Karel Burger Dirven, 1st Honorary Consul of Ukraine to the Netherlands, EBRD advisor
“Netherlands provide Ukraine with fighter jets in response to MH17 downing”
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Zelensky, Bulgaria’s Denkov discuss "grain corridor"
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov the situation in the Black Sea region, including the functioning of the "grain corridor".
Zelensky, Bulgaria’s Denkov discuss "grain corridor"
Zelensky, Bulgaria’s Denkov discuss "grain corridor"
Russia keeps three missile carriers combat ready off Crimea coast
In the Black Sea, Russia deployed two warships and a submarine, all carrying cruise missiles.
Ukraine exports over 3.6M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to August 21, 2023), Ukraine exported 3.6 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
21 August 2023
Ukraine creates alternative "grain corridor" in the Black Sea - Zelensky
Ukraine has created an alternative corridor for grain transportation through the Black Sea but the nation needs to further strengthen its air defense capabilities.
Russians attack village in Kherson region with drone, injuring man
On August 21, Russians attacked a resident of Zolota Balka in the Kherson region with a drone, injuring the man.
Vice Admiral Serhii Haiduk, ex-commander of the Ukrainian Navy
We will liberate Crimea, there is no question about it
Ukraine yet to secure counteroffensive bridgehead across major river in south - army spox
Using the term "bridgehead" in relation to individual operations conducted by Ukraine’s Armed Forces on the left bank of the Dnipro would be inappropriate.
In de-occupied Kherson region, Ukrainian farmers collect 57K t of grain crops so far
In the liberated part of Kherson region in southern Ukraine, 300 tonnes of melon products and 57 thousand tons of grain crops have already been collected.
Russia deploys two missile carriers to Black Sea, total volley of 12 Kalibr missiles
The enemy continues to build up the presence of missile carriers in the Black Sea, currently there are two with a total volley of 12 missiles.
20 August 2023
Istanbul could host talks to relaunch Black Sea Grain Initiative - media
Türkiye seeks to restore the Black Sea Grain Initiative as soon as possible, in connection with which technical negotiations on the reactivation of the initiative may take place in Istanbul.
Russian invaders shell 12 settlements across Donetsk region in past 24 hours
Last day, Russian troops shelled 12 settlements in Donetsk region where they damaged 25 civilian objects - households, businesses, and gas stations.
19 August 2023
Attack by Russia on foreign ship carrying Ukrainian grain would mean attack on carrier country - Danilov
Russia's attacks on foreign civilian vessels departing from Ukrainian ports and sailing through the humanitarian corridor will be equated to an attack on the carrier countries.
Ukraine harvests over 27M t of grain
Ukrainian farmers have harvested 27.3 million tonnes of new crop grain. Early grain harvesting has already been completed in Poltava, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions.
18 August 2023
Ukrainian, Romanian PMs discuss development of mutually beneficial trade potential
Bilateral trade between Ukraine and Romania currently ranks third among European countries.
Romanian Prime Minister hopes that 60% of Ukraine's grain exports go through Romania
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed hope that more than 60% of Ukraine's grain exports could transit through his country.
Oleksandr Hryban, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Development Fund will raise up to $10 billion, multiplying them into $50 billion of investments
Yermak discusses free trade protection with WTO head
On behalf of the Head of State, the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Peace formula: Yermak suggests involving WTO in implementing food security clause
On the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the chief of his Office, Andriy Yermak, held a meeting with the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who is visiting Ukraine.
17 August 2023
German vessel stranded in Odesa for 1.5 years reaches int'l waters
A German cargo ship, which had been blocked in the port of Odesa since Russia's war, crossed Ukrainian waters without any problems.
Ukraine counting on WTO support in resuming agricultural exports – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is counting on the support of the World Trade Organization in resuming agricultural exports.
Zelensky holds meeting on arms supply for Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a conference call to discuss the supply of equipment and ammunition for Ukraine's defense forces.
MFA working to get invitation to G20 Summit in India
Ukraine and partners are working to be among those invited to the G20 Summit in India.
16 August 2023
Every Russian strike on Ukrainian ports is a blow to world food prices – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that every Russian attack on Ukrainian ports is a blow to world food prices.
Romania's foreign minister condemns Russian strikes on Ukrainian grain silos
Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu has condemned another wave of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, particularly on grain silos and warehouses in the Ukrainian Danube ports of Reni and Izmail.
Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Restoring the grain deal is critical for global markets
Occupiers take another batch of 1,500 t of stolen grain from Mariupol port
Russian invaders took another batch of stolen Ukrainian grain – 1,500 tonnes - from the port of temporarily occupied Mariupol.
First ship leaves Odesa port along temporary corridor
The first ship left the Odesa seaport along the temporary corridor for civilian vessels.
Ukraine exports more than 3.1M t of grain
Ukraine has already exported 3.122 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops in the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY, between July 1 and August 14, 2023).