Finance ministry raises UAH 23B in state budget from sale of war bonds in Sept 2023
In September 2023, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry raised about UAH 23 billion in the state budget from the placement of war bonds.
Economy
Finland allocates EUR 92M to Ukraine, other countries affected by Russia's aggression
Finland is contributing EUR 92 million to the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) to scale up support to Ukraine, Moldova and other countries affected by Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Azerbaijan to provide more equipment to restore Ukraine's power grid this year
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Azerbaijan has provided ten shipments of humanitarian aid to restore the country's power grid, with a new batch of aid for the restoration of distribution networks expected by the end of the year.
NBU governor to participate in World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco
Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine Andriy Pyshnyy and his deputy Serhiy Nikolaychuk left for Marrakech as part of Ukraine’s official delegation to participate in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
Communities have leading role in restoration process – Kubrakov
The restoration of the country should begin with communities because it is at this level that the priorities of recovery are best understood.
High Anti-Corruption Court closes Rotterdam+ case
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court closed the Rotterdam+ case.
Nobel Prize: This year’s laureate in Economic Sciences announced
American Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Prize in the Economic Sciences.
OECD praises Ukraine's achievements in anti-corruption policy in five areas
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has praised Ukraine's achievements in anti-corruption policy in five areas, Ukraine's National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) said.
Oil rises in price amid attack on Israel
Oil prices jumped on Monday, October 9, amid the Hamas group's attack on Israel.
In Donetsk region, 315 agrifirms devastated since war-start
Since went for a full-blown invasion of Ukraine, the enemy has destroyed or damaged 315 agricultural enterprises, inflicting losses worth at least UAH 4 million.
Ukraine to use UAH 1.8B IBRD grant to restore critical logistics infrastructure
The Ukrainian government will use a UAH 1.8 billion grant from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to restore critical logistics infrastructure.
08 October 2023
Of planned 1.7 GW of additional capacity, 1.5 GW already added to Ukraine’s power grid
Of the planned 1.7 GW of additional capacity, 1.5 GW have already been added to the national power system.
Over 200 Ukrainian companies start developing drones this year – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine works on strengthening its own defense capabilities and recovery.
07 October 2023
South Korea, Ukraine discuss infrastructure reconstruction projects – media
South Korea's Trade Minister Dukgeun Ahn met with a group of Ukrainian officials on Friday and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation on rebuilding war-torn infrastructure and broader economic ties.
PM Shmyhal meets with governors to discuss protection of energy facilities
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the heads of regional military administrations the protection of energy facilities and rapid recovery projects.
Ukraine develops AI regulation roadmap
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has developed a roadmap for the regulation of artificial intelligence in Ukraine.
Local budgets receive UAH 330.3B in Jan-Sept 2023
In January-September 2023, local budgets received UAH 330.3 billion in payments controlled by the State Tax Service.
Ukraine’s commercial vehicle market recovering in Sept 2023
In September 2023, a total of 1,012 new commercial vehicles were registered in Ukraine, which is 6% higher compared to August 2023 and 65% higher compared to September 2022.
Naftogaz Group’s portfolio of non-resident customers expands to 148 companies
Naftogaz Group’s portfolio of non-resident customers has increased to 148 companies since early 2023. A total of 2.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas is being stored by foreign customers in Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities at the moment.
Nobel prize winner Matviychuk: Legal mechanisms needed to use Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine recovery
One and a half trillion rubles worth of Russia’s state assets has been frozen abroad, which should be legitimately used for the reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine.
NBU liquidates Ukrbudinvestbank
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to revoke the banking license and liquidate JSC Ukrainian Construction and Investment Bank (Ukrbudinvestbank).
06 October 2023
Antonov seals membership in ASD
SE Antonov received individual membership in the European Aerospace and Defense Industry Association (ASD).
Ukraine’s foreign reserves down to $39.7B in September - National Bank
International reserves of Ukraine as of October 1, 2023 amounted to $39.708 billion, which is 1.7% down against the previous month.
The Netherlands sending EUR 102M in extra aid to Ukraine
The Netherlands is allocating EUR 102 million for the third aid package to Ukraine in 2023.
Economy Ministry predicts GDP growth of up to 5% by year-end
Ukraine’s GDP is expected to grow up to 5% by the end of the year, according to the Ministry of Economy.
Almost 38,000 ha of land already sold at ProZorro.Sale auctions
At online auctions through the Prozorro.Sale system, almost 38,000 hectares of land have already been sold or leased in Ukraine.
Parliament increases 2023 state budget expenditures to record amount
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, adopted at second reading amendments to the State Budget of Ukraine for 2023, which increase budget expenditures by UAH 322.6 billion.
Some 46.7M tonnes of grain, oilseed crops already harvested in Ukraine
As of October 6, 2023, Ukrainian farmers harvested 46.7 million tonnes of grain and oilseed crops.
Eighteen new longwalls put into service by DTEK Energy over nine months
DTEK Energy put into service 18 new longwalls in January-September 2023 and is planning to launch nine more before the end of the year.