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.
Economy
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.
European Commission - on confiscation of frozen Russian assets: joint decision to be made
The EU is determined to ensure that Russia pays for the damage caused to Ukraine
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.
Chernyshov: U.S. investigative company to join recovery of $5B in compensation for Russia's seizure of assets in Crimea
Leading international law firm Covington & Burling LLP, which acts as a legal advisor to Naftogaz Group, will engage the American investigation company K2 Integrity to enforce the USD 5 billion judgment of the Hague Tribunal in the Crimean case.
Mykolayiv region gets about ₴2.5B for infrastructure restoration
Mykolayiv region received about UAH 2.5 billion from the state for the restoration of social infrastructure and water supply facilities.
27 July 2023
PM Shmyhal discusses financial, security assistance to Ukraine with US Congress members
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with representatives of the US Congress. Financial and security assistance, anti-corruption reform, and food security were discussed.
International partners to help Ukraine find investors for large-scale privatization
The head of the State Property Fund, Rustem Umyerov, discussed with the G7 and EU ambassadors the start of large-scale privatization and the issue of improving corporate governance.