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16 July 2023
The last ship to travel under a UN-brokered deal that allows the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain left the port of Odesa early on Sunday ahead of a deadline to extend the agreement.
If the Russian authorities do not extend the Black Sea Grain Agreement, it will come at an enormous diplomatic cost to Russia.
In the first half of 2023, Ukraine’s state budget received UAH 1.302 trillion worth of tax payments, duties and other charges. During that period, international partners also allocated more than USD 23 billion to finance Ukraine’s budget deficit.
American investors are interested in participating in projects to restore and modernize the energy sector.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $401.58 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
U-LEAD with Europe has started providing support to 24 selected communities in the development of comprehensive territorial recovery programs and community recovery and development plans.
15 July 2023
The Republic of Korea will increase assistance to Ukraine to $150 million this year.
The Interdepartmental working group recommended allocating UAH 5.15 billion from the Fund for Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation for the implementation of 139 projects.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food predicts an overall decline in grain yield within 5% compared to last year.
Japanese truck manufacturer Isuzu Motors Ltd. is completely leaving Russian market.
Ukraine plans to increase the number of humanitarian demining programs and return up to 35% (470,000 hectares) of potentially contaminated 170,000 square kilometers of agricultural land this year.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, adopted the draft law in its entirety that introduces a simplified bankruptcy procedure for business entities during martial law.
14 July 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pointed to the need to extend and expand the Black Sea Grain Initiative as it is important for many developing countries and for global food security in general.
In January-June of this year, the revenues of local budgets see an increase, so local funds are sufficient to finance utility companies and avoid raising tariffs for the population.
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), which is taking place on July 14 in Brussels, will for the first time consider the European Commission's proposals for revising the EU's 2024-2027 multiannual budget, which includes the creation of EUR 50 billion Ukraine Fund.
As of July 14, 2023, Ukraine harvested 2.157 million tonnes of grains and legumes on 643,800 hectares with a yield of 33.5 centners/ha.
South Korea will offer comprehensive support from both the public and private sectors for Ukraine's USD 52 billion reconstruction projects.
13 July 2023
North Ukrainian nuclear scientific hub will be built in Slavutych town, Kyiv region, for the development of the scientific and business component of nuclear power and the search for solutions for the development of green energy in the country.
In the first months of 2023, Ukraine managed to mobilize the necessary international support to ensure macro-financial stability, while only $3.87 billion was received for the rapid recovery needs.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine in return for connecting a subsidiary of Russia's agricultural bank to the SWIFT international payment system.
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 99% of retail outlets have resumed operations, with only 210 stores remaining closed among those that have ceased operations since February 24, 2022.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that UN Secretary General António Guterres should join in ensuring the stable operation of the grain corridor.
No explosives were found on the territory of Zaporizhzhia NPP, but experts did not gain access to all premises.
In June, Ukrainians registered the largest number of new businesses in the last three years (almost 31,500).
Inflation in Ukraine slowed sharply in the first half of the year, driven by the National Bank of Ukraine's (NBU) measures to ensure exchange rate stability, sufficient domestic food supply, and rapid business adaptation to the new challenges of Russia's war.
12 July 2023
After winning Russia's war, Ukraine will be able to increase its agricultural production to 200 million tonnes in 10 years and feed 600 million people on the planet every year.
In Kyiv region, 31 families have received housing under the Nova Oselia (lit. New Home) program at the expense of the regional budget.
Estonia has already allocated UAH 16 million for the restoration of a bridge damaged by a Russian air strike in Malyn, Zhytomyr region.
If Russia withdraws from the grain deal, the safety of ships in the Black Sea should be guaranteed either by Türkiye or another country that will be involved in such an operation by the Turkish side or the UN.
The State Investment Bank of France is ready to provide insurance guarantees to its businesses operating in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region.