Polish carriers completely block truck traffic at two checkpoints
As of the evening of November 7, Polish carriers completely blocked the passage of trucks at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk and Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoints.
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08 November 2023
Ukraine’s gradual economic recovery underway in 2023 – IMF regional outlook
Despite the war and continuous Russian attacks on critical infrastructure objects, Ukraine’s economy began to recover in early 2023. With some upside risk, Ukraine’s GDP may increase by 1-3 percent at the end of the year.
About 66,760 Ukrainians involved in ‘Army of Recovery’ project
As of November 6, 2023, 66,759 unemployed Ukrainians have been engaged in the Army of Recovery project.
07 November 2023
Head of State approves NSDC sanctions against nine foreign companies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) to impose sanctions on nine foreign legal entities.
Ukraine, World Bank sign agreement to support agriculture
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and the World Bank have signed a grant agreement of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund and a loan agreement for $700 million.
1.3 million households in Ukraine receive subsidies - Shmyhal
As many as 1.3 million households in Ukraine receive subsidies, and an average amount in October was about UAH 760 per family, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Kherson region preparing to restore critical infrastructure in left-bank part after de-occupation
The Kherson region authorities are preparing to restore critical infrastructure in the left-bank part after the de-occupation of the territory, as it was in the right-bank part, where the enemy destroyed such facilities while retreating.
Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant suspends production due to Russian shelling
Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant suspends production of ferroalloy products due to the threat of attacks on Ukraine's power grid.
Border blockade: EC in contact with authorities of Ukraine, Poland
The European Commission (EC) is in contact with the Ukrainian and Polish authorities to assess the situation around the blocking of the three largest checkpoints on the border between Poland and Ukraine by Polish carriers.
Denmark approves new aid package for Mykolaiv - mayor
The Danish government has approved a new EUR 40 million aid package for Ukraine, with a focus on the city of Mykolaiv and the Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine, partners begin work on Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment
The Cabinet of Ministers, the World Bank, the European Commission, the United Nations and other partners have started work on the Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) to estimate the cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine.
Ukraine's PM, U.S. philanthropist discuss Ukraine's priority needs
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed Ukraine's priority needs with Chair of the Open Society Foundations Alexander Soros.
Ukraine exports over 9.8M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to November 6, 2023), Ukraine exported 9.8 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
Full restoration of Mariupol will take 20 years - mayor
It will take 20 years to fully restore Mariupol city, according to Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko.
06 November 2023
Ukroboronprom increases production 62% in Jan-Sept 2023
In January-September 2023, Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (Ukroboronprom) increased production of equipment and weapons by 62% compared to last year.
In Ukraine’s Poltava region, 3.5M tonnes of grain already threshed
Farmers across Poltava region have threshed 3.5 million tons of grain.
State borrowings to state budget exceed UAH 1.3T since year-start
Government borrowings to the state budget’s general fund came to UAH 1.34 trillion in January-October 2023.
05 November 2023
Ukraine has to explain to Poland shared interest in improving quality of cargo shipments market - adviser
Poland remains a key partner for Ukraine in the field of cargo transportation, so the problem of blocking the border by carriers should be resolved through negotiations.
Romania to allocate EUR 50M under EU program subsidizing Ukraine’s debt
The Romanian government will contribute up to EUR 50 million to subsidize interest owed by Ukraine for the repayment of the EUR 18 billion EU loan approved for Kyiv in December 2022.
More than half of objects damaged by Russian attacks already renovated in Zhytomyr region
As of November 4, 2023, 56% of the objects damaged by Russian attacks were renovated in the Zhytomyr region.
NBU sells $563M on interbank market in past week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $563.45 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
Finance Ministry attracts almost $2.8B from international partners in Oct
In January-October 2023, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine attracted about USD 35.4 billion of external financing, including USD 2.8 billion in grants and concessional financing in October.
Government allocates UAH 60M for families of POWs in Oct
Last month, UAH 60 million was transferred for payments of government assistance to the families of prisoners of war.
04 November 2023
Ukraine exports more than 100M t of goods via ‘solidarity lanes’ - von der Leyen
Ukraine has exported more than 100 million tonnes of goods via the solidarity lanes, more than half of these are agricultural products.
Ukraine’s State Property Fund to hold 19 privatization auctions next week
This week, the State Property Fund team attracted UAH 7.8 million to the state budget after holding nine online auctions on state property sale. Another 19 auctions have been scheduled for next week.
Harvest of grains, oilseeds this year to reach 81.6M t - UGA forecast
The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) has updated its estimate of the potential harvest in 2023, increasing it by another 1.1 million tonnes to 81.6 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds.
Second reading of draft budget-2024: revenue side increases by 22B
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (CMU) proposes to increase revenues by UAH 22.2 billion to UAH 1.768 trillion in the draft state budget for 2024 for the 2nd reading.
03 November 2023
Ten communities selected to participate in reconstruction planning pilot project
The Ministry of Restoration and UNDP announced 10 communities that won the open competition for needs assessment and reconstruction planning at the local level.
Ukraine harvests over 67M t of grains, oilseeds
As of November 3, Ukrainian farmers harvested more than 67 million tonnes of new crops, including 47.2 million tonnes of grain and almost 20 million tonnes of oilseeds.
Government approves action plan for implementation of OECD program for Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a plan of measures to implement a four-year country program of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for Ukraine.