Ireland: Sixth round of sanctions against Russia must include oil embargo
Ireland is in favor of including a Russian oil embargo in the sixth round of EU sanctions.
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14 April 2022
Ukraine not planning to restrict certain agricultural exports
Ukraine is not planning to impose restrictions on the export deliveries of certain agricultural products, namely barley, corn, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds and sunflower oil.
Agrarian policy ministry: 2M hectares already sown with crops in Ukraine
About 2 million hectares of planted areas have already been sown with crops in Ukraine despite the Russian armed aggression.
13 April 2022
Latvia can help Ukraine export grain via its own ports - Levits
Latvia can help Ukraine export grain through Latvian ports, President Egils Levits has said.
Economy ministry: 300 businesses relocated to western Ukraine
A total of 300 enterprises have already been relocated from the areas of hostilities to western Ukraine as part of the business relocation program.
Monobank reports losses in Q1 2022
Over the first quarter of 2022, Ukraine’s monobank suffered losses in the amount of over UAH 100 million.
Sowing campaign launched in all regions, except Luhansk Region – Shmyhal
The sowing campaign has been launched in all regions of Ukraine, except Luhansk Region.
12 April 2022
PM: More than 250 companies already relocated under state program
More than 250 production facilities have already been relocated from the war zone to other regions under the state program. Of them, 121 facilities already work.
Government allocates another UAH 490M to restore road infrastructure
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allocated an additional UAH 490 million for the basic restoration and functioning of road infrastructure, including in the liberated territories.
Ukrainian Army turns 5,000 Russian military vehicles into scrap - Forbes
The Ukrainian military has turned 5,000 Russian military vehicles into a pile of scrap metal within the seven weeks of the war (as of April 8). This mass could be used to rebuild the country's infrastructure, but this equipment must first be disposed of properly.
Ukraine’s losses due to war grow to $564-600B
Over the past week, direct losses to Ukraine's economy due to the destruction and damage of civilian and military infrastructure, recorded in open sources, increased by $12.2 billion.
Ukraine suggests imposing ‘Iranian model’ of sanctions on Russian gas
Ukraine suggests that its international partners should impose the Iranian model of sanctions on Gazprom under which Russian gas is supplied to the EU but the funds for it are transferred to special deposit accounts, not to Russia.
Commissioner Simson: EU, Ukraine have common green energy future
Ukraine is a potentially important partner of the European Union in the field of renewable energy.
11 April 2022
Energoatom reports over UAH 18B in material damage inflicted by Russian invaders
Energoatom, the national nuclear energy operator, has incurred material damage of more than UAH 18 billion amid Russian invasion.
Ukraine receives EUR 44.5M loan from IBRD – Finance Ministry
Ukraine has received another tranche of EUR 44.5 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
10 April 2022
Rapid Response and Assistance to Ukrainians: How Government, Business and the Public Are Unified
A press conference will be held on April 11 at 14:00: "Rapid Response and Assistance to Ukrainians: How Government, Business and the Public Are Unified" (Zoom).
Estonia provides Ukraine with humanitarian aid to restore power lines
Estonia sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine to ensure the smooth operation of electric power systems.
Ukraine receives 177 power generators from Great Britain
Ukraine received 177 power generators from the United Kingdom to maintain stable energy supply.
09 April 2022
Energy exports allow Russia to hope it could get off with its crimes - Zelensky
Ongoing energy exports allow the Russian Federation to expect that the world will ignore its crimes, so a full energy embargo must be introduced against the aggressor.
08 April 2022
Ukraine takes part in Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin
Ukrainian producers took part in the Fruit Logistica 2022 international trade fair of fresh fruit and berry products which took place in Berlin on April 5-7.
Russians destoy over 30 petrol stations across Ukraine
The Russian forces have been targeting gas station networks across Ukraine as more than 30 such facilities have already been hit in strikes.
Each day of war with Russia costs Ukraine up to $4B - PM Shmyhal
Ukraine’s daily expenditures related to the war with Russia amount to about UAH 2 billion, while the total daily losses incurred by the country due to destroyed infrastructure and loss of economic potential amount to $4 billion.
07 April 2022
Ukraine to seize Russian ships undergoing rehaul in Izmail
Russian ships currently being repaired at the Izmail shipyard will soon be forcibly seized in favor of Ukraine.
Ukraine has already received EUR 3B in financial assistance
Ukraine has received about three billion euros in financial assistance from partners.
Russia to be held accountable for Ukraine’s land fund losses
Russia will be held responsible for damage inflicted to Ukraine's land fund.
Ukraine to receive 5,000 more Starlink terminals
The US government is helping Elon Musk’s SpaceX fund and ship thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine.
Russia to not be able to sell timber cut down in Ukraine – Ecology Ministry
Russia will not be able to sell the timber they are planning to cut down or have already cut down in Ukraine.
Advisor to Ukrainian President: Frozen FX reserves lost to Russia forever
The frozen foreign exchange reserves have been lost to Russia forever, and these funds are likely to be used to rebuild Ukraine.
Kuleba outlines 10 blows inflicted on Russia's economy over past three days
Over the past three days, 10 new blows have been inflicted on Russia's economy and influence abroad.
06 April 2022
Michel: Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund to facilitate massive investment
President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasizes that the European Union will continue to support Ukraine.