Marchenko: International partners’ support for Ukraine unanimous
International partners’ support for Ukraine remains unanimous, they have already pledged financial assistance to our state.
Economy
MEPs outline conditions for supporting Ukraine Facility creation
At the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on October 16, the final debates took place before the vote on the creation of a special Ukraine Facility.
More than 300 livestock farms destroyed or damaged in Ukraine - Ministry of Agrarian Policy
More than 300 livestock farms have been destroyed or damaged in Ukraine as a result of the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation.
Government approves appointment of Kochatok as SE Ukrvuhillia acting director
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the appointment of Yulia Kochatok as acting director of the state-owned enterprise Ukrvuhillia.
NBU sells $575.24M on interbank market in past week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold more than $575.24 million on the interbank foreign exchange market over the past week.
MFA working to bring international brands back to Ukraine – Kuleba
Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry is making efforts to restore the operation of international companies that had left the Ukrainian market since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
16 October 2023
Pritzker: Volume and speed of investments depend on NABU, SAPO work
The United States provides comprehensive support to anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine because the volume and speed of investment in the country’s restoration depend on the effectiveness of the work of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).
Multilateral development banks agree to harmonize procurement systems in Ukraine
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank have agreed to harmonize procurement practices for public sector investment financed by the multilateral development banks (MDBs) in Ukraine.
GDP growth, Ukraine’s reconstruction: Shmyhal meets with U.S. Special Representative
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker. They discussed the points of GDP growth.
Japan to assist Ukraine with humanitarian demining, agricultural sector recovery
The Government of Japan will help Ukraine with humanitarian demining efforts and the restoration of agricultural sector.
Kyiv allocates more than UAH 1B for winter preparations, energy infrastructure repairs
Kyiv authorities have allocated more than UAH 1 billion to make preparations for the winter period and renovate the energy infrastructure objects damaged by Russian attacks.
Ukraine’s winter crop plantations to reduce by 20% this year – MP Solomchuk
In 2023, Ukrainian farmers are expected to sow 20% less winter crops compared to last year due to the lack of financing.
More than UAH 11B raised in budgets via ProZorro.Sale auctions
A total of UAH 11.04 billion has been raised towards Ukraine’s various-level budgets via auctions in the ProZorro.Sale system since the beginning of 2023.
This year, 15 new vegetable storage facilities completed in Ukraine
In 2023, 15 new vegetable storage facilities were completed in Ukraine.
Energy ministry: No power supply limits in effect across Ukraine
There has been no need to introduce power outage schedules across Ukraine so far. Power supply limits can be put into effect in case of Russian attacks, adverse weather, or technical failures.
Economy Ministry: Government plans to reduce gender pay gap to 13.6%
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine developed and approved the National Strategy for Reducing Gender Pay Gap, as a result of which the pay gap between men and women will be reduced from 18.6% to 13.6% by 2030.
U.S. special representative for Ukraine's economic recovery arrives in Kyiv
Penny Pritzker, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery, has arrived in Kyiv.
Water level in Zaporizhzhia NPP cooling pond drops to 15.72 m - Energoatom
As of today, October 16, the water level in the cooling pond at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is at 15.72 m. compared to 15.74 m as of October 13.
United States to urge allies to direct interest generated on Russian assets to Ukraine – mass media
The United States is planning to encourage European officials to take concrete steps to capture the interest generated on the Russian assets that had been frozen.
Ukraine’s non-bank financial institutions to disclose information in line with int’l standards from next year
Starting next year, non-bank financial institutions will report to the banking regulator in accordance with international standards and EU directives.
State Property Fund raises UAH 59M from eight privatization auctions
Over the past week, the Ukrainian State Property Fund has raised UAH 59 million in the state budget from eight privatization auctions.
Ukraine finding it harder to receive financial support from partners – finance minister
Ukraine is finding it harder to secure financial support as the attention of officials in key donor countries shifts to upcoming elections and geopolitical tensions heighten.
15 October 2023
Guarantee letters from Ukraine’s military units for humanitarian aid to be canceled from Dec 1
Among the innovations in the import of humanitarian aid from December 1 is the cancellation of guarantee letters previously required from military units, as well as a number of other documents.
IMF creates fund to support reforms in Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) established a Ukraine Capacity Development Fund, which had already received $14 million from donors.
Ukraine's membership in IAEA Board of Governors can speed up ZNPP's de-occupation - Galushchenko
Ukraine will work on expanding the powers of the International Atomic Energy Agency during its membership in the IAEA Board of Governors and this, in turn, will help speed up the de-occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Farmers in Kharkiv region thresh almost 1.5M tons of grain
Agricultural companies operating in Kharkiv region have already threshed 1,473,000 tons of grain from early and late crops.
14 October 2023
Another TPP power unit put into operation following repairs - Energy Ministry
Two days ahead of schedule, the repair of another power unit of a Ukrainian thermal power plant was completed, which allowed adding 160 MW of power to the energy grid.
Ukraine gets almost $33B from G7 since war-start - Finance Minister
Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has received almost $33 billion from the G7 member states. These funds have become key in ensuring the balance of Ukraine's state budget and financing critical expenses.
Ukrainian, U.S. officials discuss support for Ukraine's energy sector
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has held a virtual meeting with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt.