EIB’s EU for Ukraine Fund finances its first project worth EUR 25M
The Contributors’ Committee of the EU for Ukraine Fund managed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved the Fund’s first project financing of EUR 25 million.
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04 December 2023
Lithuania allocates EUR 1M to Ukraine through CEB's fund
Lithuanian Finance Minister Gintare Skaiste and Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Carlo Monticelli signed an agreement in Vilnius on Monday, under which Lithuania will send EUR 1 million to the CEB's Ukraine Solidarity Fund for the recovery of the country.
Poland to again demand EU to cancel transport “visa-free” regime for Ukraine - Morawiecki
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Monday that Poland would again demand the renewal of permits restricting the transit of Ukrainian truckers across the border.
Border guards: Four trucks/hour enter Ukraine from Slovakia
As of this morning, 650 trucks were queuing at the Slovak border due to the blockade.
Philip Morris International, JTI pay $8B to Russia over year, which went to war - experts
Transnational corporations Philip Morris International (PMI) and Japan Tobacco International (JTI) paid $8 billion to the Russian budget last year alone.
2,500 trucks in line at border with Poland - Demchenko
As of the morning of December 4, 2,500 trucks are waiting in lines to cross the border from Poland to Ukraine. The blockade continues.
In Zakarpattia, customs officers record decrease in truck queues at border
In Zakarpattia, customs officers have recorded a decrease in truck queues at the border within the region.
Registration of empty trucks at Uhryniv-Dolhobyczów checkpoint begins
At the Uhryniv-Dolhobyczów checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border, registration of empty heavy trucks exiting Ukraine has begun.
Ukrainian ambassador to Poland: No grounds for further border blockade
Negotiations with the Polish government are ongoing and certain points of contact and compromises have been found, so the proposals are enough for the protesters to stop blocking the border.
Ukraine, Italy to cooperate on renewable energy development
Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy and Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the development of renewable energy.
03 December 2023
Polish carriers block delivery of patrol boat to Ukraine – MP
A patrol boat being transported to Ukraine has been blocked at the Ukrainian-Polish border.
Uhryniv-Dołhobyczow border crossing point to be open for empty trucks leaving Ukraine
The Uhryniv-Dołhobyczow border crossing point on the Ukrainian-Polish border will open for empty trucks leaving Ukraine, with a daily capacity of more than 100 trucks.
02 December 2023
State Property Fund to hold more than 90 privatization auctions in Dec
Ukraine's State Property Fund plans to hold more than 90 privatization auctions in December, and 55 of them have already been announced.
Some 497 settlements left without electricity across Ukraine due to bad weather, hostilities
As of December 2, 2023, power supply services were interrupted in 497 settlements across Ukraine. Fifty-six of them were left without electricity due to bad weather, while the rest – as a result of hostilities.
IAEA chief comments on eighth power outage incident at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The recent eighth power outage incident at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is yet another reminder about the precarious nuclear safety and security situation at the plant, which can be affected by events far away from the site itself.
Ukraine must develop green, recycling possibilities to secure independent profit in future – DG Environment chief
Not all types of Ukrainian industries have a long-term future in the event of the country's accession to the European Union, therefore, the analysis of the country's industrial potential is ongoing to determine future priorities for obtaining stable profits in the future.
Asbestos in war debris waste poses long-term threat – head of DG Environment
The European Union recognizes all seriousness of the challenges related to the processing and use of debris waste, which has been piling up in Ukraine due to the ongoing destruction of buildings by Russian strikes.
Ukrenergo restores high-voltage line supplying electricity to Zaporizhzhia NPP
Ukrenergo National Power Company has restored a high-voltage line supplying electricity to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
About 2,400 trucks waiting to enter Ukraine from Poland
About 2,400 trucks are waiting in line at the Ukrainian-Polish border to cross into Ukraine.
Government changes procedure for selecting supervisory councils of state-owned enterprises
The government has amended resolutions to reform the procedure for selecting supervisory boards of state-owned enterprises.
Türkiye should consider risks of energy dependence on Russia - expert
Türkiye should take into account the risks of energy and economic dependence on Russia and take into account its entire "hybrid arsenal." The Ukrainian side is ready to share its experience in combating Russian hybrid threats.
Energoatom, Hyundai sign agreement on cooperation in nuclear industry
President of Energoatom Petro Kotin and President of Hyundai E&C Young-Joon Yoon signed an agreement that outlines the possibilities for future cooperation between the companies.
Ukraine harvests nearly 77M t of grains, oilseeds
Ukrainian agrarians have harvested almost 77 million tons of grains and oilseeds from 10,4 million hectares; five regions have already completed the harvest.
NBU lifts all restrictions on sale of foreign currency to households
On December 1, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) lifted all restrictions on banks and financial institutions selling cash to the public.
01 December 2023
U.S. imposes sanctions on companies, vessels that helped Russia illegally sell oil
The United States government has announced the imposition of sanctions against three companies from different countries, as well as three vessels involved in schemes to sell Russian oil above the established price cap.
Slovak carriers block truck traffic through Vyšné Nemecké
On December 1, at 16:05, the Union of Slovak Carriers began blocking truck traffic through the Vyšné Nemecké checkpoint on the border with Ukraine.
Norway allocates over €21M for food security in Ukraine
On Thursday, Norway announced the allocation of NOK 250 million (EUR 21.2 million) for food security in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Poland agree to speed up passage of empty trucks at three checkpoints
The relevant ministries of Ukraine and Poland have agreed on measures to reduce truck queues at border crossing points, which have remained blocked for the fourth week in a row due to a strike by Polish carriers.
MP: Ukraine may lose 1% of GDP growth due to blockade on Polish border
The blocking of road checkpoints on the border between Poland and Ukraine due to the strike of Polish carriers, which has been going on for four weeks, could lead to a 1% slowdown in Ukraine's economic growth in 2023.
Lviv region to allocate 40% of budget for military needs in 2024
In 2024, Lviv region will allocate 40% of its budget for military needs.