IMF grants Ukraine $1.3B in emergency financing - Zelensky
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund, Ukraine’s major donor, has approved the allocation of nearly US$1.3 billion as part of the Rapid Financing instrument.
Economy
Ukrainian foreign minister opens business forum in Ghana
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has opened a business forum with the participation of about 20 Ukrainian and Ghanaian companies as part of his visit to Ghana.
Andriy Pyshnyy appointed NBU governor
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has appointed Andriy Pyshnyy as governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Another caravan of grain ships leaves Ukrainian ports
On October 7, three ships carrying Ukrainian agricultural products sailed from the ports of Chornomorsk, Odesa and Pivdennyi.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 26.4M tonnes of grain and leguminous crops
As of October 7, 2022, Ukrainian farmers harvested 26.4 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops from 6.9 million hectares, which is 62% of the projected area.
Ukraine, USAID preparing new security approach to civilian objects - Zelensky
Ukraine and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are preparing a joint approach to civilian infrastructure.
06 October 2022
Ukraine has sent almost half of its agricultural exports via grain corridor
For more than two months of the operation of the "grain corridor", 6.2 million tonnes of agricultural products have been sent through the sea ports of Ukraine, accounting for 48% of the total agricultural exports.
Zelensky tables motion to appoint Pyshnyy as NBU governor
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has tabled in the Verkhovna Rada a draft resolution on the appointment of Andriy Pyshnyy as governor of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Parliament dismisses Shevchenko as NBU governor
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Kyrylo Shevchenko from the post of governor of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Eight more ships carrying food leave Ukrainian ports
On October 6, eight ships loaded with 137,800 tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products left the ports of Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi.
Assets seized from Russia should be used to rebuild Ukraine - Morawiecki
Russian assets confiscated abroad should not only be frozen, but also allowed to be used to rebuild Ukraine. Also, to defeat Russia, a new security architecture must be built.
Ukraine's National Bank Governor charged with embezzlement
The head of the National Bank of Ukraine has been charged in the case of the Ukrgasbank funds embezzlement.
Further economic integration into EU essential for Ukraine's survival - Stefanishyna
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna and Poland's Minister for European Affairs Konrad Szymanski have discussed Ukraine's further steps towards EU membership.
05 October 2022
Ukraine’s agricultural exports up by 41% in Sept 2022
In September 2022, Ukraine’s agricultural exports reached 6.9 million tonnes, which is 41% higher compared to August 2022.
German official ridicules Russia’s attempt to revisit Nord Stream 2 issue
Moscow's efforts to force the Germans to put the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline into operation have been mocked as a “nice try” in Berlin.
Ukraine holding tough talks to prolong grain deal – Podolyak
Ukraine is holding tough talks to ensure grain exports continue from its Black Sea ports even after a deal on such exports expires next month.
04 October 2022
Ukraine’s central bank chief files for resignation citing health issues
The head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Kyrylo Shevchenko, has submitted a resignation letter.
Energoatom looks into restarting reactors at Russian-held nuclear plant
Ukrainian state-run nuclear operator Energoatom is considering a move to restart two power units at Europe’s largest Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces since early March.
More than 6M tonnes of foodstuffs already exported from Ukraine via grain corridors
More than 6 million tonnes of grain have already been exported from the Ukrainian ports via the grain corridors.
Ukraine to receive almost $530M from World Bank
Ukraine will receive $529.9 million from the World Bank in additional funding for urgent needs.
Shmyhal, US ambassador discuss financial support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discussed further financial support for Ukraine.
Government borrowings to Ukraine’s state budget reach UAH 749B over nine months
In January-September 2022, the government borrowings to Ukraine’s state budget general fund came to UAH 749 billion.
Agrarian policy ministry: 26% of projected area sown with winter grain crops
Agricultural producers are now sowing winter grain crops all over Ukraine. As of October 3, 2022, more than 1.2 million hectares (or 26% of the projected area) were sown with such crops.
IMF leadership to consider Ukraine's request for $1.3B this week - Reuters
The International Monetary Fund's executive board plans to consider Ukraine's request for $1.3 billion in additional emergency financing on Friday.
03 October 2022
Kuleba meets with Senegal’s economy minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba discussed the development of cooperation in digital transformation, IT, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals with Minister of Economy of Senegal Oulimata Sarr.
Four more grain-carrying ships depart from Ukrainian ports
As part of the "grain initiative," four more ships loaded with agricultural products left the ports of Greater Odesa, Ukraine.
EU signs memorandum on providing Ukraine with EUR 5B in macro-financial assistance
The European Union has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on providing Ukraine with EUR 5 billion in macro-financial assistance.
U.S. ready to send $1.5B in aid to Ukraine until war ends - media
The United States is willing to provide $1.5 billion in monthly financial assistance throughout war.
02 October 2022
IAEA chief to visit Kyiv, Moscow next week following abduction of ZNPP chief by Russian forces
After receiving information about the detention by the Russian forces of Ihor Murashov, Director General of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Ukraine and Russia.