Romanian farmers continue to block two checkpoints on border with Ukraine
This morning, Romanian farmers resumed blocking the road near the Vicovu de Sus checkpoint opposite Krasnoilsk.
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16 January 2024
In Davos, Zelensky invites big business to invest, rebuild Ukraine
At a meeting in Davos, President Volodymyr Zelensky invited representatives of big business to invest in Ukraine and participate in its recovery.
Border blockade suspended until Mar 1 - agreement signed in Poland
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Poland has signed an agreement with the organizers of the blockade of checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border, as a result of which the protesters suspend their protest until March 1.
Polish carriers to suspend Ukraine border blockade Wednesday
Polish freight carriers, which have been blocking a number of border crossings with Ukraine since November, reached an agreement with the Polish government on "certain conditions" and will suspend their protest on Wednesday, January 17.
Two new checkpoints for cargo to open on border with Romania
Ukraine and Romania are working to launch two new cargo checkpoints on their common border.
Romanian gov't reaches agreement with farmers blocking Ukrainian border
An agreement was reached between the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture and representatives of large agricultural organizations, which resulted in the satisfaction of several demands of farmers who had been protesting and blocking the border with Ukraine for six days.
Almost 50 companies on list of war sponsors - NACP Head
Almost 50 companies are on the list of international sponsors of the war, most of them from China.
Naftogaz pays over ₴90B in taxes last year
In 2023, Naftogaz Group paid UAH 90.2 billion in taxes to the state and local budgets.
15 January 2024
Over 3,000 trucks queuing at border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary
More than 2,000 trucks are queuing up on the border of Ukraine and Poland, and another 1,000 are queuing up on other parts of the border.
Romanian farmers block truck traffic through two checkpoints
Romanian farmers have again blocked the movement of trucks through the Siret checkpoint, and the blocking of the Vicovu de Sus checkpoint has also begun.
Energy ministry presents draft Hydrogen Strategy until 2050
The draft Hydrogen Strategy until 2050 has been presented as part of a working group meeting in the Ukrainian Energy Ministry.
14 January 2024
Ukraine's economy minister in Davos: Food security requires demining, protection of Black Sea ports
The priority tasks for solving the problem of global food insecurity are demining the Black Sea, strengthening air defenses for Ukraine's port infrastructure and humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable countries.
Romanian farmers again block truck traffic at border with Ukraine
Romanian farmers have resumed protests and blocked truck traffic at the Siret crossing point on the Romanian side of the border with Ukraine.
USAID to provide up to UAH 270M for grain storage program in Ukraine
Under the USAID Agricultural and Rural Development (AGRO) program, Ukrainian enterprises that provide services for processing and storage of agricultural products will receive up to UAH 270 million in co-financing for the development of grain storage capacities.
Russia prepares legal battle to stall seizure of frozen reserves – Bloomberg
Russia is devising a legal challenge to snarl any efforts by the United States or Europe to confiscate some of its $300 billion in frozen central bank assets in favor of Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia transports more than 30M tonnes of grain in 2023
In 2023, Ukrzaliznytsia JSC transported 30.58 million tonnes of grain.
Black Sea grain export route now offers wider opportunities - Ambassador Bodnar
The Black Sea Grain Initiative was very important and beneficial for Ukraine and the world, as it prevented a global food crisis, but the grain export route operating today provides wider opportunities in terms of volume and quantity of goods.
13 January 2024
Romanian protesters unblock border with Ukraine for truck traffic
The blockade of truck traffic across the Porubne-Siret crossing point on the Romanian side of the border has been lifted.
Denmark provides about $3B in military aid to Ukraine since war began
The total amount of military aid provided by Denmark to Ukraine since the beginning of the war is about $3 billion, according to the Ukrainian Economy Ministry.
Romanian farmers block truck traffic on border with Ukraine
Romanian farmers have blocked the passage of trucks through the Romanian checkpoint Siret opposite the Ukrainian checkpoint Porubne.
Shmyhal, Séjourné consider involving French businesses in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects
At a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Stéphane Séjourné, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal invited French businesses to actively get involved in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects.
Denmark to provide USD 21M for reconstruction efforts in Mykolaiv
The Government of Denmark has endorsed a new package of assistance in support of reconstruction efforts in the city of Mykolaiv, totaling more than USD 21 million.
Cabinet of Ministers allocates additional UAH 2.5B for fortifications
To strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, the Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional almost UAH 2.5 billion for the construction of engineering and fortification facilities.
Ukraine exports over 20.2M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to January 12, 2024), Ukraine exported 20.239 million tons of grains and legumes.
Oil rises in price as tensions persist in Middle East
Oil prices are rising on Friday morning, January 12, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Germany unlikely to confiscate Russian assets - expert
The German leadership is unlikely to confiscate Russian assets in the country because of the possibility of mirror steps.
12 January 2024
Energy ministry: Ukraine imports electricity from neighboring countries, no shortage recorded
Electricity consumption is remaining at a high level, but no shortage has been registered in Ukraine’s energy system. Over 160 settlements were left without power across the country due to bad weather.
Defense Ministry invites German business to cooperate
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov expressed confidence in Germany's continued support for Ukraine after meeting with Marcus Faber, a member of the Bundestag's Defense Policy Committee, in Kyiv.
Ukraine, Latvia sign agreement on technical, financial cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers and the Government of the Republic of Latvia signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation to further cooperate on the use of international technical assistance.
Solskyi discussed with his Moldovan counterpart increase in cargo volumes
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi discussed with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova Vladimir Bohl the issue of increasing the efficiency of transportation of Ukrainian agricultural products and increasing the volume of cargo.