Energy ministry: Synchronization with ENTSO-E generated additional UAH 8.7B for Ukraine
As a result of joining the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), Ukraine has received an additional UAH 8.7 billion.
Economy
Over UAH 40B spent on social payments for March – Ukraine's Pension Fund
Ukraine's Pension Fund has spent UAH 40.5 billion on social payments this month, including UAH 33.6 billion on pensions.
Legal amber mining in Rivne region up 15 times in three years
Over the past three years, legal amber extraction in Rivne region has increased 15 times.
16 March 2023
Ukraine, EU extend ‘transport visa-free regime’ for another year
Ukraine and the European Union have extended the agreement, abolishing the need for Ukrainian carriers to obtain appropriate permits for bilateral and transit road transportation to the EU.
Russia’s statements on "grain deal" aimed to have sanctions against financial institutions eased - MFA
The Ukrainian position remains unchanged - there should be no concessions in response to Russia’s blackmail regarding the "grain deal".
Increasing hydrocarbon extraction by NATO allies to deprive Russia of resources for war - expert
The only way to deprive Russia of the means to wage war against Ukraine in the short term and to tackle the economic crisis caused by energy shortage and high oil prices is for the U.S., Canada, and Norway to increase their own oil and gas production.
NBU leaves key policy rate unchanged at 25%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has endorsed a decision to leave its key policy rate unchanged at 25%.
PM Shmyhal outlines Ukraine’s achievements after joining ENTSO-E
On March 16, 2022, Ukraine became part of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).
Turkey was main supplier of fruits to Ukraine in 2022 – Institute of Agrarian Economics
Ukraine imported 220,000 tonnes of fruits from Turkey in 2022, the largest figure among other countries supplying these products.
IMF finalizing new lending program worth $15.6B for Ukraine - FT
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is finalizing a new four-year lending program worth $15.6 billion for Ukraine.
Ukraine interested in close energy cooperation with Poland - ambassador
The Ukrainian authorities are interested in close energy cooperation with Poland.
Ukraine exports over 34.7M tonnes of grain in 2022/2023 MY
Ukraine has already exported 34.734 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops in the 2022/2023 marketing year (July 2022 through March 15, 2023), according to the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
Vegetables rise in prices in February - State Statistics Service
In February 2023, most food products in Ukraine continued to rise in price, with onions and carrots rising in price the most.
15 March 2023
IMF expects to agree on new program for Ukraine in coming days
After the productive discussions between the IMF representatives and the Government of Ukraine in Warsaw, the IMF management expects to agree on a new program for Ukraine in the coming days.
Turkey making efforts to extend grain deal for 120 days – defense minister
Negotiations on the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative are continuing at the ministerial level, with Turkey making efforts to extend the grain deal for 120 days, not for 60, as previously stated by Russia.
Ukraine's trade turnover down 30% this year - State Customs Service
Ukraine's trade turnover amounted to $16.6 billion in January-February 2023, or 30% less than in the same period of 2022.
Poland ready to develop cooperation on gas production in western Ukraine – Morawiecki
Poland is ready to develop energy cooperation with Ukraine in several areas, including in gas production in western Ukraine and the creation of the Rzeszow-Khmelnytskyi NPP energy bridge.
"Yanukovych's debt": British court affirms Ukraine’s stance in $3B case
The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Ukraine in a $3 billion bond loan case: the case will now go to a full trial to investigate Russian aggression.
Ukraine exports 24.4M t of agricultural products through "grain corridor"
Since the start of the "grain corridor" operation on August 1, 2022, Ukraine has exported 24.4 million tonnes of food products from the ports of Odesa region to the countries of Asia, Europe and Africa.
Energy Ministry: Ukrainian power generation works with reserve capacity
As of the morning of March 15, the Ukrainian power generation works with reserve capacity and fully meets the needs of consumers.
Lack of sanctions against Rosatom threatens Europe’s nuclear security – Head of Ukraine Mission to the EU
The lack of restrictive measures imposed by the European Union on Russia’s Rosatom poses challenges for the nuclear security of the EU.
Minister Reznikov on grain deal extension: 60 or 90 days to be a matter of discussion
Ukraine’s priority objective is to continue the operation of the ‘grain corridor’ in order to prevent hunger in the world. The duration of the agreement will be decided at the negotiating table.
Ukraine’s agricultural exports via sea ports cut by 36% over past week – UCAB
Between March 6, 2023 and March 12, 2023, a total of 654,000 tonnes of agricultural products were exported via the Odesa region’s sea ports, which is 36% lower compared to the previous week.
Finance ministry raises UAH 2.7B in state budget from sale of government bonds
On March 14, 2023, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry raised UAH 2.7 billion in the state budget from the sale of domestic government bonds.
PM Shmyhal invites Icelandic companies to invest in Ukraine’s energy sector
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has invited Icelandic companies to invest in Ukraine’s energy sector and Ukrainian economy in general.
Over 9,000 unemployed Ukrainians join ‘Army of Recovery’ project
As many as 9,081 unemployed Ukrainians have joined the "Army of Recovery" project, according to the State Employment Service.
Deposit Guarantee Fund to sell UAH 1.4B worth of banks' assets
Ukraine's Deposit Guarantee Fund is putting up for sale the assets of eight banks worth UAH 1.4 billion this week.
14 March 2023
Shmyhal: USD 17B needed to finance reconstruction projects this year
Ukraine plans to intensify the "financial Ramstein" format to determine sources of financing reconstruction projects.
PM Shmyhal: Government planning large-scale deregulation for business
The Cabinet of Ministers plans large-scale deregulation for business and will continue to cancel unnecessary permits and licenses.