Ukraine retains plans to boost exports of organic foods to $1B - official
In recent years, Ukraine was among the TOP-5 largest suppliers of organic products to the EU. By 2030, it is planned to increase the export of organic foods to $1 billion.
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Grain exports from Ukraine: Joint Coordination Center officially opens in Istanbul
The Joint Coordination Center, which will take care of the export of grain and other foodstuffs from the ports of Ukraine through the Black Sea, has opened officially in Istanbul.
Kubrakov on grain exports: Ukraine will shift to Plan B if Russia attacks ports
Ukraine will supply agricultural products to foreign markets via alternative routes if Russia continues shelling the port infrastructure.
Three Ukrainian Black Sea ports resume operations - Ukrainian Navy
The Ukrainian Black Sea ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi have reopened after an agreement was signed in Istanbul to resume grain exports from Ukraine.
Ukraine’s GTS capable of fully covering Nord Stream 1 capacities - minister
Even in the conditions of the unprovoked war, unleashed by Russia, Ukraine adheres to its international obligations regarding the transit of Russian gas. At the same time, the Ukrainian GTS is able to ensure the transit of the entire volume of gas that Russia ships through the Nord Stream 1 pipe.
Ukraine expects to get up to $20B in loan from IMF, says NBU governor
Ukraine is in consultations with the International Monetary Fund to seal by year-end an agreement for a $15-$20 billion loan to help restore its war-torn economy.
26 July 2022
Government lifts ban on rye, mineral fertilizer exports
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has lifted a ban on the export of rye and mineral fertilizers.
Naftogaz of Ukraine announces default on Eurobonds
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC has not made payments to Eurobond holders, which indicates default.
PM Shmyhal outlines new ways to ramp up Ukraine's export potential
Ukraine is looking for new logistics routes to ramp up its export potential.
Ukraine can help EU replace 5 bcm of Russian gas - Galushchenko
Ukraine stands in solidarity with the European Union in overcoming the energy crisis caused by a reduction in Russian gas supplies to the EU and is ready to supply 1.5 gigawatts of electricity to the EU countries, thus replacing about five billion cubic meters of natural gas.
EU renews sanctions against Russia for further six months
The European Council has decided to prolong by six months the sanctions against Russia for actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.
NBU: UAH 2.48B remains on fundraising account to help Armed Forces of Ukraine
The balance on the special account the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) opened to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine is about UAH 2.48 billion.
United States provided over $1.45B in humanitarian aid to Ukraine since war started
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the U.S. government has provided more than $1.45 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
State Property Fund acting head files resignation letter
Acting Head of the State Property Fund, Olha Batova has submitted a letter of resignation.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 2M tonnes of grains, legumes in Odesa region
Agrarians of the Odesa region have harvested 2 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops to date.
Putin’s gas war on Europe direct continuation of war on Ukraine - Kuleba
An ongoing “gas war” waged by Russian President Vladimir Putin against Europe is nothing but a continuation of his war against Ukraine.
25 July 2022
EU allocates €1.59 B in aid to Ukraine through European Investment Bank
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank, with the support of the European Commission, approved additional financial assistance for Ukraine in the amount of EUR 1.59 billion to finance infrastructure and urgent needs.
Energy, trade, sanctions against Russia: PM Shmyhal meets with President of Guatemala
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with President of the Republic of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei. During the meeting, support for Ukraine and prospects for further trade and economic cooperation were discussed.
Ukraine pays off $1.5B in foreign debt since year-start
Since the beginning of 2022, Ukraine has paid off $1.5 billion in foreign debt.
Ukraine not to fully demine Odesa port’s water area amid "grain corridor" deal
The unblocking of the Odesa port for the export of Ukrainian grain and the opening of the so-called "grain corridor" for food exports despite the latest Russian shelling of port infrastructure do not involve the complete demining of the harbor water area. Pilots will navigate grain carriers out of the three designated ports through narrow fairways.
China suspends investment in Russia under One Belt One Road project - media
China's investments in Russia within the global infrastructure project "One Belt - One Road" dropped to zero in the first half of 2022.
Over 109,000 land transactions registered in Ukraine
As of July 23, 2022, a total of 109,990 transactions were signed in the Ukrainian land market.
24 July 2022
NBU sold $309M on interbank foreign exchange market over week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $309.2 million and bought $223.22 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
23 July 2022
Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry deliberates on plan to export grains from three sea ports
The ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdenny are being prepared for the export of Ukrainian grain. The vessels will navigate to and from these ports in a caravan formation.
Agrarian Policy Ministry: Grain for shipment stored at Odesa port struck by Russians
Grain, prepared to be sent for export in the near future, is stored at the port of Odesa which was struck with Russian missiles on Saturday.
President Zelensky: We did not allow Russia to destroy Ukraine’s export potential
Russia did everything to destroy Ukraine’s export potential, but Ukraine did not allow it.
22 July 2022
Economy Ministry: Unblocking ports will bring Ukraine $1B in foreign currency revenues every month
The resumption of agricultural exports from Ukrainian ports will bring $1 billion in foreign currency revenue every month.
Agreement on ‘grain corridors’ signed on Ukraine’s terms – Kubrakov
The agreement on exports of grain and other foodstuffs from the Ukrainian ports was signed on the terms of our country.
'Grain corridors' for 120 days: details of agreements signed in Istanbul
The agreement on exports of Ukrainian grain and other foodstuffs from Ukrainian ports, signed in Istanbul on July 22, will be valid for 120 days.