Two more ships with grain scheduled to leave Ukrainian ports today
The dry cargo ships MV Arizona and MV Sacura with export grain are scheduled to leave ports “Chornomorsk” and “Pivdenne” today, August 8.
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07 August 2022
20 more grain ships ready to leave Odesa - ambassador
Following the Razoni dry cargo ship loaded with corn, which was the first to leave Ukraine along the "grain corridor", 20 more ships are ready to leave Odesa.
First innovative solar energy system installed in Ukraine
SmartFlower innovative solar energy system was installed in Ternopil city, western Ukraine.
Four more ships carrying foodstuffs leave Ukrainian ports
The second sea caravan carrying Ukrainian foodstuffs left the ports “Odesa” and “Chornomorsk” – three ships from Chornomorsk and another one from Odesa.
Ukraine, Turkey ministers discuss Ukrainian grain exports
Turkey’s National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar in a phone call with Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov and Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov discussed the issue of accelerating grain exports from the ports of Ukraine.
Four ships with foodstuffs authorized to leave Ukrainian ports - UN
The Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul has authorized the departure of four more vessels from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports.
One more Ukrainian port to resume operations next week – deputy infrastructure minister
Next week Ukraine’s port of Pivdennyi will start operating within “grain initiative”.
06 August 2022
Ukraine’s grain exports: Turkish ship approaching Chornomorsk, first time since war-start
Turkey’s dry cargo ship FULMAR S is approaching the port of Chornomorsk to load grain, being the first such ship set to export agricultural produce from Ukraine since February 24, the day Russia invaded.
Ukraine’s foreign reserves down just 2% in July
The international reserves reduction rate in Ukraine was 4.5 times higher in June than in July.
EU preparing new proposals for grants, loans to aid Ukraine
The European Commission has drafted a new proposal that would provide EUR8 billion in financial aid to Ukraine through a mix of grants and loans.
05 August 2022
Ukraine’s foreign exchange reserves cut to $22.4B as of Aug 1
As of August 1, 2022, Ukraine’s foreign exchange reserves came to $22.385 billion.
Ukraine may start new-harvest wheat exports via unblocked ports in Aug – Vysotskyi
The first vessels loaded with the new-harvest Ukrainian wheat may depart from the unblocked sea ports as soon as this August.
Italy gives Ukraine EUR 200M loan
Ukraine's Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has signed a loan agreement for EUR 200 million between Ukraine and the Italian government.
Government approves seizing 903 objects belonging to Russia – PM Shmyhal
The government has approved the seizure in Ukraine of 903 objects belonging to Russia, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated.
First ship leaves Turkey for Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk to be loaded with grain
The first ship to be loaded with Ukraine’s grain has left Turkey. The vessel is expected to arrive in Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk tomorrow evening.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 17.5M tonnes of grain
Ukrainian farmers have already harvested 17.5 million tonnes of early grain and leguminous crops from 4.8 million hectares (41% of the area).
Ukrainian envoy calls on Canada not to repair five more Nord Stream 1 turbines
Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv has called on Canada not to provide maintenance services for five more Nord Stream 1 turbines. Earlier, an exception was made for the first Siemens turbine.
Harvesting of early grain crops completed in Odesa Region
Odesa Region’s farmers completed the harvesting of early grain crops, having threshed 2.5 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
Three vessels with grain left Ukrainian ports this morning
This morning the first convoy of vessels loaded with Ukrainian grain has left the so-called Great Odesa ports.
Canada allocates $6M for nuclear safety in Ukraine
Canada has provided US$6 million for the implementation of a number of projects to improve nuclear safety in Ukraine.
04 August 2022
Ukrainian government offers IMF to intensify work on new program – PM Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers offers the International Monetary Fund to enhance joint work on a new program.
Ukraine to launch large-scale privatization from September 1 – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine will launch a large-scale privatization from September 1, 2022.
03 August 2022
More grain ships ready to leave Ukrainian ports - Kuleba
More grain ships are ready to leave Ukrainian ports, according to the agreed schedule, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Ukraine expects to harvest up to 67M tonnes of grain and oilseeds this year
Ukrainian farmers have already harvested 12 million tonnes of grain. Meanwhile, the projected gross yield of grain and oilseed crops increased from 60 million tonnes to 65-67 million tonnes.
German lawmaker suggests using frozen Russian assets as reparations to Ukraine
As an aggressor power, Russia must pay reparations to Ukraine, while using Russian assets frozen as a result of sanctions, would put a good start to the process.
Ukrainian grain export: Razoni ship passes inspection
The Razoni bulk carrier has passed the inspection of the Joint Coordination Center and is ready to proceed to its destination.
Inspection group checking Razoni vessel loaded with Ukrainian grain
An inspection group consisting of representatives of Ukraine, the United Nations, Turkey, and Russia has arrived at the Razoni dry cargo ship and is inspecting it.
Canada contributes $40M to address grain storage deficit in Ukraine
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new $40 million Canada-funded project to further address grain storage shortages in Ukraine.
G7 to resist Russia's attempts to weaponise energy - statement
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries have condemned Russia's attempts to weaponise its energy exports and promised to work to reduce the share of imported Russian energy.