Over 225,000 ha of Ukrainian farmland inspected for mines since year-start - Economy Ministry
Since the start of 2023, more than 225,000 hectares of agricultural land prioritized for return to economic use have been surveyed.
Economy
NACP initiates sanctions against Russian manufacturers of diamond mining equipment
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) put six Russian companies that manufacture diamond mining and processing equipment on the list of candidates for sanctions.
18 October 2023
Businesses maintain positive assessments of development prospects - survey
Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainian CEOs are expecting an increase in business activity in the next 12 months, for the second quarter in a row.
Germany, UK not to return to former energy ties with Russia after war in Ukraine
Germany and the United Kingdom believe that, even if Russia ended its war in Ukraine and there was regime change in Moscow, the trading relationship between Europe and the aggressor state would not be restored.
Naftogaz Group’s tax payments exceed UAH 70B over nine months
In January-September 2023, Naftogaz Group transferred more than UAH 70 billion worth of tax payments to Ukraine’s state and local budgets.
PM Shmyhal: 60% of Ukrainian grain exported through Romania
Cooperation between Ukraine and Romania, which is a reliable economic partner, reaches a qualitatively new level.
Most employers plan to increase number of vacancies next year
In 2023, 51% of companies continued to hire employees, and 65% of businesses plan to open job vacancies next year.
ENTSO-E planning to increase electricity trade capacity in November
The European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) is planning to endorse a decision on increasing the capacity of interstate crossings between Ukraine and EU countries for electricity trade purposes in November 2023.
Electricity production volumes enough to meet all consumer needs – Ukrenergo
Ukrainian power plants are generating enough electricity volumes to meet the needs of household and commercial consumers.
IAEA inspects Rivne NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency conducted an inspection at the Rivne nuclear power plant for the absence of undeclared nuclear material.
Nibulon grain exports this marketing year stand at 596K tons
In the first quarter of the 2023/2024 marketing year, Ukraine’s Nibulon shipped 596,000 tons of grain for export.
Shmyhal: UAH 62B already allocated from Recovery Fund for infrastructure restoration
UAH 62 billion has already been allocated from the Recovery Fund for the restoration of critical and social infrastructure.
Canada starts ratification of modernized free trade agreement with Ukraine
A draft law on the ratification of the modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) was tabled in the House of Commons of the Canadian Parliament.
Hetmantsev: number of installed cash registers increases significantly
In late September and early October, the number of cash registers installed by entrepreneurs increased significantly.
15,000 objects need to be restored in Kyiv region
Another 15,000 destroyed or damaged objects need to be restored in Kyiv region.
Ukrainian farmers sowed almost 4.5M ha of winter crops
In Ukraine, farmers have already sown 4.467 million hectares of winter crops across the country.
Ukraine already accumulated 15.9 bcm of gas in its storage facilities
The heating season is gradually starting in Ukraine. Gas reserves in underground storage facilities reached almost 15.9 billion cubic meters, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Naftogaz CEO visits Kharkiv to discuss preparations for winter, Russian attacks
Naftogaz Board Chairman and CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov has paid a working visit to the Kharkiv region.
High Anti-Corruption Court seizes property of Odesa airport
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) seized the property of the Odesa International Airport.
17 October 2023
European Commission earmarks EUR 50M to support Ukraine's energy industry in winter
The European Commission has earmarked over EUR 50 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and called on the Member States to continue to help Ukraine successfully get through another difficult winter as Russia continues to destroy its critical infrastructure.
PM Shmyhal: Active and passive protection of energy objects to reduce risks in case of massive attacks
The combination of active and passive protection of energy infrastructure facilities will reduce risks in case of Russian massive attacks.
Ukraine’s losses caused by Kakhovka HPP destruction exceed $11B
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the UN estimate the amount of losses caused by the Kakhovka HPP destruction at more than $11 billion, the greatest direct damage was caused to the energy and housing sectors.
Specialist training and technical support: Japan to help Ukraine restore six cities
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Ukraine with technical support and help with the training of specialists under quick impact projects (QIPs) aimed at the reconstruction of infrastructure in Dnipro, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kharkiv and Kherson cities.
European Parliament adopts creation of €50B Ukraine Facility
At the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the MEPs overwhelmingly approved the proposals for the creation of the Ukrainian Facility at first reading.
Three vessels leave ports of Odesa via Black Sea corridor
On the morning of October 17, three vessels - Bull, Ramus and Bahar K - left Odesa ports via the temporary Black Sea corridor announced by Ukraine.
Banks increase mortgage lending in August - NBU
In August 2023, Ukrainian banks issued 626 mortgage loans totaling UAH 900.9 million.
United States allocates $522M to restore, protect Ukraine’s energy system – PM Shmyhal
A total of $522 million has already been allocated by the United States to ensure the restoration and protection of Ukraine’s energy system.
Ukraine’s state budget general fund expenditures reach about UAH 2.12T – finance ministry
The amount of Ukraine’s state budget general fund expenditures has reached about UAH 2.119 trillion over nine months of 2023.
Naftogaz strengthens protection of its facilities against Russian attacks
Naftogaz Group is strengthening the physical protection of its infrastructure objects against Russian attacks.