Volume of aviation equipment sales may exceed UAH 300B by 2030 – Shmyhal
The volume of aviation equipment sales in Ukraine in the period up to 2030 is estimated at over UAH 300 billion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Facebook.
Economy
26 November 2021
Zelensky names most successful reform in Ukraine over last 50 years
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky named the ongoing infrastructure reform in Ukraine the largest and the most successful one over last 50 years.
Ukraine, Russia did not discuss extension of gas transit contract - Zelensky
Ukraine and Russia did not hold any substantive meetings to discuss increasing gas transit or extending the existing gas transit contract, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Galushchenko discusses funding for decarbonisation projects with EBRD leadership
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the leadership of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, during which he discussed the prospects for EBRD investments in the decarbonisation projects in Ukraine.
Galushchenko discusses funding for decarbonisation projects with EBRD leadership
Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the leadership of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, during which he discussed the prospects for EBRD investments in the decarbonisation projects in Ukraine.
IMF outlines Ukraine’s losses due to Nord Stream 2 operation
Once Nord Stream 2 is operational, Ukraine’s transit revenues could fall to $1.2 billion per year.
25 November 2021
Ukraine PM, EBRD reps discuss creation of quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have discussed the creation of a quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine, the strengthening of the banking sector and the implementation of energy efficiency projects, the Ukrainian government's press service has said.
Ukraine PM, EBRD reps discuss creation of quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have discussed the creation of a quality stock market infrastructure in Ukraine, the strengthening of the banking sector and the implementation of energy efficiency projects, the Ukrainian government's press service has said.
Three new airports will be built in Ukraine - Zelensky
The establishment of a national airline, the construction and reconstruction of airports and the revival of Ukrainian aircraft construction are major goals for the government in the coming years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Passenger flow at Boryspil Airport may reach 9.5M in 2021
Passenger traffic at Boryspil International Airport is expected to reach 9.5 million passengers in 2021.
Convention on joint transit to open 35 countries for Ukrainian business – Finance Ministry
Ukraine's accession to the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure and the NCTS system will open more than 35 countries for Ukrainian business.
Government launches Bureau of Economic Security
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched the work of the Bureau of Economic Security.
Ukraine, Airbus sign memorandum to create Ukrainian National Airlines
The Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry has signed a memorandum with Airbus on the intention to cooperate in establishing a national airline in Ukraine.
Banks issued UAH 987M of loans under Affordable Mortgage program
Some 1,135 loan agreements have been already signed for a total sum of UAH 987.06 million under the government program “Affordable Mortgage at 7%”, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Ukraine mulls slashing VAT rate for domestic flights
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has proposed to reduce the VAT rate for domestic air transportation services from 20% to 7%.
Ukraine transported more than 3 trillion cubic meters of gas to Europe over 30 years - GTSOU
Ukraine has transported more than three trillion cubic meters of gas to European countries over the past 30 years, which corresponds to almost annual consumption of natural gas by all the countries of the world.
Zelensky announces establishment of Ukrainian National Airlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the establishment of a new state airline that will be called Ukrainian National Airlines (UNA).
Ukraine's Bureau for Economic Security will start operating by end-Dec – memo with IMF
Ukraine's Bureau for Economic Security will become operational by the end of December 2021.
IMF downgrades forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth by 0.3% in 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Ukraine's real GDP growth forecast by 0.3% in 2021 compared to its previous forecast released in October, according to a report published by the Fund following the review under the Stand-By Arrangement for Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.
Venediktova meets with World Bank delegation
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Iryna Venediktova and representatives of the World Bank have discussed the cooperation in the field of returning assets illegally withdrawn from Ukraine and the fight against corruption.
Ukraine vows to fulfill 12 conditions to receive next IMF tranches
The Government of Ukraine has committed to implementing 12 major “structural benchmarks” to receive IMF funding within the current Stand-By Arrangement, which the Fund extended until June 2022.
24 November 2021
Ukraine gets $699M as second tranche from IMF – NBU governor
Ukraine has received the second tranche from the International Monetary Fund under the Stand-By Arrangement in the amount of SDR 500 million (equivalent to $699 million).
Government approves draft agreement on raising funds for energy efficiency measures
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft loan agreement (EUR 25.5 million) and a grant (EUR 1 million) between the Government of Ukraine and the German state-owned development bank KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau) for the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
Investors are ready to pour money into Ukrainian sustainable business – UBTA
International investors are ready to pour money into the sustainable business but the market for "green" financing in Ukraine is still being formed.
Stefanishyna: Ukraine supported number of international initiatives at COP26
During the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Ukraine supported a number of international initiatives, which will help implement the second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC2).
Energy efficiency program to become part of Great Construction - Shmyhal
Next year the Great Construction project will include a program on raising energy efficiency, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Denisova calls on world to condemn Putin's decree on 'Russian' goods from Donbas
Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has called on the international community to condemn a decree by Russian President Vladimir Putin to provide "humanitarian support" to the population of certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukraine mulls compensation to domestic air carriers for evacuation flights
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers a draft resolution offering UAH 104 million in compensation for the evacuation flights performed during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Ukraine suggests expanding EBRD support for green transformation projects
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna discussed the expansion of EBRD's support for green transformation projects with a delegation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.