Seven ships with agricultural products have left ports of Odesa region in two days
Over the past two days, seven ships loaded with 182,000 tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products left the seaports of Odesa region.
Economy
18 December 2022
Power supply restored to 9 million Ukrainians in past two days – Zelensky
On Sunday, power supply was restored to another three million Ukrainians. In total, after the Russian recent missile attack, electricity has been restored to nine million residents of Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on France to transfer Russian oligarchs’ assets to Ukraine
In France, as in other countries of Europe and the world, there is a lot of real estate and accounts belonging to Russia, Russian oligarchs, and it would be expedient to give these assets to Ukraine, instead of allocating aid from the French budget.
Ukrainian NPPs reach planned capacity – Ukrenergo
Ukraine's nuclear power plants, except for the Zaporizhzhia NPP, reached their planned capacity.
Mayor Klitschko : All heat supply systems resume operation in Kyiv
Following Russia’s massive missile attack, which took place on December 16, 2022, all heat supply systems have fully resumed operation in the city of Kyiv.
Deputy PM Vereshchuk: Poland may become economic hub for Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk believes that Poland may become an economic hub for Ukraine.
17 December 2022
First batch of energy aid arrives from Azerbaijan
Distribution system operators of the most affected regions will receive energy equipment from Azerbaijan.
Nine nuclear power units operating in Ukraine’s energy system - Energoatom
In the power system of Ukraine at the moment, all nine nuclear power units located on the government-controlled territory are in operation, including one with a temporary 600 MW cap.
Four more grain ships left Odesa region’s ports over two days
Four more ships, carrying 145,000 tonnes of wheat, have left the Odesa region’s ports over two days.
Ukraine receives first shipment of equipment from U.S. Department of Energy
Ukraine has received the first shipment of equipment from the United States Department of Energy, intended for thermal power plants, combined heat and power plants.
Azerbaijan delivers 45 transformers, 50 generators to Ukraine
Ukraine has received 45 power transformers and 50 generators sent as humanitarian aid from the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan delivers 45 transformers, 50 generators to Ukraine
Ukraine has received 45 power transformers and 50 generators sent as humanitarian aid from the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Poland can become "economic hub" for Ukraine - Vereshchuk
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk is convinced that Poland could become an economic hub for Ukraine.
16 December 2022
EU allocates EUR100M for rehabilitation of war-damaged schools
The European Union and Ukraine have signed an agreement on the assistance package in the amount of EUR100 million for the restoration of war-damaged educational facilities.
Germany gives another EUR100M for restoration of Ukraine’s power system
Germany has provided another EUR100 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund for the purchase of equipment set to restore energy infrastructure damaged by Russian strikes.
World Bank establishes fund to channel donor support to Ukraine
The World Bank has announced the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund aimed at supporting the Government of Ukraine as it addresses the relief and the subsequent recovery of the country, driven by critical needs from the ongoing war.
Nine power generating facilities damaged by missile attacks - Galushchenko
Nine power generating facilities have been damaged as a result of Russia’s massive missile attack on Ukraine today. Power companies are increasing electricity production at nuclear plants.
Ukraine receives from U.S. first batch of emergency repair equipment - ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has confirmed the first delivery of emergency repair equipment from the United States.
EU Council officially adopts macro-financial aid for Ukraine
The Council of the European Union overnight Friday formally approved the allocation of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in 2023 in the amount of EUR18 billion by written procedure.
European Council approves EUR 18B assistance to Ukraine for 2023
The heads of state or government of the EU member states at a meeting in Brussel agreed on the allocation of EUR 18 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine for 2023.
15 December 2022
Ukraine exported over 1M tonnes of wheat to Africa in Dec 2022
In December 2022, Ukraine exported more than 1 million tonnes of wheat to African countries, which is 25.08% of the total shipments.
Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat
We will help Ukraine recover damages from the aggressor
Ukraine needs EU help to purchase gas, electricity - President Zelensky
Ukraine needs the support of the European Union for the purchase of 2 billion cubic meters of gas and electricity worth EUR 800,000 to compensate for the damage inflicted by Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Russian invaders set to ban hryvnia in occupied areas from Jan 1 - exiled mayor of Melitopol
From January 1, 2023, the Russian invasion forces seek to ban circulation of the Ukrainian hryvnia in the temporarily occupied territories.
Shmyhal hopes for UN support for grain export from Mykolaiv region ports
Ukraine advocates expanding the grain export initiative.
UN provided over $4.5B in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – PM Shmyhal
This year the United Nations has provided more than $4.5 billion in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
CoE approves new Action Plan for Ukraine with record EUR50M budget
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers has adopted a record EUR50 million Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026.
Canada renews sanctions against Nord Stream turbines
The Canadian government has canceled a waiver from sanctions introduced a few months ago, when permission was granted to return Siemens turbines after their repair to ensure the operation of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipeline.
14 December 2022
Minister Marchenko: Ukraine may receive €3B within EU macro-financial assistance in January
Ukraine expects to receive the first tranche of macro-financial assistance approved by the European Parliament in the amount of three billion euros already in January.