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Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator

Wish such expertise and capacity, Ukraine will be a humanitarian superpower

Agriculture ministers at conference in Berlin condemn Russian war against Ukraine – Koval

In the final communiqué of the 17th conference in Berlin, which took place on the sidelines of the International Green Week, the heads of agriculture ministries condemned the war unleashed by Russia and its food blackmail.

Lithuania to keep allocating 0.25% of its GDP to support Ukraine

Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met with his Lithuanian counterpart Saulius Skvernėlis to discuss increasing sanctions pressure on Russia and its allies, as well as further support for Ukraine.

Ukraine, Britain, Lithuania launch system to track stolen grain

At the Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Vitalii Koval signed an updated Memorandum with his British and Lithuanian counterparts to implement the Grain Verification Scheme (GVS). This scheme aims to address and prevent the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the occupied territories.

Russian drone attack hits agricultural company in Chernihiv region

On the evening of January 15, Russia’s drone attack targeted an agricultural enterprise in the Pryluky district of the Chernihiv region, damaging a grain storage facility.

Ukraine’s export of goods up by 16.5% over 11 months – State Statistics Service

In January-November 2024, Ukraine exported $38.4 billion worth of goods, which is 16.5% higher compared to the same period of 2023. At the same time, the import of Ukrainian goods increased by 11% to $63.7 billion.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for January 6-12, 2025

Explaining: Latest U.S. sanctions against Russia, captured North Korean soldiers, Ukraine’s role in global food security

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.

Ukraine sending over 1.9M t of agricultural products to African countries

As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative, Ukraine will ship more than 1.9 million tonnes of sunflower oil and flour to African countries this winter.

Sybiha, Kallas discuss assistance to Syria

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas have coordinated the agenda of bilateral and international relations and discussed assistance to Syria.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Zelensky invites Switzerland to contribute to supply of food to Syria

President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with President of Switzerland Karin Keller-Sutter, during which he offered Switzerland to assist in the supply of food to Syria.

FMs of Ukraine, Germany discussed results of their visits to Syria

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Germany Andrii Sybiha and Annalena Bearbock discussed the results of their visits to Syria and coordinated steps to further support the Syrian people.

Mine action, energy and defense: Iceland’s FM assures Ukraine of further support

Foreign Minister of Iceland Thordis Gylfadottir has assured that Iceland’s new government will continue supporting Ukraine.

Ukrainian Navy units strike dozens of Russian military facilities in 2024 – Neizhpapa

Naval missile and unmanned systems units of the Ukrainian Navy carried out dozens of successful strikes on approximately 50 Russian military facilities in 2024, including those located in temporarily occupied Crimea.

Syria interested in flour, oil, sugar and meat supplies from Ukraine – Koval

Syria has shown interest in importing a range of essential goods from Ukraine, including wheat, flour, oil, sugar, and meat products, particularly chicken and cattle.

UCAB: Ukraine’s agricultural exports reach 5.5M tonnes in Dec 2024

In December 2024, Ukraine exported 5.5 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 11.1% lower compared to the previous month.

Farmers set to rally in Warsaw against Ukrainian exports during Polish EU presidency opening ceremony

Polish agricultural organizations are organizing a demonstration in Warsaw on January 3, protesting, among things, against the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries and the import of agricultural products from Ukraine.

Zelensky says Ukraine will support all efforts to stabilize Syria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a report from Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Agriculture Minister Vitalii Koval on their discussions in Damascus.

Ukraine ready to provide more humanitarian aid to Syria – Sybiha

Ukraine is prepared to offer more humanitarian aid to Syria and resume education opportunities for Syrian students, while expecting the new Syrian government to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Ukraine’s arable land decreases by 20% since Russia’s full-scale invasion

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, the area of arable land available for harvest in Ukraine has decreased by 20%.

Ukraine Latest. Weekly Digest for December 16-22, 2024

Ukraine sends 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria – Zelensky

Ukraine has sent 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian program in partnership with the UN-led World Food Program (WFP).

Zelensky talks with Angola President, announces ambassador’s appointment

Ukraine is interested in developing bilateral relations with Angola in multiple areas and is preparing to appoint an ambassador to this country.

Switzerland joins EU’s 15th sanctions package against Russia

On Monday, December 23, Switzerland decided to align itself with the European Union’s 15th sanctions package against Russia and restrictive measures against Belarus.

Export season 2024/25: How much grain, oilseed crops Ukraine plans to sell

In accordance with the forecast balance between supply and demand for grain and oilseed crops in the marketing year 2024/2025, Ukraine is planning to export around 46.9 million tonnes of them.

Odesa region gathers first commercial sweet potato harvest

In the Odesa region’s Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, farmers have completed the harvesting of sweet potatoes from an area of seven hectares.

Putin attempts to conceal Russia's economic problems by manipulating facts – ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to falsely posture Russia's economy as strong and stable, shifting responsibility for economic problems onto others and manipulating facts.

Minister Koval: Ukraine’s agricultural exports reach 72.7M tonnes since early 2024

In January-November 2024, Ukraine exported 72.7 million tonnes of agricultural products. By the end of the year, Ukraine’s agricultural exports are expected to hit about 77 million tonnes.