Canada, Poland advocate using frozen Russian assets to pay for rebuilding of Ukraine
Russian assets frozen abroad must be used to pay for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
Economy
09 May 2023
Shmyhal, von der Leyen discuss export of Ukrainian agricultural products to EU
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the issue of the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to the European Union with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
European Parliament supports duty-free trade with Ukraine for another year
At a plenary session in Strasbourg, the European Parliament voted by a majority in the first reading to extend duty-free trade with Ukraine for another year, starting June 6, 2023.
European Commission names its priority unimpeded transit of Ukrainian grain to EU
The European Commission's immediate priority is the unimpeded transit of Ukrainian grain to the European Union with the lowest possible price.
Ukraine designates Great Wall Motor as war sponsor
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention has put China’s Great Wall Motor on the list of international sponsors of the war.
Vinnytsia completes restoration of registry office damaged by rocket attack
In Vinnytsia, the registry office damaged by rocket attack on July 14 last year is being restored.
Ukraine receives EUR 189.32M from World Bank
The general fund of Ukraine’s state budget received EUR 189.32 million from the World Bank. Funds were provided on concessional terms from the International Development Association (IDA).
Mykolaiv new master plan project presented in Rome
Mykolaiv is developing a new master plan to revive the city with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The project was presented at a bilateral conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine in Rome.
More than 20,500 unemployed Ukrainians involved in ‘Army of Recovery’ project
As many as 20,558 unemployed people from 17 regions in Ukraine have been engaged in community service as part of the “Army of Recovery” project.
08 May 2023
By year-end, Ukraine’s central bank may lower key rate to 21%
Most of the members of the Monetary Policy Committee believe that the National Bank can reduce the key rate to 21% from the current 25% by the end of this year.
Russia blocks grain corridor again
Russia has refused to register and inspect ships sailing through the grain corridor to enter Ukrainian seaports.
Partners provide Ukraine with UAH 495B to cover priority expenditures over 2022
In 2022, foreign partners provided Ukraine with UAH 495 billion as part of the World Bank project Public Expenditures for Administrative Capacity Endurance (PEACE) in Ukraine.
Trade Representative: Ukraine preparing to ban imports from Moldova
In response to the restrictions imposed by Moldova on Ukrainian agricultural exports, the Government is preparing a resolution banning Moldovan imports.
07 May 2023
“Solution” found to unblock truck crossing at Ukraine-Poland border - infrastructure ministry
Oleksandr Kubrakov, the Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction, Minister of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure, said a solution had been found to unblock the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint.
Government disburses additional UAH 3.1B for communities of frontline regions
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine disbursed an additional UAH 3.1 billion for the communities of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Solskyi disagrees with Moldova's decision to limit import of Ukrainian agricultural products
During a working visit to Chișinău, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi expressed disagreement with Moldova's decision to limit the import of grain and oil crops from Ukraine.
DTEK’s TPPs generated about 4.5B kWh of electricity since early 2023
DTEK’s thermal power plants (TPPs) have generated about 4.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity since early 2023.
U.S. companies interested in investing in reconstruction of Kharkiv's energy infrastructure - mayor
American companies have expressed interest in investing in the reconstruction of Kharkiv's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s employment rate on rise
The number of employed Ukrainians increased by 8% compared to April 2022.
06 May 2023
Zelensky meets with delegation of American state of Utah
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with the delegation of the American state of Utah, led by President of the State Senate Stuart Adams. The delegation also included representatives of business and charitable organizations.
Ukraine shows interest in Utah’s experience of solar energy development
Ukraine is interested in the experience of the U.S. state of Utah regarding the development of solar power generation and the enhanced flexibility of the energy system.
Energoatom refutes Russia’s claims of all power units shut down at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The statements by pro-Russian propagandist resources about the shutdown of all power units at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) are false. There have been no changes in the plant’s performance.
Shmyhal, Sunak discuss preparations for Ukraine Recovery Conference
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed preparations for Ukraine Recovery Conference which will be held in London this year.
Checkpoint blocking on Poland’s border with Ukraine of “political” nature - Ambassador Zvarych
The ongoing blocking of Ukrainian truck carriers from crossing the Polish border checkpoint Dorohusk is politically motivated as there is no practical reasoning behind it, while any “misunderstandings” should be resolved through dialogue, not a blockade.
Cabinet of Ministers invites Bahrain to join post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has invited Bahrain to take part in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and offered Bahraini business representatives to invest in the Ukrainian economy and implement joint projects.
Unemployment rate will fall to 18.3% by year-end - NBU
The unemployment rate in Ukraine will decrease to 18.3% by the end of 2023, but it will exceed the pre-war level.
Not enough water resources in Ukraine to build nine nuclear reactors – expert
Due to climate change, Ukraine may not have enough water resources to build nine more nuclear reactors.
05 May 2023
Zelensky discusses investments and Ukraine’s restoration with BlackRock management
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the details of the creation of an investment fund for the restoration of Ukraine with the management of the BlackRock company.
Shmyhal discusses priorities of Ukraine's restoration with Cleverly
In London, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed specific priorities for the restoration of Ukraine with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly.