Ukraine establishes two grain export routes via Romania, Poland
Ukraine has established two routes to export grain through Romania and Poland, and is holding talks with the Baltic states to add a third corridor for food exports.
Economy
11 June 2022
Ukraine hopes joining EU's common customs and payment areas will be next steps of its EU integration - Shmyhal
Ukraine hopes that joining the EU's common customs and payment areas will be the next steps on the country's road to European integration.
Ukraine could export grain via corridor ensured by civilized countries’ ships - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s leading defense summit, that Ukraine would be ready to export grain by sea only if a maritime corridor was created of the ships belonging to “civilized countries” as Ukraine has no trust in any proposals coming from Russia.
MFA Ukraine urges African Union leader to persuade Russia to stop war
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the President of the African Union to appeal to Russia as the primary source of the food crisis to resolve the problem and to respect Ukraine's legitimate concerns about its own security.
Economic recovery, EU candidate status: Shmyhal meets with German agriculture minister
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and German Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir discussed the development of Ukrainian small and medium-sized business, EU candidate status for Ukraine, and prevention of global food crisis.
10 June 2022
Ukraine launches new economic strategy to operate in wartime
The Government of Ukraine launches a new economic strategy that will operate in wartime, help the domestic economy survive, and lay the foundation for post-war recovery.
Thousand tonnes of sunflower seeds and oil destroyed in fire caused by Russians in Mariupol
Several thousand tonnes of sunflower seeds and oil have been destroyed in a fire caused by Russian invaders at Mariupol-based Satellite Plant, when attempting to resume power supply services.
Russian invaders taking grain from Zaporizhzhia Region by train
Russian invaders are taking Ukrainian-produced grain from Zaporizhzhia Region to Crimea by train. They are also preparing to steal the newly-harvested crops, including by sea.
09 June 2022
Ukraine's GDP in Q1 2022 down by 19%
Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2022 decreased by 19.3% against the previous quarter.
EU allocates additional EUR 205M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
In light of the soaring humanitarian needs in Ukraine, the EU has allocated another EUR 205 million in humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, bringing the total EU humanitarian aid funding to EUR 700 million in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Ministry of Finance: Ukraine plans to attract about $20B by year-end
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine expects to attract about $20 billion from foreign partners by the end of the year.
Zelensky: There can be no question of Russia's continued membership in FAO
The Russian Federation is not eligible for membership in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as its actions could lead to the starvation of hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Starlink obtains operator license in Ukraine
Starlink Ukraine has been granted an operator license, according to the Telegram channel of Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry.
Russians planning to invite IAEA chief to captured Zaporizhia NPP - Energoatom
Russian invaders are actively preparing a visit of IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi to the Zaporizhia NPP, whose premises have been occupied since March 4.
German MP calls for diversifying energy supplies to become independent of Russia
Germany and the European Union as a whole must replace the volumes of energy received from the Russian Federation in order to further abandon them in full. It is necessary to diversify energy sources, achieve cooperation within the EU in this area and develop alternative energy sources.
Millions of people may starve if Russia’s blockade of Black Sea ports continues – Zelensky
Dozens of countries may face a physical shortage of food and millions of people may starve if Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports continues.
08 June 2022
Zelensky calls on foreign companies to leave Russia and enter Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on foreign business to stop working in Russia and not to finance the war against Ukraine with their taxes.
U.S. very focused on access to grain from Ukraine – Donfried
The United States, together with its allies, partners and international organizations, are very focused on ensuring that Ukrainian grain gets to the market blocked by Russian aggression.
UK guarantees $450M of World Bank loan to Ukraine
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has signed a $450 million guarantee out of a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to Ukraine.
Zelensky invites IT companies to move their HQs to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that IT companies create joint service and R&D centers, as well as relocate their headquarters to Ukraine.
Russian invaders take about 11 railcars of grain out of Melitopol elevator
On June 7, Russian invaders took about 11 railcars of grain out of an elevator in Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region.
Government preparing for harvest after most difficult sowing campaign in history - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that the Cabinet of Ministers is beginning preparations for the harvesting campaign, taking into account the challenges facing farmers.
Ukrainian, U.S. deputy foreign ministers discuss Ukrainian grain exports
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Dmytro Senik and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman have discussed Ukrainian grain exports in Seoul (South Korea).
Forty-four enterprises in Kyiv region completely destroyed - administration chief
In Kyiv region, more than a hundred enterprises were affected by Russian invasion. Forty-four of them were completely destroyed.
World Bank approves $1.49B in new funds for Ukraine
The World Bank's executive board approved $1.49 billion of additional financing for Ukraine on Tuesday.
07 June 2022
Ukraine invites South Korea to join restoration of affected regions
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak invited the Republic of Korea to join the restoration of Ukrainian regions or cities affected by the actions of Russian troops.
Number of electric vehicles in Ukraine growing - Ukrautoprom
More than 1,000 electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine in May 2022, which is 63% more than in May 2021.
EU’s 7th package of sanctions should include full embargo on Russian energy – Ambassador
The Ukrainian side would like the European Union to include a total embargo on Russian energy in the seventh package of sanctions.
Zelensky: Ukraine not ready to consider grain exports through Belarus
Ukraine is not ready to consider the option of grain exports through Belarus.