IAEA Support and Assistance Mission launched at Chornobyl NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Support and Assistance Mission has been launched at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
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18 January 2023
659 vessels left Odesa region’s ports since ‘grain initiative’ launched
A total of 659 vessels have left the Odesa region’s ports since the ‘grain initiative’ was launched. They exported Ukrainian-produced agricultural products to Asian, European and African countries.
Shmyhal: Ukraine’s restoration will be largest reconstruction project since World War II
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated that Ukraine's post-war restoration program will be the largest reconstruction project since World War II.
Finance Ministry places bonds worth UAH 5.5B
On January 17, 2022, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry placed government domestic bonds worth UAH 5.5 billion.
17 January 2023
PM Shmyhal: Russia's latest attack damaged nine TPPs in Ukraine
Russia’s latest massive missile attack on Ukraine had destructive effects on the country’s power system and resulted in significant damage to generation facilities.
Ukraine planning to purchase energy equipment worth EUR 100M – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is planning to purchase energy equipment worth more than EUR 100 million, using contributions from the Energy Support Fund.
International aid to Ukraine exceeds €113B
Since the beginning of the war, international partners have allocated more than EUR 113 billion to Ukraine, including military, financial, and humanitarian aid from foreign governments.
EU announces provision of first €3B in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
The European Union announced the allocation of the first €3 billion tranche within the framework of the macro-financial assistance to Ukraine worth a total of 18 billion euros.
Almost 70% of Austrian companies continue to work in Russia - KSE
Most of the companies from Austria, represented on the Russian market before the war, continue to work there without any self-limitations.
Russia continues trafficking stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria - expert
The Matros Pozynich bulk carrier continues to export grain highly likely stolen in Ukraine to Syria’s Tartus.
Ukraine renewing railway passenger traffic to Romania
Starting from January 18, JSC Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s railway operator, is resuming another rail route with Romania: Rakhiv - Valea-Viseului - Rakhiv.
IAEA missions to strengthen safety at Ukrainian NPPs - minister
The operations of the IAEA missions at all Ukrainian nuclear power plants will allow assessing threats to nuclear safety and contribute to the strengthening of this safety at nuclear facilities amid constant enemy attacks.
Businesses ease negative expectations for future operations
Businesses are reported to have moderated their negative expectations regarding the dynamics of production volumes for the next 12 months.
Emergency blackouts introduced in capital, Kyiv region
Emergency power outages have been enforced in Kyiv and Kyiv region, therefore stabilization schedules are currently not in effect.
16 January 2023
IAEA representatives arrive at South Ukraine NPP
IAEA representatives arrived at the South Ukraine NPP on a monitoring mission. Foreign nuclear safety experts will stay at the plant until the end of hostilities in Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Sherman discuss energy infrastructure restoration, financial aid
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed the key war-related challenges with a delegation of high-ranking officials from the United States.
Six ships carrying grain leave Ukrainian ports over past two days
On January 14-15, 2023, six ships carrying 153,000 tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products left the seaports of Odesa region.
Operator reports increased power shortage in energy system
As of the morning of January 16, the capacity deficit has increased significantly, while energy repair teams are working to restore the power system.
Ukraine to receive first tranche of EUR18B assistance from EU as early as this week
Ukraine will receive the first EUR3 billion tranche of the EUR18 billion macro-financial assistance from the European Union later this week.
15 January 2023
Large deficit of energy in Ukraine after Russian attack - YASNO
There is a large deficit of generation in Ukraine's energy system after the latest Russian missile attack.
Ambassador: Japan may play key role in reconstruction of Ukraine
Japan, which has already allocated over $1.6 billion in aid to Ukraine, may become one of the leaders in forming an international fund for the reconstruction of our country.
14 January 2023
Ukraine interested in cooperation with USA on energy sector restoration
Ukraine is interested in close cooperation with the USA on the implementation of technologies of small modular reactors.
Most difficult situation with electricity in Kharkiv and Lviv regions - Ukrenergo
Thanks to the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the measures taken by power engineers amid the January 14 missile strikes, the controllability and integrity of Ukraine’s power system has been preserved. However, the most difficult situation with electricity is in Kharkiv and Lviv regions.
DTEK: Russian missile hit power unit of thermal power plant
During a massive missile attack on Ukraine on January 14, the Russian invaders hit the turbine section of a thermal power plant (TPP) run by DTEK Group.
IAEA director general to hold talks in Kyiv
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi will visit Ukraine next week to ensure a continuous presence of nuclear safety and security experts at all the country’s nuclear power facilities.
Rolling blackouts introduced in 11 regions of Ukraine
Power outages have been introduced in 11 regions throughout Ukraine due exceeding electricity consumption limits.
13 January 2023
Government sets up agency for infrastructure recovery and development
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to establish a State Agency for Recovery and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, which will deal with the rebuilding of damaged housing.
Government planning to attract more than UAH 600B for reconstruction
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects to attract more than UAH 600 billion to restore damaged infrastructure and housing in 2023.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on energy security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect a National Security and Defense Council decision of January 13, 2023 on energy security and urgent measures to ensure the operation of the national economy during the 2022/2023 autumn and winter period.
Ukraine has exported 1M tonnes of agricultural products via grain corridor this year
Ukraine has already exported 17.3 million tonnes of foodstuffs through the grain corridor, including 1 million tonnes of agricultural products exported in January.