Ukrainian farmers already harvested more than 20M tonnes of grain
Ukrainian farmers have already harvested 20.8 million tonnes of early grain crops, according the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.
Economy
Markarova: Ukraine calls on US to sanction all Russian private banks
The Ukrainian authorities call on US President Joe Biden’s administration to sanction all Russian private banks.
Two more dry cargo ships leave Ukraine along ‘grain corridor’
This morning, two dry cargo ships left Ukraine along the “grain corridor” with 3,500 tonnes of grain heading for Turkey and 60,000 tonnes of corn heading for Iran.
Baykar CEO wants to produce new Bayraktar models in Ukraine
Turkey’s Baykar is planning to build a factory in Ukraine to produce not only Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles but also new models, such as Bayraktar Akıncı and Bayraktar Kizilelma.
Zakarpattia Region’s salt production may fully meet domestic demand
The Bushtyno field will be used to produce industrial and edible salt in Zakarpattia Region, and its production volumes may fully meet the country’s demand.
Baykar CEO wants to produce new Bayraktar models in Ukraine
Turkey’s Baykar is planning to build a factory in Ukraine to produce not only Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles but also new models, such as Bayraktar Akıncı and Bayraktar Kizilelma.
Minister Galushchenko, G7 Ambassadors discuss events involving Zaporizhzhia NPP
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has met with the Ambassadors of the G7 countries to discuss the events involving Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and Ukraine’s preparations for the heating season.
11 August 2022
Oil shipment resumes through Ukrainian section of Druzhba pipe
As of August 11, oil transit through the Ukrainian branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia has been resumed.
Ukraine calls on Arab countries to join embargo on Russian oil
Ukraine's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Maksym Subkh, at an extraordinary session of the Arab League Council in Cairo at the level of permanent representatives called on the Arab countries to join the sanctions against Russia.
Zelensky meets with founder of World Central Kitchen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Spanish-American chef Jose Andres, the founder of World Central Kitchen, an organization that has been providing food for people on the border of Ukraine and Poland since the first days of Russia's full-scale aggression.
McDonald's to reopen restaurants in Kyiv, western Ukraine
McDonald's has decided to gradually reopen its restaurants in Ukraine, starting from Kyiv and the country's western regions.
About 375,000 tonnes of agricultural products exported through ‘grain corridor’ - General Staff
About 375,000 tonnes of grain and other foodstuffs were exported from Ukrainian ports through the humanitarian maritime corridor.
Departure of ship with Ukrainian grain from Chornomorsk Port delayed due to bad weather
The vessel expected to leave Chornomorsk Port today was unable to start its voyage via the ‘grain corridor’ due to adverse weather conditions.
Russia seeing defense export issues over war in Ukraine - British intelligence
Russia’s full-scale military aggression toward Ukraine has greatly affected the Russian defense industry.
10 August 2022
PM Shmyhal about Ukraine's external debt: Creditors agreed to suspend payments until 2024
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine's international creditors agreed to suspend external debt payments until 2024, which would provide an opportunity to save nearly $6 billion.
Russia occupies territories in Ukraine with natural resources worth more than $12 trillion - WP
By occupying Ukrainian territories, Russia gained control over energy deposits, metals and minerals worth at least $12.4 trillion.
Razoni ship docks at port of Mersin in Turkey - ambassador
The Razoni, the first ship to leave the port of Odesa, carrying a cargo of corn bound for Lebanon, has finally docked at the port of Mersin in Turkey.
Ukraine’s agricultural exports grow by more than 22% in July 2022
In July 2022, Ukraine exported 2.66 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 22.7% more than in the previous month.
Norway can take lead in rebuilding one of Ukraine’s regions affected by war – President’s Office
Norway can take a lead in rebuilding one the Ukrainian regions affected by the Russian aggression.
09 August 2022
Rada proposes to increase defense spending by almost UAH270B
Draft law No. 7644 on amendments to the 2022 State Budget in 2022, tabled in the Verkhovna Rada, expenditures will be increased by UAH 270.2 billion, of which UAH 269.5 billion will go to security and defense.
Ukraine receives 39 railway cars loaded with coal from Australia
The first 39 railway cars loaded with coal have arrived at Ukraine’s thermal power plant (TPP) from Australia.
Ukraine, World Bank sign $4.5B grant agreement
Ukraine and the World Bank have signed a $4.5 billion grant agreement, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry's press service has said.
Ukraine already exported more than 370,000 tonnes of foodstuffs along ‘grain corridor’
Ukraine has already exported more than 370,000 tonnes of agricultural products since the "grain corridor" started operating.
Two more dry cargo ships loaded with grain leave Chornomorsk port
On Tuesday morning, two more dry cargo ships left the port of Chornomorsk along the "grain corridor". OCEAN LION ship loaded with corn heads for South Korea, while RAHMİ YAĞCI ship transports sunflower cake to Istanbul.
08 August 2022
There is every chance to ensure rhythmic nature of sea exports – President of Ukraine
International partners should prevent any attempts by the Russian Federation to disrupt food exports by sea.
United States provides $4.5B in direct budgetary support to Ukraine
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is providing an additional $4.5 billion in direct budgetary support to the Government of Ukraine to help alleviate the acute budget deficit caused by the Russian armed aggression.
Exports by sea may fully resume if Russia adheres to agreement – FM Kuleba
The agreement on unblocking ports does not restrict Ukraine in terms of exports by sea, and they may fully resume if Russia adheres to the agreement terms.
Over 12B cubic meters of gas stored in underground storage facilities - Shmyhal
Some 12.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas have been stored in Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities as of August 8, 2022.
Turkish company buys land plot in Ukraine for Bayraktar plant - ambassador
Turkey's Baykar Makina has already set up its own company in Ukraine, purchased a plot of land, developed a project for a Bayraktar UAV production plant, and intends to implement the project in Ukraine.