Ukraine’s international reserves reach about $37.1B as of Mar 1
As of March 1, 2024, Ukraine’s international reserves came to $37.05 billion, having reduced by 3.8% in February 2024.
Economy
Ukrgasvydobuvannya launching new high-rate natural gas well
Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC has put into service a new well with a daily production rate of about 400,000 cubic meters of natural gas.
06 March 2024
Zelensky, Mitsotakis inspect functioning of 'grain corridor' at Odesa port
During their visit to the Odesa port, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inspected the functioning of the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea, created in August 2023.
Grossi, Putin discuss safety at Zaporizhzhia NPP
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi held an "important" meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Wednesday to discuss the nuclear safety and security of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Britain prepared to loan Ukraine all frozen Russian assets in UK – Cameron
Britain is prepared to loan Ukraine all frozen Russian central bank assets in the UK on the basis that Russia will be forced to pay reparations to Ukraine at the end of the war.
More than 2,000 auctions successfully held via Prozorro.Sale since early 2024
In January-February 2024, more than 2,000 auctions were successfully held via the Prozorro.Sale system, raising UAH 559.2 million towards various-level budgets.
NBU revises list of systemically important banks
Following the annual review of bank performance indicators in accordance with the established criteria, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has confirmed a systemic importance status of 15 banks that were on this list in 2023.
Twelve Ukrainian companies taking part in FOODEX JAPAN 2024
For the first time since 2019, a Ukrainian pavilion has opened at the international food and beverage exhibition, FOODEX JAPAN 2024, in Tokyo with 12 domestic companies presenting their products.
05 March 2024
Bundestag lawmaker calls for embargo on exports of ammunition components to Russia
Any deliveries from the West to Russia of raw materials used for the production of explosives are unacceptable. Sanctions must be applied against companies supplying nitrocellulose to Russia and an embargo must be introduced on deliveries of nitrocellulose, cotton cellulose, and cotton, all used as part of ammunition production.
EU presents first ever defence industrial strategy involving Ukraine
Today, the European Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) at the EU level, involving cooperation with Ukraine.
European Commission proposes to prolong transport deal with Ukraine, introduces updates
The European Commission put forward a proposal to extend the road transport agreement with Ukraine, with some updates.
Ukraine could impose military levy on individual enterpreneurs - MP
The Cabinet of Ministers is drafting a bill aimed to increase budget revenues through introducing military levy for another category of taxpayers, which is private entrepreneurs.
IAEA provided Ukraine with EUR 8.5M worth of equipment since war started
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has provided Ukraine with EUR 8.5 million worth of equipment for power plants since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
NBU determines list of critical payment infrastructure objects in Ukraine
While performing an oversight based on the monitoring activity results in 2023, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has determined a list of critical payment infrastructure objects in Ukraine.
Pension Fund allocates UAH 787.6M for pension payments in March
On March 1, the Pension Fund of Ukraine began financing pension payments. As of March 3, UAH 787.6 million has already been allocated.
04 March 2024
Rise of Russian export into EU must be studied - Ukraine’s PM
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal finds it important to study the question of why the export of Russian goods to the EU has been on the rise after the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine’s loss from border blockade yet to be announced but Poland “losing more” - PM
The Ukrainian side will later announce the amount of damage caused by the blockade of the Polish-Ukrainian border, but Poland is losing more than Ukraine.
IAEA chief to discuss with Putin latter’s plans for seized nuclear plant in Ukraine
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi will visit Moscow on Tuesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including to discuss the president’s vision on further operation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and ways to ensure nuclear safety at the facility.
Belgium ready to use part of profit from frozen Russian assets to cover Ukraine’s defense needs - PM Shmyhal
Belgium is ready to allocate part of the EUR 1.7 billion profit derived from frozen Russian assets for covering Ukraine’s defense needs.
Ukraine's government predicts GDP growth of 5% in 2024
Ukraine's gross domestic product in 2023 grew by 5.6%, and the Cabinet of Ministers expects 5% GDP growth in 2024.
Ukraine expects $900M tranche from IMF in second half of March - Shmyhal
Ukraine can receive a $900 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund in the second half of March.
Gambling business pays UAH 2.2B in taxes to state budget in Jan-Feb 2024
In January-February 2024, the gambling business in Ukraine paid 370% more taxes to the budget than in the same period last year.
03 March 2024
Situation on Polish border has gone beyond economics and morality long ago - Zelensky
The situation on Ukraine's border with Poland, where the traffic of trucks has been blocked, has gone beyond economics and morality long ago.
Ukraine will continue to develop Grain from Ukraine program - Zelensky
Ukraine will continue to develop the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program.
02 March 2024
State Property Fund attracts almost UAH 220M from privatization this week
Between February 26 and March 1, 2024, the State Property Fund of Ukraine held 18 privatization auctions, which will raise UAH 219.6 million to the budget.
European Parliament to consider free trade agreement with Ukraine next week - Vysotskyi
A European Parliament committee will consider the agreement on a free trade area with Ukraine next week.
Free trade agreement with Ukraine passes another stage of ratification in Canada
A Canadian Senate committee has approved a bill on the ratification of the updated Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine.
Ukraine’s exports via maritime corridor hit record high of 8M tonnes in Feb 2024
In February 2024, Ukraine shipped 8 million tonnes of goods via its maritime corridor, including 5.2 million tonnes of domestically produced agricultural products.
London Stock Exchange to help Ukraine strengthen capacity of Investment Promotion Agency
As part of the recently signed memorandum, London Stock Exchange and TheCityUK will help Ukraine build the capacity of the Investment Promotion Agency.