Ukraine hits gas storage target of 14.7 bcm ahead of schedule
As of September 19, 2023, a total of 14.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas was pumped into Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities.
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19 September 2023
EBRD expects investments in Ukraine to stay near EUR 1.5B per year
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects to continue to invest roughly EUR 1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) per year in Ukraine in the coming two years.
Vessel with wheat leaves Chornomorsk port - Kubrakov
The vessel RESILIENT AFRICA with 3,000 tonnes of wheat on board has left the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk and is heading towards the Bosphorus.
Ukraine files WTO lawsuits against three countries over ban on agri-imports
In accordance with the WTO's dispute settlement procedure, Ukraine has requested consultations with Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary within the WTO.
EU countries' unilateral actions unlawful - Spanish EU Presidency
Agriculture ministers meeting formally in Brussels will hear the European Commission's (EC) position on the decision of certain EU member states to restrict imports of Ukrainian grain to their markets. The Spanish EU Presidency believes that such unilateral actions by these states are illegal.
Ukrainian grain exports should be resolved according to EU market rules - Finnish official
The issue of grain exports from Ukraine to five neighboring EU member states should be resolved in the spirit of solidarity, according to the rules of the EU market and in compliance with international trade law.
Intel chief Budanov: Russia’s economy to hold out only until 2025
The head of Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency expects Russia’s economy to hold out only until 2025.
18 September 2023
Bulgarian farmers start blocking roads due to permission to import grain from Ukraine
Bulgarian farmers have begun blocking a number of important road and checkpoints across the country as part of an indefinite nationwide agricultural protest that began on September 18 in response to the permission to import grain from Ukraine.
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary pull from grain talks with Ukraine in wake of Kyiv’s plan to sue them in WTO
Five Eastern-flank EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria) do not agree to Ukraine's proposals for further grain exports to the European market.
Romania may extend ban on Ukrainian grain for 30 days
Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu says Bucharest can extend the trade ban on the import of grain from Ukraine for another 30 days.
Mine clearance, recovery: Ukraine hopes to strengthen cooperation with Switzerland
Ukraine and Switzerland have discussed humanitarian demining, the participation of Swiss companies in Ukraine's recovery and the strengthening of economic cooperation.
Ukraine to sue Poland, Hungary, Slovakia over grain import ban
Ukraine will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for refusing to lift the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Czechia donates 45 tons of humanitarian aid for Ukraine’s energy sector
The Czech Republic has already provided Ukraine with 45 tons of humanitarian aid for the country’s energy infrastructure.
17 September 2023
G7 Ambassadors inspect progress in repair works at Ukrenergo’s main power substation
The G7 Ambassadors have visited one of the main power substations of Ukrenergo National Power Company, which was severely affected by Russian attacks, and inspected progress in renovation works.
Czech Republic provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for energy sector
The Czech Republic has already provided Ukraine with 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the energy sector.
European Commission calls on Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to be constructive regarding Ukrainian grain
The European Commission called on Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to be constructive after they unilaterally declared they would continue to ban grain imports from Ukraine despite the Commission's decision to end the ban.
Water level in Zaporizhzhia NPP cooling pond grows to 15.95 m - Energoatom
As of Sunday, September 17, the water level in the cooling pond at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) grew to 15.95 meters.
NGO reports issues with fuel in occupied Crimea
The shortage of fuel in Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula temporarily occupied by Russia, is worsening as a result of the disruption of supply routes.
Bulgarian agriproducers refuse meeting PM for grain import talks
Grain producers, dissatisfied with parliament’s decision to waive the ban on imports of Ukrainian produce, have sent a letter to Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, stating that they refused to meet with him.
Ukraine’s energy sector receives 31 humanitarian aid shipments from France
The French Republic has sent 31 humanitarian aid shipments for Ukraine’s energy sector since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
16 September 2023
President’s Office deputy head discusses improvement of business conditions with entrepreneurs
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Rostyslav Shurma held a meeting with entrepreneurs regarding the facilitation of business conditions in Ukraine and the reform of inspection bodies.
Polish PM says when embargo on Ukrainian grain imports can be lifted
The embargo on Ukrainian grain imports to Poland will remain in effect until Warsaw works out an appropriate model of cooperation with Kyiv in this area.
Head of State holds meeting with government officials to protect Ukraine’s interests, principles of free trade with EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with government officials and the team of the Office of the President of Ukraine regarding further strategy for protecting the country’s interests and the principles of free trade with the European Union.
For first time in the budget, money for dental prosthetics for veterans provided - Shmyhal
For the first time, the State Budget for 2024 includes ₴750 million for dental prosthetics for veterans.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 35.2M t of grains, oilseeds
In Ukraine, as of September 15, 2023, agrarians harvested 35.2 million tonnes of new grain and oilseeds.
NACP adds Indian diamond producer SRK to list of int'l war sponsors
Ukraine’s National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP) has added one of the world's largest diamond producers and exporters, Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), to the list of international sponsors of war. The company has tripled its diamond purchases from Russia since 2021.
15 September 2023
One more ship leaves Odesa Port, approaches Bosphorus Strait
One more vessel, which used to stay blocked in Ukraine due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, has left Odesa Port and is now sailing through the temporary ship traffic corridor.
EU does not extend ban on Ukrainian grain exports
The European Union will not extend temporary restrictions on Ukrainian grain exports to five neighboring countries.
Polish minister promises indefinite embargo on grain from Ukraine
If the European Commission (EC) does not decide by the end of the day to extend the embargo on imports of Ukrainian grain to the markets of five EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria), the Polish government will independently adopt such a decree, which will be indefinite.
Ukraine will need $10-15B for rapid recovery next year - PM
In 2024, Ukraine will need USD 10-15 billion for rapid recovery.