UAH 2.2 trillion of environmental damage in Ukraine due to Russia's war - minister
In Ukraine, the amount of environmental damage caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation reaches 2.2 trillion hryvnias and is growing daily.
Economy
EBRD wants to increase capital by EUR 4B to provide significant investment for Ukraine
The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday recommended to the Bank's governors that they approve a paid-in capital increase of EUR 4 billion to enable it to provide significant and sustained investment for Ukraine, now and in the future.
What awaits Ukraine's economy in next two years - EC's forecast
Despite the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine demonstrated economic resilience in 2023, which allows forecasting its economic growth in the coming years - up to 3.7% and 6.1% in the next and 2025, respectively.
Four UAV producers to get up to UAH 1M grants from Lviv City Council
Four Ukrainian drone manufacturers will receive funding from the Lviv City Council in the form of grants of up to UAH 1 million for each company.
EU takes aim at key exports to Russia in new sanctions - Bloomberg
Within the framework of the 12th package of Russia sanctions, the European Union is offering to ban the export of machine tools and machinery parts that Russia uses to manufacture weapons targeting Ukraine.
PrivatBank not to be returned to ex-owners, Court of Appeal rules
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal completed the proceedings into the appeal of government decisions on PrvatBank’s withdrawal from the market with the participation of the state, and upheld the lower-instance court ruling finding it impossible for the former owners to regain the bank.
Leading Korean company to participate in Ukraine’s recovery – PM Shmyhal
The leading Korean company POSCO will participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Energy, investment projects: Vice PM on delegation’s agenda in Washington
The Ukrainian government delegation that visited Washington received assurances that the United States would further support Ukraine in terms of providing both budget support and in efforts to build the post-war economy.
Galushchenko, State Department representative discuss U.S. participation in restoration of Ukraine’s energy sector
Ukraine’s Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and Laura Lochman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Energy Resources of U.S. Department of State, have discussed the participation of the United States in the development of Ukraine’s energy industry.
U.S. Treasury suspects 100 vessels of violating oil sanctions against Russia - Reuters
The U.S. Treasury Department has drawn attention to a possible violation of oil sanctions against Russia by shipowners who have been sent letters requesting information on 100 suspected vessels.
Due to war, about 20% of Ukrainian land unusable - agrarian ministry
In Ukraine, about 20% of agricultural land is unsuitable for cultivation as a result of Russia's hostilities.
14 November 2023
Denmark to donate EUR 7M for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The Ukraine Energy Support Fund will soon receive the first part of the contribution from Denmark in the amount of EUR 4 million, while another EUR 3 million will be provided by the partner country later.
India simplifies procedure for exporting Ukrainian grains
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of India included Ukraine in the list of countries that do not treat grain with methyl bromide fumigants, and thus exempted Ukrainian exporters from paying any additional penalty.
Ukraine awaiting from IMF Executive Board positive decision on $900M tranche
Ukraine is waiting for a positive decision of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund on the further allocation of a $900 million tranche.
H&M outlets to open at two Kyiv malls on Nov 16
On November 16, the H&M retail chain will extend operations in Ukraine, opening outlets at Kyiv’s Retroville and River Mall.
In Chernihiv region, number of entrepreneurs exceeds pre-war level
Since year-start, 5,960 businesses have been registered in Chernihiv region, of which 388 are entities and 5,572 are individual entrepreneurs, which is the highest figure in the last three years.
This year's harvest of grains, oilseeds to exceed 80M t - Agrarian Council
The Ukrainian Agrarian Council (UAC) predicts that this year Ukraine will harvest at least 80 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds, which is the same as in the peaceful 2016-17.
13 November 2023
Hungary again blocks allocation of military aid tranche to Ukraine
EU foreign ministers have not reached an agreement on the eighth tranche of military aid worth EUR 500 million for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility (EPF) due to Hungary's blocking of the decision.
Norway donates over EUR 80M for humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The government of Norway has earmarked an additional EUR 84 million for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, which is going through a severe humanitarian crisis amid the war unleashed by Russia.
Ukraine designates Rockwool as international war sponsor
The National Agency for Corruption Prevention included Denmark’s Rockwool in the list of international sponsors of war. Its products were used during the construction and repair of warships for the Russian Navy.
100th ship carrying food passes through Black Sea corridor - U.S. ambassador
The 100th vessel passed through the Black Sea humanitarian corridor and 3.7 million tons of food and other goods have so far been delivered this way.
Ukraine, Poland to hold meeting on border to unblock checkpoints
On November 13, representatives of the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Restoration Ministry) will hold a meeting at the border with representatives of the Polish side to unblock the checkpoints.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya connects more than 630 wells to remote monitoring
JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya has connected more than 630 wells to the unified monitoring system since 2020.
Chernyshov: Naftogaz Group will invest in solar and wind energy projects even during war
Naftogaz Group has decided to invest in solar and wind energy projects this year and next year.
Ukraine’s dairy exports up by 17% in Oct
In October 2023, Ukraine increased the volume of exports of dairy products by 17% against September, while cash receipts rose by 22.6%.
Finland one of biggest EU donors of assistance to Ukraine's energy sector - minister
Helsinki is one of the biggest EU donors of assistance to Ukraine's energy sector in terms of countering Russian aggression.
State Property Fund raised UAH 6.2B to budget since year-start
Since the beginning of 2023, the State Property Fund of Ukraine has raised UAH 6.2 billion to the state budget, mostly through privatization auctions.
Demand for hybrid cars in Ukraine hits almost two-year high
As many as 1,792 passenger cars with hybrid engines were registered in Ukraine in October 2023, which is a record figure for the last 22 months.
12 November 2023
Helsinki supports transfer of proceeds from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine
Finland supports the seizure of Russian assets and reprofiling profits from those assets to use them in supporting Ukraine.