Richard R. Verma, United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
We are very close to the Ukrainian leaders in terms of hearing their needs, and we will assess them as the battle continues
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UK sanctions 86 Russian individuals and entities
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 86 Russian individuals and entities.
Yermak: Ukraine trying to convey its peace formula to Arab countries
Ukraine wants to protect all world countries from the aggression it has faced itself and tries to convey this to the Arab world.
Security briefing held by Office of President for Chinese delegation
A briefing on the current security situation in the country was held at the Office of the President for the Chinese government delegation, led by the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui.
18 May 2023
Grain corridor hasn't resumed operations yet, 62 vessels waiting for inspection
According to the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, 62 vessels are currently awaiting inspection to enter Ukrainian seaports. None of them have been approved by the Russian side.
EU's, Ukraine's economies show resilience amid Russia's war - EC's assessment
The EU's spring economic forecast recorded higher economic development indicators than those envisaged in the previous winter forecast. It showed higher-than-expected economic resilience of the EU, as well as Ukraine, in the face of Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine.
Blast occurs on railroad in Crimea, carriages derailed - media
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a railroad track was blown up in the Simferopol district, causing several cars to derail and suspending train traffic.
17 May 2023
China's special envoy meets with Ukraine's foreign minister
China's special envoy Li Hui has paid a visit to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Grain Deal extended for two months
Grain Deal extended for two months
Grain Deal extended for two months
The grain deal has been extended for two months.
Shmyhal meets with US ambassador to UN, thanks for air defense systems
Ukraine is counting on further close cooperation with the United States to strengthen security and Ukraine’s future victory.
Grain deal to be extended - Bloomberg
According to Turkish officials, the agreement that allows Ukraine to export crops from key ports across the Black Sea will be extended. Russia has so far agreed to stay in the deal.
Grain deal to be extended - Bloomberg
Grain deal to be extended - Bloomberg
Kim explains why Russians shelling Mykolaiv region from Kinburn Spit
The Russian aggressors are shelling the communities of Ochakiv and Kutsurub in order to hinder the inclusion of the ports of the Mykolaiv region in the "grain corridor."
Last ship left Ukrainian port under 'grain deal'
The last ship left a port in Ukraine on Wednesday as part of an agreement that allows for the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Last ship left Ukrainian port under 'grain deal'
Last ship left Ukrainian port under 'grain deal'
This year Ukrainian farmers may sow largest area of spring wheat in last 12 years
According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, 285,000 hectares of spring wheat may be planted in Ukraine this year. The last time such areas were planted during the spring sowing season was 12 years ago.
16 May 2023
Ukraine eyeing Korean investment - Ministry of Economy
Ukraine is counting on South Korea's significant contribution to the country’s post-war recovery.
No vessels inspected within grain initiative last week - UCAB
In the 41st week of the grain corridor's operation, from May 8 to 14, 2023, not a single vessel was inspected or registered for entry into Ukrainian seaports.
U.S. on blocking grain deal: Putin holds the world’s hungry hostage
The United States strongly advocated at the UN for the expansion of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which the Putin regime is using to achieve its goals in the war against Ukraine, holding the starving countries hostage.
15 May 2023
Russia pretends to suffer from grain deal, while in fact doubling grain exports - Ukraine at UNSC
The Russian Federation is blackmailing the world by disrupting the Black Sea Grain Initiative and pretending to suffer from its operation, while, in fact, grain exports from the Russian Federation have doubled, the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, told a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday.
UN reports on 23,600 civilian casualties in Ukraine since Russian invasion started
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has now verified 23,600 civilian casualties in Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
Interruptions in grain corridor affect food, social security of African countries - MFA
Disruptions in the grain corridor affect the food and social security of African countries to which Ukraine supplies humanitarian food through seaports.
France supports Ukrainian peace formula, preparing new military aid packages for Ukraine
France will continue to provide political, financial, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine for as long as necessary, both individually and through international cooperation within the EU, NATO, UN and other formats.
12 May 2023
Ukraine exports over 43.3M t of grains, pulses
In the current marketing year (MY) (from July 1, 2022, to May 12, 2023), Ukraine exported 43.336 million tonnes of grains and pulses.
Ukrainian MFA explains importance of ‘grain corridor’ to diplomats from Arab Gulf states
Ukraine’s Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh, at a meeting with diplomats from the Arab states of the Gulf, emphasized the importance of ensuring uninterrupted operation of the Black Sea Grain Corridor.
Over 3.5M ha of grains, pulses sown in Ukraine
In Ukraine, as of the first half of May, farmers have already sown 3.587 million hectares of grains and pulses.
IMF expects “critical legislative changes” in Ukraine
Director of the IMF's Communications Department, Julia Kozak, confirmed the Fund's expectations regarding the adoption of important legislative changes in Ukraine in the coming months aimed at reforms and tackling corruption.
Russians destroy mosaic panel at Mariupol train station
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the invaders destroyed the mosaic panel "Metallurgists" at the railway station, which was exhibited at the UN headquarters.
11 May 2023
IMF urges parties to take all measures needed to extend "Grain Initiative"
The International Monetary Fund considers it very important in the global context to continue the Black Sea Frain Initiative, which the Russian Federation is trying to disrupt, weaponizing food supplies.