Ukraine exports 692,000 tons of sugar in 2023/2024
According to the results of the 2023/2024 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 691,800 tons of sugar, of which 77% was sent to the EU countries.
Economy
22 September 2024
No power outages scheduled in Ukraine on Monday
No power outages are scheduled across Ukraine on Monday, September 23.
Ukraine in talks with IAEA to have monitoring mission expanded to power substations
Ukraine's Energy Ministry is in contact with the IAEA to make sure international partners and agencies expand nuclear safety monitoring to power substations that Russia might target in its missile and drone strikes.
Ukraine reinstates medium-term planning for local budgets
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed off the law on the restoration of medium-term planning in local budgets.
21 September 2024
Italy to support Ukraine's energy industry in winter period – energy ministry
Italy will provide financial assistance to support the Ukrainian energy industry during the heating period.
Ukrenergo not predicting power outages on Sunday
No power outages are scheduled for Sunday, September 22.
Russia steals over UAH 30 billion worth of Ukrainian grain
The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) stated that losses due to Russia's appropriation of Ukrainian grain amount to over UAH 30 billion, but these data are not final.
Zelensky signs into law bill increasing state budget by UAH 500B
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law a bill that increases Ukraine's state budget for 2024 by UAH 500 billion for military needs.
Government expects budget revenues to rise by about 30% in 2025 – PM
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects that the state budget revenues will increase by about 30% in 2025.
20 September 2024
IAEA: Russia should immediately withdraw military and other personnel from ZNPP
The General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during its 68th session approved a resolution "Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine," co-authored by 52 member countries of the agency.
Kirovohrad region’s farmers obtain over UAH 10M in grants for horticulture, greenhouse production
In the Kirovohrad region, business entities have obtained six grants worth UAH 10.348 million as part of the grant support programs, ‘Own Orchard’ and ‘Own Greenhouse’. Other programs are also being implemented successfully across the region.
Von der Leyen announces EU's 'winter plan' for Ukraine
The European Commission has developed a plan to support Ukraine this winter, which focuses on repairing the country's energy infrastructure, further connecting Ukraine to the European electricity grid, and stabilizing flows of energy through the country.
EU will raise EUR 35B loan for Ukraine - von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will provide Ukraine with a EUR 35 billion loan backed by the windfall profits from immobilized Russian assets.
Three sugar refineries already running in Vinnytsia region
Three out of five sugar refineries that declared readiness to start the production season are already running in the Vinnytsia region and have produced 21,000 tonnes of sugar.
Kirovohrad region’s agricultural enterprises suffer UAH 5.1M in losses from Russian aggression
The area of crop fields destroyed by Russian attacks has reached about 130 hectares in the Kirovohrad region, and the total amount of losses is UAH 5.1 million.
Ukraine’s gas transmission system to increase connectivity between gas markets of Europe – GTSOU
Ukraine’s gas transmission system is capable of removing obstacles between the markets of the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Balkans, as well as increasing the security of supply in Europe.
19 September 2024
This winter, Ukrainians should expect blackouts lasting from 4 to 18 hours - UN
From March to August, Russia executed ine waves of large-scale, complex, and coordinated attacks on energy facilities in 20 regions of Ukraine and in Kyiv. This can cause power outages lasting from 4 to 18 hours per day in the upcoming winter.
EU allocates another EUR 160 million to prepare Ukraine's energy system for winter
The European Commission will additionally allocate about 160 million euros to help Ukraine's energy system in the face of Russian attacks.
Naftogaz Group increases gas production volumes by more than 7% since early 2024
In January-August 2024, Naftogaz Group increased gas production volumes by more than 7% compared to the same period last year.
EU seeks to sanction as many Russian "shadow fleet” tankers as possible - special envoy
Russia's use of a "shadow fleet" of tankers is a major factor in evading EU sanctions on maritime oil trade.
Large privatization: Kyiv-based Ukraine Hotel sold for UAH 2.5B
The first large privatization auction has been completed in the Prozorro.Sale system, selling Kyiv-based Ukraine Hotel for UAH 2.5 billion.
18 September 2024
Zelensky: For more than year of work, 70 million tonnes of cargo have been transported through sea corridor
For more than a year of operation of our export sea corridor, 70 million tons of cargo have been transported. More than 2500 vessels have left Ukrainian ports.
G7 ambassadors welcome Ukraine's approval of customs reform
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the customs service reform legislation.
VR supports increasing budget by UAH 500B for military needs
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has endorsed as a whole a draft bill on increasing the 2024 budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs.
Ukraine's GDP up by 3.5% in August - economy ministry
In August 2024, Ukraine’s gross domestic product increased by 3.5% on year.
Minister Galushchenko, U.S. delegation discuss protection of critical NPP substations against Russian attacks
Within the framework of the 68th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko met with the U.S. delegation led by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk to discuss the need to protect critical nuclear power plant (NPP) substations against Russian attacks.
Energoatom planning to enhance cooperation with France’s Framatome
Energoatom National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Acting CEO Petro Kotin has held talks with Framatome CEO Bernard Fontana regarding further cooperation.
17 September 2024
Kirovohrad region harvested 2 million tons of late grains and legumes
As of September 10, late grains, legumes and corn were harvested on an area of 470,100 hectares, or 62% of the forecast, and 2 million tons of grain were harvested in Kirovohrad region.
Ukraine may start biomethane exports this November – expert’s opinion
In November 2024, Ukraine may start the export of biomethane towards Europe, after sufficient stocks are accumulated in storage facilities and personnel is trained properly.