Coal reserves at Ukrainian TPPs, CHPPs exceed last year's – Rada committee chair
Coal reserves during the ongoing heating season for the first time exceeded last year's figures.
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17 January 2022
15 January 2022
Ukraine’s export of goods grows by 38 percent
In January-November 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, Ukraine’s imports of goods increased by 33.8% to $64.87 billion, exports – by 38.2% to $61.27 billion.
Ukraine, Azerbaijan intensifying cooperation in transportation and aviation
Ukraine and Azerbaijan agreed to intensify cooperation in the field of international road and rail transportation and aviation.
14 January 2022
Aliyev: Azerbaijan ready to cooperate with Ukraine in many areas
Azerbaijan is ready to cooperate with Ukraine in many areas, including food, energy, etc.
Ukraine–Azerbaijan trade hits record high over past seven years
In 2021, Ukraine–Azerbaijan trade turnover hit a record high of almost $1 billion for the first time over the past seven years.
Zelensky hopes Azerbaijani businesses will actively participate in privatization in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes that Azerbaijani businesses will actively participate in the privatization of state property in Ukraine.
Trade, land, energy: Ukraine, Azerbaijan sign bilateral documents
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev have signed a joint declaration which sets out the position of the two countries on many issues and challenges.
13 January 2022
Banks issued almost UAH 8B worth of mortgage loans in 11 months of 2021 - NBU survey
Ukrainian banks issued 9,700 mortgage loans worth UAH 7.9 billion in January-November 2021, according to another survey of banks on the volume of mortgage loans granted to the population.
Ukraine could sign FTA with Turkey in February – MP
Ukraine's free trade agreement with Turkey could be signed in February during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Kyiv.
Zelensky signs law on localization of industrial production
President Zelensky signed the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Public Procurement" to Create Preconditions for Sustainable Development and Modernization of Domestic Industry".
12 January 2022
Shmyhal: Energy independence is Government’s constant priority
The course towards Ukraine's energy independence is a constant priority of the Cabinet of Ministers and envisages, in particular, the integration of the country's energy markets into the markets of the European Union.
PM: Ukraine to sign trade agreements with several countries this year
In 2022, Ukraine plans to sign important trade agreements with several countries.
Cabinet plans to reduce national debt to 50.8% of GDP in 2022
The Government of Ukraine plans to reduce the national debt to 50.8% of GDP in 2022.
Infrastructure Ministry hopes for G7's assistance in liberalizing international road haulage
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine expects the G7 countries to assist in launching a negotiation process on the liberalization of international road haulage.
Pensions will continue to grow in Ukraine in 2022 - Shmyhal
Pension payments will continue to grow in Ukraine in 2022, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
World Bank improves forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth
The World Bank has improved its forecast for the growth of Ukraine's gross domestic product in 2022 and 2023.
Naftogaz paid UAH 116B in taxes last year
In 2021, NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine paid UAH 116 billion in taxes and fees, up 12.6% compared to 2020.
11 January 2022
Ukraine’s apple exports to Ethiopia grows more than six-fold
In 2021, Ukraine’s fresh apple exports to Ethiopia increased more than six-fold and reached 222 tonnes.
Stable accumulation of coal observed for second month in row - minister
For the second consecutive month, Ukraine is seeing a growth of coal reserves in the warehouses of thermal power plants and combined heating power plants.
Industrial park with five production facilities to be set up in Kharkiv region
An industrial park with five chemical industry facilities and a waste sorting line will be set up in Kharkiv region.
Ukraine seeks to launch eight satellites into orbit by 2025
The National Targeted Scientific and Technical Space Program for 2021-2025 has been drafted to launch eight Ukrainian satellites into Earth orbit.
10 January 2022
Economy Ministry outlines Ukraine’s major exports in 2021
In 2021, Ukraine’s major exports were metallurgical and agricultural products.
Ukrhydroenergo pays UAH 6.8B in taxes in 2021
In 2021, PJSC Ukrhydroenergo paid UAH 6.8 billion in taxes, fees, and other obligatory payments to the budgets of all levels.
Ukraine has exported more than 33M tonnes of cereal crops
Since the beginning of the 2021/2022 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 33.527 thousand tonnes of cereal crops, showing an increase of 6.324 thousand tonnes compared to the same period in the previous marketing year.
50 new wells at gas fields commissioned last year
In 2021, the Naftogaz Group commissioned 50 new wells at gas fields.
08 January 2022
Ukraine has every chance to receive last IMF tranche on time – Hetmantsev
Ukraine has every chance to fulfill all structural beacons and receive the last tranche of the International Monetary Fund under the current Stand-By Arrangement in June and to do without more money from the Fund at least until the end of 2022.
07 January 2022
Ukraine's international reserves grew by 6% in 2021 - NBU
Ukraine's international reserves in 2021 grew by 6%, or $1.8 billion, the National Bank of Ukraine has said.
06 January 2022
Ukraine will continue to implement important structural reforms with EU support - Shmyhal
Ukraine will continue to implement important structural reforms for the well-being of its citizens, with the support of the European Union, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Energoatom interested in cooperation with Rolls-Royce on small modular reactors
The State Enterprise “National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom” is studying the possibility of cooperation with the British company Rolls-Royce, which developed the technology of a small modular reactor UK SMR.
Prosecutors explain arrest on certain bank accounts of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih
At the request of the Office of the Prosecutor General, non-cash funds were seized from separate accounts belonging to ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, recognized as material evidence in the criminal proceedings, within the volume of damages.