UAH 0.71 billion under the government’s program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%", Ukrinform reports with a reference to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Oschadbank to receive EUR 100M from EBRD in subordinated loan
JSC Oschadbank and EBRD have signed a mandate letter on the terms of future cooperation and the provision of a subordinated loan.
NBU purchased $350M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) purchased $350.1 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the central bank.
Communities to get over UAH 230M for development of administrative service centers – Shmyhal
The united territorial communities will receive a UAH 230M subvention for the development of administrative service centers (ASCs) following the government's decision to redistribute funds within the relevant project.
23 October 2021
Stefanchuk signs two bills on NBU independence
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk has signed two bills on the National Bank of Ukraine, which are fundamentally important for further cooperation between Ukraine and the IMF.
Slovianska TPP put to halt after exhausting coal reserves
Amid the lack of anthracite coal, Slovianska TPP, owned by Donbasenergo, stopped power generation on October 23.
Ukraine to offer Europe additional gas transit volumes – from 55 bln cu m a year
The National Security and Defense Council instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to examine a possibility of supplying Europe with additional 55 billion cubic meters of gas a year at least.
Zelensky: We are witnessing artificial crisis created by Russia against Europe
Russia has orchestrated a gas crisis in Europe by using energy supplies for blackmail, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
22 October 2021
Almost 300 credit unions operating in Ukraine – NBU governor
The number of credit unions in Ukraine reached 289 as of the beginning of October 2021, according to Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Kyrylo Shevchenko.