Polish farmers block border with Ukraine at Medyka until Feb 3
On Thursday morning, Polish farmers resumed the blockade of truck traffic near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. It is expected to last until February 3.
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04 January 2024
Truck traffic opposite Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint blocked again
Truck traffic opposite the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint is blocked again.
Last year, 208K ha of land returned to agrarians for use - Economy Ministry
In 2023, sappers of the State Emergency Service, the State Transport Special Service, and private operators surveyed 274,000 hectares of agricultural land, 208,000 hectares of which have already been transferred to farmers.
03 January 2024
Backup power supply ensured at Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP - IAEA
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant specialists took measures to ensure the supply of backup power in the event of the breach at the main external power line, as happened repeatedly since the full-scale invasion.
Polish farmers resume blockade of border with Ukraine in Medyka
Polish farmers, despite assurances from the Polish government that their demands would be met, decided to resume the blockade of the road for truck traffic near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint.
One of key gov't tasks is to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's recovery - PM
In 2024, one of the key tasks of the authorities and the government is to direct the assets of the Russian Federation frozen in the West to the restoration of Ukraine.
EU sanctions target Russia’s Alrosa, world’s largest diamond mining company
The European Council released a statement on additional restrictive measures against one Russian person and one Russian entity institutions in connection with the ongoing aggression against Ukraine as part of a blow to Russia’s diamond business.
Energy consumption on rise in Ukraine as temperatures drop - operator
As winter cold kicked in and the holiday period ended, electricity consumption in Ukraine is increasing.
Ukraine needs over $37B in external financing this year
In 2023, Ukraine attracted $42.6 billion in external financing, while the need for the year 2024 stands at more than $37 billion.
Ukraine allocating for defense UAH 1.1 tn from last year’s revenues - PM
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate more than UAH 1.1 trillion from last year's budget revenues to the security and defense sector.
Over 2,700 trucks waiting in lines at borders of Ukraine
On the border between Ukraine and Poland, traffic continues to be blocked at three checkpoints, with 1,530 trucks queuing up.
Poland not to lift ban on imports of Ukrainian grain for now - minister
The new government of Poland will not lift the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain to the domestic market, introduced on September 15, 2023.
State budget raises UAH 1.13T from external sources in 2023 – Finance Ministry
In 2023, the general fund of the state budget raised UAH 1.13 trillion (or $30.9 billion) from external sources, according to the Finance Ministry.
EIB provides €1.7B in aid to Ukraine since full-scale war - Kubrakov
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the European Investment Bank has provided Ukraine with €1.7 billion in financial assistance, which was primarily aimed at emergency repairs of the destroyed infrastructure.
Ukraine exports almost 18.4M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to January 2, 2024), Ukraine exported 18.393 million tons of grains and legumes.
02 January 2024
Poland continues to block border with Ukraine at three checkpoints
About three thousand trucks are queuing at the border between Ukraine and Poland. The directions of three checkpoints are being blocked.
Power engineers restore electricity to 230K consumers in Kyiv
As of 12:00, 230,000 consumers in the capital have electricity, but another 30,000 remain without power.
Danube ports increase cargo handling to 120K t/day
This year, Danube ports have increased cargo handling to 120,000 tons per day.
Ukraine increases exports of agri-products by 15% - UCAB
According to preliminary estimates, in 2023, Ukraine exported 67.5 million tons of various types of agricultural products, which is 15% higher than the same period last year.
01 January 2024
Imports of diamonds from Russia to EU banned from today
On January 1, a complete ban on direct imports of non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds and diamond jewelry from Russia to the European Union came into force.
Latvia provides €595M in aid to Ukraine since full-scale war
Latvia's assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russian war of aggression has reached €595 million, which is 0.85% of the country's GDP.
Turkish Turkcell sells its assets in Ukraine, incl. lifecell
Turkish telecommunications company Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has signed an agreement to sell its units in Ukraine to the French company NJJ Capital.
Poland urgently buys surplus Ukrainian electricity
Due to a surplus in the power system on December 31, 2023, Poland provided emergency assistance to Ukraine by taking away excess electricity.
Over 10,000 Ukrainian entrepreneurs receive UAH 2.4B in gov’t grants
More than 10,000 Ukrainians have become winners of the "Own Business" grant program since its inception, having received UAH 2.4 billion from the government to start or develop their business.
Ukraine's State Property Fund to hold 18 privatization auctions in Jan
Ukraine's State Property Fund is planning to hold online privatization auctions in January 2024, with a total starting value of assets of UAH 242.5 million.
31 December 2023
Ukraine’s power grid stable, electricity export to Moldova scheduled - Energy Ministry
As of December 31, Ukraine’s unified power system sees no electricity shortage. Four thermal power plant units remain in reserve. Electricity exports to Moldova is scheduled for the night hours.
NBU sells $892.67M on interbank foreign exchange market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has sold USD 892.67 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
Ukraine's government completes formation of supervisory board at Naftogaz
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Kostiantyn Marievych as a member of the Supervisory Board at NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, therefore completing its formation.
30 December 2023
Shmyhal sums up results of the year in defense and economic sectors
The year 2023 was a challenging period of trials in the fight against a cruel enemy, but despite all the hardships, Ukraine survived, became stronger and created tangible prerequisites for future victory, recovery, and post-war development.
Ukraine’s accession talks with EU create business opportunities for Asia – Japanese envoy
In February 2024, Tokyo will host a conference on Ukraine’s recovery. One of the reasons was that the EU’s recent decision to start accession talks with Ukraine is expected to create huge business opportunities for companies, not only from Japan but also from Asia and throughout Europe.