UCCI launches cooperation with Sudan - embassy
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine (UCCI) launches cooperation with Sudan in the fields of agriculture, energy, transport and infrastructure.
Economy
Ukraine pays off part of Eurobonds worth over $1.3B
On September 1, 2021, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine redeemed the third series of Eurobonds worth USD 1.3088 billion, issued during the restructuring in 2015, Ukrinform reports, referring to the ministry’s press service
Zelensky invites Congressional Ukraine Caucus to join implementation of economic transformation plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited representatives of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus (support group) to join the implementation of the plan for the transformation of the Ukrainian economy, which he presented in Washington, the presidential press service has reported.
State budget’s general fund gets UAH 700B this year – Finance Ministry
In January-August 2021, the general fund of the state budget received UAH 700 billion, which is 104.1% of the target for this period, Ukrinform reports with a reference to the press service of the Ukrainian Finance Ministry.
Ukraine developing model for exchange trading on capital markets
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on establishing a working group to create a national mechanism for exchange trading on capital and organized commodity markets in Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on U.S. business representatives to invest in Ukraine
On the second day of a working visit to the United States of America, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of American business and urged them to invest in Ukraine.
Ukraine, USA continue to oppose Nord Stream 2
Ukraine and the United States continue to oppose the Nord Stream 2 project and view it as a threat to European energy security, according to a joint statement on the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership published on the website of the Ukrainian president.
01 September 2021
Ukraine’s average pension grows by 25% since Jan 2020
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine claims that the average pension in the country has increased by 25% since the beginning of 2020.
USAID provides Ukraine with USD 1.2B in aid over past seven years
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided Ukraine with more than USD 3 billion in aid over the past 29 years, of which USD 1.2 billion - over the past seven years.
Economy ministry’s memo with U.S. Eximbank: $3B loans and more
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Export-Import Bank of the United States focused on strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries in trade in goods and services.
SkyUp launches flights to Poland
The Ukrainian low-cost carrier SkyUp Airlines will start operating flights on the Kyiv-Lodz (Poland)-Kyiv route from September 20, 2021, the airline’s press service reports.
Fedorov meets with Google vice president in U.S. to discuss YouTube and Russian content
During the talks in the United States, Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with Google Vice President Karan Bhatia the results of cooperation and further joint plans.
Biden, Zelensky to discuss impact of Nord Stream 2 - White House
U.S. and Ukrainian Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting on September 1 will discuss a number of energy issues, including the further elimination of the consequences of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline being put into operation, the White House has said in a statement ahead of the meeting.
European Commission ready to discuss with Ukraine format of consultations on Nord Stream 2
The European Commission has reaffirmed readiness to discuss with Ukraine authorities the acceptable modality of consultations as regards the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which would not overlap with the existing energy initiatives within CESEC (Central and South Europe energy connectivity).
Ukraine, USA launch strategic dialogue on energy and climate – Zelensky
The energy ministers of Ukraine and the United States of America signed a statement on the start of a strategic dialogue in the field of energy and climate.
Cooperation with Westinghouse will help strengthen Ukraine's energy security - Galushchenko
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has said he hopes that the deepening of cooperation between Ukraine's National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom and U.S. nuclear power company Westinghouse will help strengthen Ukraine's energy security.
Zelensky, NASA chief talks projects Ukraine could join
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, August 31, discussed with NASA Director Bill Nelson a number of projects in which Ukraine could partake.
Zelensky discusses land reform with World Bank Group president
During a visit to the United States, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with World Bank Group President David Malpass land reform, irrigation, and agricultural development.
Zelensky: Ukraine counts on U.S. guarantees on Nord Stream 2
Ukraine counts on guarantees from the United States if the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is completed and commissioned, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.