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.
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01 December 2023
U.S. wants to halve Russia's energy revenues by 2030 - State Department
The United States government aims to halve Russia's oil and gas revenues by the end of this decade.
Switzerland freezes $8.8B of Russian assets
Switzerland has frozen an estimated 7.7 billion Swiss francs ($8.81 billion) in financial assets belonging to Russians, under sanctions designed to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Germany discussed attracting investment in distributed generation projects
Deputy Energy Ministers of Ukraine Yaroslav Demchenkov and Farid Safarov met with a German delegation headed by Ulrike Hopp-Nishanka, head of the working staff for Ukraine at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation of Germany.
2,100 trucks in queues at border with Poland
As of Friday morning, there are about 2,100 trucks waiting to enter Ukraine at the Ukrainian-Polish border.
There are about 600 trucks in line at border with Slovakia
As of the morning of December 1, there are about 600 trucks in the queues at the Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke checkpoint.
Ukraine raises $1.2 billion from World Bank
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with a loan of $ 1.2 billion under the guarantee of the Japanese government.
Mykolaiv region infrastructure to be rebuild after receiving powerful air defense - Zelensky
After receiving powerful air defense systems, Ukraine will begin to rebuild the infrastructure of Mykolaiv region, including educational institutions, hospitals and social buildings.
Seizure of assets of Russian oligarchs: Shmyhal hopes U.S. passes bill soon
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hopes that the U.S. Congress will pass a bill on asset freezing as soon as possible to help rebuild Ukraine.
Ukraine shares its experience in energy security with all leading countries - Zelensky
Ukraine shares its experience in energy security with all the leading countries of the world.
30 November 2023
Consequences of Kakhovka HPP blast: Minister Strilets speaks of measures to restore environment
One of the main challenges in overcoming the consequences of the Russian occupation forces blowing up the dam of the Kakhovka HPP is the restoration of flooded forests, as well as preventing the desertification of the bottom of the Kakhovka Reservoir.
Minister for Environmental Protection reveals expectations of COP28 in Dubai
During the UN Climate Conference in the UAE, COP28, the Ukrainian delegation will present the national pavilion and promote point 8 of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula (environmental security).
Polluters must reform today to gain edge in Ukraine’s European future – Minister Strilets
Ukrainian enterprises, which pose as sources of environmental pollution, should modernize as early as possible in order to remain competitive on the European market in the long run.
Ukraine adds Belgian gas company Fluxys to list of war sponsors
The National Agency for Corruption Prevention of Ukraine (NACP) has added Belgian gas company Fluxys to the list of international sponsors of the war for promoting the export of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with additional €2.5B in 2024
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with an additional aid package of €2.5 billion in 2024.
Slovak carriers plan to block truck traffic at Uzhhorod checkpoint tomorrow
On Friday, December 1, Slovak carriers are planning to block the movement of freight transport in front of the Vyšné Nemecké-Uzhhorod checkpoint.
Poland to ask EU to restore cargo transportation permits for Ukraine - Morawiecki
Warsaw will initiate at the EU level the renewal of cargo transportation permits for Ukraine.
Poland to introduce enhanced inspection of Ukrainian carriers
Warsaw will introduce enhanced checks of Ukrainian carriers on access roads to the border.
Situation on Ukraine's border unacceptable: European Commissioner warns Poland of "consequences"
The situation on the border between Poland and Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable and requires the active intervention of the Polish authorities, who are responsible for maintaining order and legality at the border.
IAEA team reports on explosions in close proximity of Khmelnytskyi NPP
On the night of November 29, 2023, a team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), monitoring the situation at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), heard several explosions in close proximity.
Wheat yields in occupied areas 20% lower than in remaining parts of Ukraine
According to NASA estimates, this marketing season, winter wheat crops in the occupied areas of Ukraine have decreased by almost 10%, and yields are on average more than 20% lower than in the areas free of the enemy.
Ukraine to present consequences of Kakhovka HPP explosion at UN Climate Conference
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the Ukrainian pavilion will be represented by three semantic blocks: Kakhovka, Consequences, and Recovery.
UkrOboronProm denies fake about supplying aviation components to Russia
The Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UkrOboronProm, UOP) called fake the information spread by a number of media outlets about the supply of Ukrainian-made components for aircraft and helicopters to Russia and called for a more thorough check of the facts.
29 November 2023
Zelensky takes part in presentation of projects under Danish Patronage Program in Mykolaiv region
During a working trip to the Mykolaiv region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the presentation of the projects implemented under the patronage of the Kingdom of Denmark in the region.
EU Council to consider Polish-Ukrainian border blockade
The situation on the Polish-Ukrainian border will be the subject of consideration at the EU Transport Council, which will take place on December 4 in Brussels.
Four checkpoints on Polish-Ukrainian border blocked, 2,450 trucks in queues
The blockade by Polish carriers continues at four checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, with 2,450 trucks in queues, according to the Polish side.
Polish ministers make proposals to protesters to unblock border with Ukraine
Poland's new Minister of Agriculture, Anna Gembicka, met with Polish farmers blocking the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing on Tuesday evening and offered the protesters proposals to end the border blockade.
European Commission sees no negative impact of Ukrainian agri-exports on EU markets
At a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in Brussels, they discussed support for agricultural exports from Ukraine.
Canada's interest in investing in Ukraine growing - expert
More and more Canadian entrepreneurs are showing interest in investing in Ukraine.
Assets worth almost UAH 12.5B sold via Prozorro.Sale since-year start
Since the start of 2023, successfully held auctions via the Prozorro.Sale system have replenished the budgets of various levels with UAH 12.49 billion, including UAH 197 million in the past week.