Poland not to lift ban on imports of Ukrainian grain for now - minister
The new government of Poland will not lift the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain to the domestic market, introduced on September 15, 2023.
Economy
State budget raises UAH 1.13T from external sources in 2023 – Finance Ministry
In 2023, the general fund of the state budget raised UAH 1.13 trillion (or $30.9 billion) from external sources, according to the Finance Ministry.
EIB provides €1.7B in aid to Ukraine since full-scale war - Kubrakov
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the European Investment Bank has provided Ukraine with €1.7 billion in financial assistance, which was primarily aimed at emergency repairs of the destroyed infrastructure.
Ukraine exports almost 18.4M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to January 2, 2024), Ukraine exported 18.393 million tons of grains and legumes.
02 January 2024
Poland continues to block border with Ukraine at three checkpoints
About three thousand trucks are queuing at the border between Ukraine and Poland. The directions of three checkpoints are being blocked.
Power engineers restore electricity to 230K consumers in Kyiv
As of 12:00, 230,000 consumers in the capital have electricity, but another 30,000 remain without power.
Danube ports increase cargo handling to 120K t/day
This year, Danube ports have increased cargo handling to 120,000 tons per day.
Ukraine increases exports of agri-products by 15% - UCAB
According to preliminary estimates, in 2023, Ukraine exported 67.5 million tons of various types of agricultural products, which is 15% higher than the same period last year.
01 January 2024
January 1: changes for economy, business and citizens
We analyze legislative innovations and regulations that come into force at the beginning of the new year
Imports of diamonds from Russia to EU banned from today
On January 1, a complete ban on direct imports of non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds and diamond jewelry from Russia to the European Union came into force.
Latvia provides €595M in aid to Ukraine since full-scale war
Latvia's assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russian war of aggression has reached €595 million, which is 0.85% of the country's GDP.
Turkish Turkcell sells its assets in Ukraine, incl. lifecell
Turkish telecommunications company Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has signed an agreement to sell its units in Ukraine to the French company NJJ Capital.
Poland urgently buys surplus Ukrainian electricity
Due to a surplus in the power system on December 31, 2023, Poland provided emergency assistance to Ukraine by taking away excess electricity.
Over 10,000 Ukrainian entrepreneurs receive UAH 2.4B in gov’t grants
More than 10,000 Ukrainians have become winners of the "Own Business" grant program since its inception, having received UAH 2.4 billion from the government to start or develop their business.
Ukraine's State Property Fund to hold 18 privatization auctions in Jan
Ukraine's State Property Fund is planning to hold online privatization auctions in January 2024, with a total starting value of assets of UAH 242.5 million.
31 December 2023
Ukraine’s power grid stable, electricity export to Moldova scheduled - Energy Ministry
As of December 31, Ukraine’s unified power system sees no electricity shortage. Four thermal power plant units remain in reserve. Electricity exports to Moldova is scheduled for the night hours.
NBU sells $892.67M on interbank foreign exchange market
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has sold USD 892.67 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
Ukraine's government completes formation of supervisory board at Naftogaz
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Kostiantyn Marievych as a member of the Supervisory Board at NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, therefore completing its formation.
30 December 2023
Shmyhal sums up results of the year in defense and economic sectors
The year 2023 was a challenging period of trials in the fight against a cruel enemy, but despite all the hardships, Ukraine survived, became stronger and created tangible prerequisites for future victory, recovery, and post-war development.
Ukraine’s accession talks with EU create business opportunities for Asia – Japanese envoy
In February 2024, Tokyo will host a conference on Ukraine’s recovery. One of the reasons was that the EU’s recent decision to start accession talks with Ukraine is expected to create huge business opportunities for companies, not only from Japan but also from Asia and throughout Europe.
Ukraine’s accession talks with EU create business opportunities for Asia – Japanese envoy
In February 2024, Tokyo will host a conference on Ukraine’s recovery. One of the reasons was that the EU’s recent decision to start accession talks with Ukraine is expected to create huge business opportunities for companies, not only from Japan but also from Asia and throughout Europe.
Gov't transforms Energoatom into JSC
The Cabinet of Ministers has established Energoatom JSC, 100% of whose shares are owned by the state, and approved its charter.
Ukraine harvests over 79M t of grains, oilseeds
As of December 29, 2023, Ukrainian agrarians harvested 79.2 million tons of new crops, including 58.392 million tons of grains and 20.764 million tons of oilseeds.
e-Residency is about scaling up Ukraine's digital economy
The e-residency program should show that Ukraine is able to demonstrate high rates of development even during the war by attracting new investors and developing the digital economy.
29 December 2023
CoMs raises salaries for those working under intense shelling
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to raise wages for people working under intense shelling.
Over 8,400 trucks in queues at western border of Ukraine
In Poland, carriers continue to block the border with Ukraine, with 3,300 trucks waiting in lines.
IMF tells what will provide additional revenues to Ukraine's budget
The International Monetary Fund is focused on supporting the work of the Ukrainian state and its social obligations, not on the military.
U.S. proposes G7 to explore ways to confiscate $300B in Russian assets - FT
The United States has proposed that working groups of G7 member states explore ways to seize frozen Russian assets worth $300 billion.
28 December 2023
Source: Gov’t letter to Multidonor Platform part of systemic work with partners
The letter from the Ukrainian government to the participants of the Multidonor Coordination Platform is part of the systemic work with partners.