Ukraine attracts almost $5B in investment in Jan-Sept 2021 – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine received $4.8 billion in foreign direct investment in January-September 2021, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Economy
Britain interested in cooperation with Ukraine on alternative energy resources - Ambassador
The United Kingdom is interested in expanding bilateral cooperation with Ukraine, in particular toward the safe handling of nuclear materials and the production of alternative energy sources.
05 November 2021
Gas transit through Ukraine down 19% in Oct - GTSOU
The transit of natural gas through Ukraine's gas transmission system to European countries amounted to 2.634 billion cubic meters in October 2021, which was 623 million cubic meters less than in September 2021, the press service of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) has said.
Suspending funding for "gas" projects could be detrimental to Eastern Europe - Gas TSO of Ukraine
Due to regional differences, there is no single path toward decarbonisation, while suspending funding for natural gas projects could be damaging to Eastern Europe.
Ukrgasbank signs agreements with UAE’s bank for $35M
Ukraine’s Ukrgasbank and UAE’s Mashreq Bank have concluded the first agreements on structured trade financing, according to the Ukrgasbank’s press service.
Rada ratifies Ukraine-Belarus protocol on liberalization of international road haulage
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 0060 "On the Ratification of the Protocol between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on the Introduction of Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on International Road Haulage of December 17, 1992."
Sales of new commercial vehicles in Ukraine up 11% in Oct 2021
In October 2021, 1.4 thousand new commercial vehicles were purchased and registered on the Ukrainian market, which is 11% higher compared with the relevant period last year, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom).
Ukraine's foreign reserves up by 3.3% in Oct
International reserves as of November 1 amounted to UAH 29.65 billion, thus increasing by 3.3% in October.
Nonbank financial services market decreases to 1,920 participants - NBU
In January-October 2021, 254 participants left the market of nonbank financial institutions, and 156 new participants entered the market, according to Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Kyrylo Shevchenko.
Ukraine reduces gas imports by 77% in October - GTSOU
In October compared to September 2021, gas imports to Ukraine decreased by 77%, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Gas Transmission System Operator (GTSO) of Ukraine LLC.
EU ready to support Fund for partial credit guarantee in agriculture - Maasikas
The European Union is ready to support the Ukrainian Fund for Partial Credit Guarantee in Agriculture.
Parliament expands lending opportunities for farmers
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has supported the creation of a Fund for Partial Credit Guarantee in Agriculture.
04 November 2021
Ukraine joins Net Zero World Initiative
Ukraine has joined the Net Zero World initiative, which will help get access to the expertise of the U.S. Department of Energy for the possible implementation of pilot projects on decarbonization, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry has reported.
Electricity consumption grows by 6.9% in nine months - Ukrenergo
Electricity consumption by all categories of consumers in Ukraine rose by 6.9% in January-September 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, to 92.2 billion kWh, the Ukrainian power company Ukrenergo has reported.
EBRD retains outlook for Ukraine economy growth
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) believes the growth of Ukraine's economy in 2021 and 2022 is expected at 3.5%.
Jordan opens market for Ukrainian dairy products
The competent authorities of Ukraine and Jordan this week approved the form of a certificate for the export of milk and dairy products from Ukraine.
Ukrenergo issues $825M sustainability-linked Eurobond
The Ukrainian power company Ukrenergo has issued a debut five-year Green and Sustainability-linked Eurobond for $825 million at a 6.875% yield, the company's press service has reported.
Over 40 countries, including Ukraine, pledge to quit coal
More than 40 countries, including Ukraine, have agreed to phase out their use of coal-fired power, the dirtiest fuel source, at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, according to The Guardian.
03 November 2021
U.S. welcomes Ukraine's joining Global Methane Pledge
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has welcomed Ukraine's joining the Global Methane Pledge, which aims to cut methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
Gas reserves in Ukraine’s USFs stand at 18.1 bcm - Naftogaz
As of November 3, natural gas reserves in underground gas storage facilities (USFs) across the country amount to 18.1 billion cubic meters, while nearly 800 million cubic meters have been pumped out since the start of October.
Ukrainian ambassador calls Nord Stream 2 'a stab in Ukraine's back'
Ukraine is shocked by Germany's latest steps in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline issue and is not going to put up with the fact that the pipeline will still be put into operation.
Gov’t should reduce presence in banking system to 25% - finance ministry
The main goal of the Ministry of Finance remains to reduce the government’s share in the banking system to below 25% in 2025.
Finance Ministry places government bonds for UAH 6.7B
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance raised UAH 6.66 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds, according to the ministry's press service.
Belarus starts supplying electricity to Ukraine under emergency assistance
On November 2, Belarus resumed electricity supplies to Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the website of the Ministry of Energy of Belarus.
02 November 2021
Ukrainian parliament approves draft state budget for 2022 at first reading
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted resolution No. 6000-P "On Conclusions and Proposals to the Draft Law of Ukraine on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2022," which means the bill on Ukraine's state budget for next year is considered adopted at first reading.
Ukraine PM says electricity imports from Belarus not ruled out
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says he doesn’t rule out imports of a certain share of electricity from Belarus under certain weather conditions.
Zelensky says Ukraine should deepen partnership with India
On the sidelines of the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have discussed cooperation between the countries in the military-technical sphere and aircraft construction.
Sugar prices increased twofold in Ukraine over year
Average consumer prices for sugar grew to UAH 28.69 per kilogram in Ukraine in September 2021 compared with UAH 14.94 per kilogram in September 2020.
Ukraine’s grain exports exceeded 19.4M tonnes
Ukraine has exported 19.410 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops so far in the current marketing year (MY, started on July 1, 2021), which is 2.865 million tonnes more than in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.