Over 6M hectares across Ukraine already sown with winter crops
As of November 19, 2024, Ukrainian farmers sowed 6.14 million hectares (98%) with winter crops.
Economy
20 November 2024
Zelensky discusses support programs for Ukraine with World Bank official
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the World Bank's Managing Director for Operations Activities Anna Bjerde, with whom he discussed Ukraine's financial stability and support programs.
Austria pledges additional EUR 2M for Grain from Ukraine initiative
Austria has committed an additional EUR 2 million to support the Ukrainian-led Grain from Ukraine initiative, aimed at addressing global food insecurity exacerbated by Russia's war against Ukraine.
UN World Food Programme plans to allocate over $2B to support Ukraine - Shmyhal
The Executive Board of the UN World Food Programme has approved an interim strategic plan for Ukraine for the period of 2025-2027, with a budget of $2.1 billion.
Umerov, Danish defense minister discuss investment model for Ukrainian weapons production
Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Denmark Rustem Umerov and Troels Lund Poulsen discussed further cooperation for 2025, including an increase in military support to EUR 2.2 billion.
Amid electricity consumption hike, import scheduled from five countries
On Wednesday, November 20, electricity consumption is increasing in Ukraine so the grid operator has scheduled imports from five countries for today.
Some 220 companies already registered with CodeUA platform – Deputy PM Fedorov
A total of 220 Ukrainian IT companies have already registered with the tech companies platform, CodeUA.
19 November 2024
IMF slightly improves Ukraine's GDP growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly improved its forecast for Ukraine's real GDP growth to 4% this year and 2.5-3.5% next year.
Zelensky, Frederiksen inspect Ukrainian long-range drones procured with Denmark’s support
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen met with Ukrainian manufacturers of long-range drones and the soldiers who operate them.
World Bank to allocate $662M to Ukraine for social protection
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision on raising a $662 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to finance social protection programs.
Ukrnafta signs agreement with Shell to acquire filling stations – Naftogaz CEO Chernyshov
Ukrnafta PJSC, which is part of Naftogaz Group, and the international company Shell have signed an agreement for Ukrnafta to acquire a 51% stake in Alliance Holding LLC.
Ukraine Budget 2025 lays down record amount for defense
In the state budget for 2025, UAH 2.23 trillion is slated for weapons’ manufacture and procurement.
Parliament approves Ukraine’s state budget for 2025
On November 19, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine endorsed in the second reading and as a whole draft bill No. 12000 ‘On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025’.
DTEK to update power outage schedules daily
The DTEK Group (Ukraine’s energy company) will adapt its power outage schedules based on daily changes in the energy system and update the information on them every day.
Ukraine exports $36.3B worth of goods since year-start
Ukraine has exported $36.3 billion worth of goods since the start of 2024, exceeding the total value of exports for the entire previous year.
Ukraine’s GDP up by 4.2% over 10 months – economy ministry
In January-October 2024, Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.2% compared to the same period last year.
18 November 2024
Yermak-McFaul Group proposes new steps to strengthen energy sanctions against Russia
The Yermak-McFaul International Sanctions Group has released a new working paper, "Next Steps on Energy Sanctions: Tools for Increasing Pressure on Russia in 2025."
Blackout schedules on Tuesday to be in effect from 6:00 to 23:00 - operator
Rolling power outage schedules on Tuesday, November 19, will be in effect across Ukraine from 6:00 to 23:00 Kyiv time.
About 220,000 households without power following Russian attack - Shmyhal
Efforts are underway across Ukraine to address the aftermath of Russian shelling on November 17, with approximately 220,000 households still without electricity.
More than 320,000 consumers remain without electricity in Odesa and region
In Odesa and the region, 321,000 consumers remain without electricity supply following Russian strikes.
Herman Halushchenko, Ukraine’s Energy Minister
The first priority for Ukraine’s energy system is to get our skies fully secured against air attacks
17 November 2024
Following massive missile attack, Ukraine forced to reintroduce rolling blackouts
In all regions of Ukraine on Monday, November 18, from 6:00 to 22:00, electricity consumption restrictions will be imposed throughout the country.
Ukrainian NPPs reduce production due to Russian strikes, several substations damaged – IAEA
During Russian large-scale airstrike targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Sunday, several substations that supply off-power to Ukrainian nuclear power plants were damaged. As a result, the plants were forced to reduce electricity production.
Russian attack leaves Ukraine’s thermal power plants seriously damaged
On Sunday, November 17, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, inflicting serious damage on equipment at thermal power plants.
Ukraine, U.S. announce three new SMR projects
As part of the COP29 climate conference in Baku, the USA and Ukraine announced the launch of three new projects in the field of small modular reactors (SMRs) with a total funding of $30 million.
16 November 2024
U.S. to sanction one of Russia’s largest banks - media
The last of Russia's large state-owned banks, Gazprom, which retains access to SWIFT and settlements in major world currencies, will be subject to new U.S. sanctions.
Ukraine importing electricity from five countries on Saturday
For Saturday, November 16, Ukraine has scheduled electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova.
Foreign expert says Lviv Airport could resume flights in 2025 – Reuters
Ukraine could reopen Lviv Airport next year, partially restoring the air services that had been suspended across the country since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
UN calls on Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine’s energy system
Russia's targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure constitute a violation of international humanitarian law and must be stopped.