Ukraine completes public debt restructuring
Ukraine has successfully completed the restructuring of its public and publicly guaranteed debt, totaling about USD 20.5 billion.
Economy
IMF begins talks with Ukraine on fifth review of EFF Arrangement
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, a mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) started talks with the Ukrainian government on the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, totaling USD 1.1 billion.
Parliament fails to approve resignation of State Property Fund Head Koval
The Verkhovna Rada did not support the resignation of the head of the State Property Fund, Vitaliy Koval.
About 0.5M hectares across Ukraine already sown with winter crops
Ukrainian farmers have started the autumn sowing campaign. As of early September 2024, more than 484 thousand hectares were sown with winter crops.
Agrarian Policy Ministry approves grain export limits for MY 2024/2025
In the marketing year 2024/2025, Ukraine will export 16.2 million tonnes of wheat and a mixture of wheat and rye.
03 September 2024
VR endorses draft bill on raising defense expenditures by UAH 500B in first reading
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has endorsed in the first reading draft bill No. 11417, increasing the state budget by UAH 500 billion for 2024.
IAEA Director General holds meetings in Kyiv before trip to ZNPP
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi discussed support for Ukrainian NPPs with the heads of the Ministry of Energy, SNRIU and Energoatom in Kyiv before visiting the occupied ZNPP.
Ukraine’s state budget receives customs payments worth UAH 51.1B in Aug 2024
Last month Ukraine’s state budget received UAH 51.1 billion worth of customs payments, which is UAH 3.2 billion higher compared to July 2024.
Ukraine, UK enhance cooperation in digital trade
On September 1, 2024, the Digital Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom entered into force. Ukraine became the second country after Singapore to sign such an agreement with the United Kingdom.
02 September 2024
IMF starts another review of EFF program – PM Shmyhal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has started a mission for the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, which will allow Ukraine to attract $1.1 billion this autumn.
President spoke about prospect of returning ZNPP under control of Ukraine.
Today, only political steps are being taken to return the Zaporizhzhia NPP seized by the Russians to Ukrainian control. But they are not enough.
Grain crops harvested from 85% of areas in Donetsk region – regional administration
In the Ukrainian-controlled Donetsk region, grain crops have already been harvested from 85.2% of areas, with a total of 286.8 thousand tonnes of grain threshed.
Ukraine’s state budget to receive UAH 2.8B per month from increased excise duties on fuel – expert’s opinion
Having the excise duties on fuel raised from September 2024 will generate an additional UAH 2.8 billion per month for Ukraine’s state budget as soon as this year.
President Zelensky signs law raising excise duties on fuel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill on making amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding the implementation of the provisions of the EU law on the excise tax.
01 September 2024
Emergency blackouts introduced in capital Kyiv, number of regions
Emergency power outages were enforced Sunday evening in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, as well as Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions.
Hourly blackout schedules to be in place throughout Monday – Ukrenergo
Hourly power outage schedules will be in place throughout Monday, on September 2.
Ukraine seeks to attract U.S. investments in defense sector - Vice PM
During a working visit to the United States, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko discussed attracting investments to Ukraine, particularly in the defense sector, with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
31 August 2024
Explosive ordnance discovered at power substation in Zaporizhzhia region defused
In Zaporizhzhia region, power substation workers discovered an explosive item which was defused.
Hourly blackout schedules to be in place throughout Saturday across Ukraine
Hourly power outage schedules on Saturday, August 31, will be in effect throughout the day, including two shifts to be switched off simultaneously from 16:00 to 22:00.
Ukraine receives about $8.4B in external financing in Aug 2024
Ukraine’s state budget received about USD 8.4 billion in external financing in August 2024, including more than USD 5.5 billion in grants.
Ukraine already harvests about 33M tonnes of grain, oilseed crops
As of August 30, 2024, about 33 million tonnes of the new-harvest crops were gathered across Ukraine. The harvesting of corn has started.
30 August 2024
Vinnytsia region’s farmers planning to harvest 2.6M tonnes of sugar beets this year
The Vinnytsia region’s farmers have been the first across Ukraine to start sugar beet harvesting operations. This year, they are planning to gather 2.6 million tonnes of sugar beets.
Naftogaz CEO denies halt in oil transit ahead of contract expiration
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC will continue to fulfill its obligations to European partners under the current oil transportation contract.
Five sugar refineries to be running in Vinnytsia region this season
Five sugar plants will be operating in the Vinnytsia region this sugar refining season.
IAEA chief to visit ZNPP next week, for fifth time in two years
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, will arrive in Ukraine next week, including to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant currently controlled by the Russian invasion forces.
Emergency blackouts in Ukraine amid power system crisis
The DTEK Group said it has received an order on emergency power outages.
Large volumes of cargo handling by ports not reduce demand for road transport – Derkach
Ukraine’s road transport services are remaining critically important despite the increasing volumes of cargo handling by sea ports.
Minister Galushchenko, IEA leadership discuss restoration of Ukraine’s energy system
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko and International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol have discussed the restoration of Ukraine’s energy system following Russia’s August 26 attack.
29 August 2024
Most EU countries support liberalization of road transport with Ukraine – Derkach
With the agreement on the liberalization of road transport, the number of transport companies and motor vehicles in Ukraine has increased twofold in the past year.