Zelensky signs law on state budget for 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the law On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2024.
Economy
2,700 trucks in queues at Ukrainian-Polish border
The blockade by Polish drivers continues at four checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, with 2,700 trucks waiting in lines, according to the Polish side.
Green energy best way to secure energy independence from Russia - Nauseda
The green reconstruction of Ukraine should become a story of success as it is critical including to ensure energy independence from the aggressor state Russia.
Ukraine Green Recovery Conference kicks off in Vilnius
A four-day high-level international conference dedicated to the green restoration of Ukraine begins on Tuesday in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius.
Poland appeals to Ukraine with proposals to unblock border
On his last day in office, Polish Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk sent a letter to Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov with Warsaw's proposals for resolving the crisis at the border.
Zelensky meets with EIB delegation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the European Investment Bank Werner Hoyer and Vice President of the EIB Teresa Czerwińska.
Foreign businesses pay almost $20B in taxes to Russian budget year before invasion
In 2021, foreign businesses paid almost USD 20 billion in taxes to the budget of the Russian Federation, which accounted for one third of the Russian military budget.
Ukraine exports over 12M t of grains, pulses
In the 2023/2024 marketing year (MY) (from July 1 to November 22, 2023), Ukraine exported 12.033 million tons of grains and legumes.
27 November 2023
Zelensky meets with EIB delegation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the European Investment Bank Werner Hoyer and Vice President of the EIB Teresa Czerwińska.
Over 1,000 trucks stuck at Shehyni due to strike
The queue of cars at the Krakivets-Korczowa, Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne and Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoints blocked by the strike of Polish carriers has begun to decrease, but the situation has become more complicated at the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint, where Polish farmers went on strike last week.
Ukrenergo to receive EUR 24.5M from Germany to strengthen power grid
Ukraine's National Power Company Ukrenergo will receive an extra EUR 24.5 million from the German government to strengthen the Ukrainian energy system.
How to counteract Russia's sale of stolen grain in Ukraine
Blockade of Russian ports and sanctions against buyers of stolen goods will be an effective response to Russia's attempts to export looted goods in our country
Ukraine's PM, EIB president discuss recovery projects
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President of the European Investment Bank Werner Hoyer have discussed current and new recovery projects.
Polish protesters at border block humanitarian aid for Ukraine - consul
Despite the statements of Polish protesters about the unimpeded passage of trucks with humanitarian aid for Ukraine and fuel tankers, the latter stand in lines at the border.
Zaporizhzhia NPP on the verge of blackout on Sunday - Energoatom
On Sunday, November 26, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily seized by Russians was on the verge of blackout all day.
Kherson community receives over 160 solar batteries
The Kherson community has received more than 160 solar batteries and 40 inverters.
Ukraine facing fuel supply issues due to border blockade – deputy minister
Ukraine is experiencing fuel supply issues due to the situation on the Ukrainian-Polish border.
26 November 2023
Power engineers resume power supply to 138 settlements in Odesa region
DTEK repair teams have already restored power supply to 25,000 homes in 138 settlements of Odesa region.
Austria pledges further EUR 3.8M for Grain from Ukraine
Austria will provide another EUR 3.8 million for the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Blockade by Polish carriers at Shehyni checkpoint to last around the clock starting tomorrow
Polish carriers continue blocking truck traffic at four checkpoints on the border with Ukraine. Starting tomorrow, the blockade in front of the Shehyni checkpoint will last around the clock.
Switzerland to contribute over EUR 3M to Grain from Ukraine initiative
Switzerland will donate 3 million francs (over EUR 3 million) to the World Food Programme, which is implementing the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Sweden to donate another EUR 8.7M to Grain from Ukraine initiative
The Swedish government will provide Ukraine with more than EUR 8.7 million as part of the Grain From Ukraine initiative.
Russia steals Ukrainian grain worth at least $1B – PM Shmyhal
Famine is remaining a common tool of genocide for Russia.
Ukrainian NPP staff work out drill to tackle consequences of potential missile attack
An emergency drill was held at one of the Ukrainian nuclear power plants to test personnel’s readiness for a possible blackout as a result of a Russian missile attack.
25 November 2023
Ukraine generates enough electricity to meet consumers’ needs - Energy Ministry
As of November 25, the volume of electricity generation in Ukraine is sufficient to cover domestic consumer demand.
Only 25% of crops enough to cover Ukraine’s own demand - PM Shmyhal
Of the projected harvest of more than 79 million tons this year, Ukraine will use 25% for its own needs, while rest will be directed to the nations tackling hunger.
Ukraine’s Navy to receive cutters to accompany bulkers along "grain corridor" - Zelensky
Ukraine’s Naval Forces will receive from partners a number of cutters to ensure the safety of commercial vessels carrying food products along the Black Sea "grain corridor".
Lithuania will allocate EUR 2M for Grain from Ukraine initiative – Šimonytė
As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative, Lithuania will allocate EUR 2 million by the end of the year and is ready to increase the transit capacity of Baltic ports for Ukrainian exports.
President: $100M already accumulated to continue Grain from Ukraine program
As of today, $100 million have been already accumulated to continue the Grain from Ukraine program.