Ukraine expects to receive at least $37B in international aid in 2024 – NBU Governor
Ukraine expects to receive $42 billion in international assistance in 2023 and at least $37 billion in 2024.
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01 August 2023
Third meeting with Ukrainian entrepreneurs held at President's Office
The representatives of the President's Office discussed the consequences of systemic corruption in the woodworking industry with Ukrainian businesses at their third meeting.
Vice Prime Minister: Ukraine needs UAH 72 billion to pay IDPs this year
The state should allocate UAH 72 billion for payments to internally displaced persons in 2023.
Croatia donates €1M to demine agricultural land in Ukraine
The Government of Croatia donated €1 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help Ukraine demine agricultural land.
Donors’ Coordination Platform to raise trust in investments in Ukraine – EESC President
Establishing the Donors’ Coordination Platform in Ukraine with the involvement of the key European institutions will increase credibility and trust in investments in Ukraine.
31 July 2023
Russia buying billions of dollars worth of dual-use goods to circumvent sanctions
In the last six months alone, Russia has imported $502 million worth of sanctioned Western chips, millions of dollars worth of machine tools for the defense industry, at least $171 million worth of spare parts for civil aviation, and $389 million worth of iPhones.
Russia destroys 180,000 t of Ukrainian grain after withdrawal from Grain Initiative - Foreign Ministry
During the nine days of shelling, Russia destroyed 180,000 tonnes of grain crops, 26 port infrastructure facilities, and five civilian vessels.
Kyiv, Zagreb agree on use of Croatian ports for Ukrainian grain exports
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman agreed on the use of Croatian ports for the export of Ukrainian grain.
Ukraine can export up to 4.5M t of agri-products/month amid Black Sea blockade - expert
Ukraine will be able to export up to 4-4.5 million tonnes of agricultural products per month via alternative routes without exporting through the Black Sea.
PM Shmyhal instructs to speed up small-scale privatization, launch large-scale
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed the State Property Fund to speed up small-scale privatization and launch a large-scale one.
Ukraine receives 508 Tesla Powerwall systems to store electricity
Ukraine has received 508 Tesla Powerwall energy storage systems from international partners. They will provide critical and social infrastructure with electricity during possible outages.
Ukraine receives $1.25B in grants from U.S. - Finance Ministry
The state budget of Ukraine received a grant of $1.25 billion from the United States through the World Bank's Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
Germany's Rheinmetall training specialists for work at repair centers in Ukraine
Germany's armaments group Rheinmetall plans to open tank repair centers in Ukraine this autumn and is already training specialists for this job.
Prime Minister: Ukraine is 60% ready for heating season
In Ukraine, the preparations for the heating season reached 60%.
30 July 2023
Vereshchuk: Government preparing for repeated Russian attacks on energy facilities
Ukraine’s authorities are preparing for repeated Russian attacks on energy infrastructure objects.
Govt allocates funds to restore energy sector before heating season – Ukraine's PM
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for the restoration, repair and protection of energy facilities in Ukraine, and it is important to carry out all the planned measures in a timely manner.
Free Russian grain to Africa not the right path out of crisis – Italy's Tajani
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday, July 28, that allowing Russia to give free grain to Africa is not the right path out of the crisis caused by Russia's withdrawal from a Ukraine grain export deal.
29 July 2023
Invaders move ZNPP’s unit 5 to cold shutdown – IAEA
The Russian occupiers moved ZNPP’s unit 4 to hot shutdown and completed the planned transition of reactor unit 5 to cold shutdown.
Farmers in Rivne region get UAH 792M worth of loans
As many as 131 farmers in Ukraine's northwestern Rivne region this year received UAH 792 million of credit funds for successful business operations.
Government officials coordinate steps on reforms as part of Ukraine Facility
A Ukrainian government team headed by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has coordinated steps in implementing changes and reforms as part of the EU's Ukraine Facility program.
African leaders call on Russia to return to Black Sea grain deal
The leaders of African countries have called for the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, from which Russia unilaterally withdrew.
Gov't extends e-queue for cars, buses
The Cabinet of Ministers is expanding the e-queue to include cars and buses that carry out passenger transportation across the border.
28 July 2023
Romania plans to accelerate transit of Ukrainian grain through Danube
Romanian authorities plan to rapidly expand one of the key grain transit routes from Ukraine as Russia's increased attacks in the Black Sea increase risks to global food trade.
Ukraine exports over 2M t of grain
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (July 1-28, 2023), Ukraine exported 2.046 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
Ukraine harvests over 11M t of new grain crop
As of July 28, Ukraine harvested 11.224 million tonnes of grains and legumes from 2.672 million hectares with a yield of 42.2 centners/ha.
IAEA inspection conducted at Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant
An inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was successfully conducted at Khmelnytskyi NPP.
Occupants cooling ZNPP's unit 5 - SNRIU
At Zaporizhzhia NPP, the occupiers have begun to put unit 5 into a cold shutdown state.
U.S. not discussing escorting ships with Ukrainian grain in Black Sea - White House
The United States is not discussing with its allies a possible escort of Ukrainian grain ships in the Black Sea.
Japan extends sanctions against Russia
On Friday, July 28, Japan expanded restrictive measures against Russia.
Russian attacks damage/destroy 27 port facilities, 5 civilian vessels
During the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, participants discussed Russia's obstruction of free navigation in the Black Sea and condemned Russia's targeted attacks on the port infrastructure of southern Ukraine.