Zelensky on foreign financial assistance: We’re waiting for tranches
By providing financial support, foreign countries and international organizations demonstrate that they believe in the stability of Ukraine's economy and give the right signals.
Economy
29 January 2022
Shmyhal: Ukraine creating comfortable environment for foreign business
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine makes efforts to create a comfortable environment for foreign investors and businesses to work in Ukraine.
28 January 2022
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine may become ‘gas safe deposit’ for Europe
Europe may use Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities to stabilize potential energy crises.
Shmyhal sees development of hydrogen energy as important area in talks with EU
The Ukrainian government has outlined the development of hydrogen energy as one of the most important areas in negotiations with the European Union.
Ukrainian banks received UAH 77.5B in net profit in 2021 – NBU
In January-December 2021, Ukrainian banks received UAH 77.5 billion in net profit, which is the highest in the past years.
More than 86,400 land agreements registered in Ukraine
As of January 27, 86,419 agreements on the purchase and sale of agricultural land were registered in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry.
Ukraine expects to import 6M tonnes of coal in Q1 2022 – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine expects to import 6 million tonnes of coal in the first quarter of 2022, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Biden: US exploring additional support to help Ukraine’s economy
The United States is exploring additional macroeconomic support to help Ukraine’s economy amidst Russia’s military pressure.
Inflation reached 10% in 2021 - NBU
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in 2021 reached 10%, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Canada, Ukraine to start negotiating CUFTA expansion
In the near future, Canada and Ukraine will start negotiating the expansion of the current free trade agreement.
Marchenko, business ombudsman discuss improving business climate in Ukraine
Ukrainian Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko and a newly appointed Business Ombudsman Roman Waschuk have discussed the issue of improving business climate in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Government portal.
Kuleba, Danish PM discuss support for Ukraine's economic, financial stability
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have discussed the issues of support for Ukraine's economic and financial stability.
27 January 2022
Kuleba calls on Danish business to invest in Ukraine: Security situation is under control
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has assured Danish business that there are currently no reasons to reduce or curtail investment projects in Ukraine as the security situation remains under control.
Ukraine, Germany agree to deepen cooperation on decarbonization
Ukraine and Germany have agreed to continue deepening cooperation in decarbonizing energy sector.
Nord Stream 2 is part of Putin's plan in war against Ukraine - Vitrenko
The construction and launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan in his war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian delegation in France discusses prospects of economic cooperation
As part of an official visit to France, the Ukrainian delegation held a series of talks on financial support for Ukraine, cooperation in the energy sector and participation of the French business in Ukrainian infrastructure projects, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Ukrainian president’s website.
Ukraine seeks to cooperate with French energy corporation EDF
Ukraine is planning to cooperate with the French corporation Électricité de France (EDF).
EU intends to provide Ukraine with first tranche of macro-financial assistance promptly
The European Union intends to provide Ukraine with the first tranche of macro-financial assistance as soon as possible.
EU Commission plans to mobilize up to EUR 6.5B in investments to support Ukraine's economy
The European Commission is mobilizing up to EUR 6.5 billion in investments to support Ukraine's economy, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi has said during his visit to Kyiv.
26 January 2022
Ukraine hopes to sign ACAA agreement in 2022 - Shmyhal
Ukraine expects to sign the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (ACAA) by the end of 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ambassador warns of energy risk to Asia if Russia attacks
Asian countries will experience the energy crisis that may arise in Europe as a result of possible Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine specificating agreements reached during Zelensky's visit to UAE
Yulia Sokolovska, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, visited Expo 2020 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) as part of the official delegation.
Number of retirees in Ukraine exceed 10.8M – Pension Fund
In Ukraine, the number of retirees has decreased by almost 3 million people over the past 10 years, to 10,841,117 people as of January 1, 2022.
Banks provided UAH 7.35B of loans under state guarantees – Finance Ministry
As of January 1, 2022, 11 banks provided loans for a total sum of UAH 7.35 billion under state guarantees on a portfolio basis, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Govt decides to speed up preparation of enterprises for privatization
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to speed up the inclusion of state-owned enterprises in the list of those subject to privatization.
Ukraine’s public debt down to 45.2% of projected GDP – Finance Ministry
Ukraine’s public debt decreased to 45.2% of the projected GDP, whereas the total public and publicly guaranteed debt - to 51.1%, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Kyiv gets UAH 76M in tourist tax revenues in 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine restrictions, the budget of Kyiv city received UAH 76 million of tourist tax revenues in 2021, which indicates the successful development of capital’s tourism sector.
Ukraine to export semi-finished meat products to Montenegro - food safety service
The competent authorities of Ukraine and Montenegro have agreed on the form of a certificate for the exports from Ukraine of semi-finished meat products intended for human consumption, Ukrinform reports, referring to the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection’s press service.
Israel to employ 2,000 builders from Ukraine this year
At the beginning of March this year, 2,000 specialists will leave Ukraine for construction work in Israel, according to Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky.