World Bank approves creation of financial intermediary fund to support Ukraine - media
The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine.
Economy
Naftogaz Group produces more than 11 bcm of gas over nine months
In January-September 2024, Naftogaz Group’s companies produced more than 11 billion cubic meters of gas, which is 0.7 billion cubic meters higher compared to the same period last year.
Zaporizhzhia NPP restores connection to backup power line - IAEA
At the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), the connection to a 150-kilovolt backup power line has been restored.
10 October 2024
Russia has already damaged almost 300 port infrastructure facilities - Kuleba
In recent months, Russia has been deliberately attacking Ukraine's port infrastructure and has already damaged or destroyed nearly 300 facilities.
USAID attracts nearly $1.75B to support Ukraine's agricultural sector
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the expansion of the Agriculture Resilience Initiative-Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine), attracting nearly $1.75 billion in additional investments for Ukraine's agricultural sector through nine new partners from the private sector, international financial institutions, and other donors.
Ukraine can strengthen Europe’s energy security in new geopolitical conditions – Naftogaz CEO
The role of Ukraine in Europe’s energy system will only grow in the future, and the country can strengthen the energy security of the European continent thanks to its developed infrastructure.
Businesses step up development of renewable energy sources in 2024 – expert
Following the war-related crisis of conventional generation, businesses intensified the development of renewable energy sources in 2024 compared to last year.
New sanctions against Russia: Ukraine imposes restrictions on 90 individuals, 57 companies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) to impose personal sanctions against 90 individuals and four legal entities, as well as 57 companies.
Ukraine's PM, World Bank official discuss projects to support Ukraine budget
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde have discussed projects to support Ukraine's state budget.
UMCC sold through privatization auction for more than UAH 3.9B
The Ukrainian State Property Fund has sold United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC) JSC through privatization auction for UAH 3.93 billon.
09 October 2024
Ukraine has chance to go through winter without blackouts – Energy Minister
Ukraine could get through the upcoming winter without massive power outages if Russia fails to destroy critical energy infrastructure facilities that survived previous attacks.
EU approves provision of EUR 35B loan to Ukraine
The European Council on Wednesday reached an agreement on a financial assistance package to Ukraine, including an exceptional macro-financial assistance (MFA) loan of up to EUR 35 billion and a loan cooperation mechanism that will support Ukraine in repaying loans for up to EUR 45 billion provided by the EU and G7 partners.
Urgent need to build second and third levels of critical infrastructure protection – PM
With winter approaching, Ukraine faces pressing challenges, including providing drinking water to the southern Ukrainian regions, securing energy and heat supplies, and constructing the second and third levels of critical infrastructure protection.
In Ukraine, 527 settlements without electricity due to war, technical violations
As of the morning of October 9, 527 settlements remain without electricity supply due to hostilities and technological disruptions.
Despite announced strike, Polish farmers did not block traffic on Ukraine border - Demchenko
The traffic of trucks crossing from Ukraine into Poland has not been blocked.
08 October 2024
Russia exports over 180,000t of Ukrainian grain via Mariupol port in 2024 – PM Shmyhal
This year, the Russians exported more than 180,000 tons of stolen Ukrainian grain through the port of Mariupol alone.
World Bank, Agrarian Policy Ministry discuss land reclamation development in Ukraine
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval and the World Bank delegation discussed the implementation of cooperation projects and the state of Ukraine's irrigation sector, as well as prospects for its development.
Japanese envoy: JETRO’s office in Kyiv to facilitate business cooperation between two countries
The opening of an office of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Kyiv will facilitate business cooperation between the two countries and unlock the possibility of implementing many projects.
Japan to send power equipment, gabions for its protection to Ukraine – ambassador
Japan is preparing to hand over generators, large transformers, and other power equipment to Ukraine this October, as well as gabions for its protection.
Ukraine-European Commission meeting on economic accession criteria held in Brussels
A bilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine and the European Commission was held in Brussels as part of the screening of the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU law. It is a necessary stage of the EU accession negotiations.
Ukraine channels 58% of state budget to support Army in past nine months - PM
Over the nine months of 2024, more than UAH 2.3 trillion was spent from the state budget’s general fund, 58% of which was allocated as support to the Armed Forces.
Ukraine should receive EUR 35B of new EU loan by year-end - European Commission
Members of the European Union and the European Parliament should quickly implement all legislative procedures so that Ukraine can receive payments under a new loan worth EUR 35 billion by the end of this year.
Ukraine can become Europe’s energy hub – Naftogaz CEO
With its powerful natural gas transmission and storage system, Ukraine can become Europe’s energy hub and energy security anchor.
Polish farmers set to block checkpoint on Ukraine border
Polish farmers are preparing to block cargo traffic at the Medyka – Shehyni checkpoint on the border with Ukraine until year-end.
No power outages planned for today – Ukrenergo
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Tuesday, October 8.
Finance Ministry transfers UAH 15.9B from state budget to local budgets in September
In September 2024, the Ministry of Finance made inter-budget transfers to local budgets in the amount of UAH 15.9 billion.
Ukraine not to extend gas transit contract with Russia – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine will not extend a gas transit contract with Russia.
Ukraine, Netherlands determine cooperation priorities in defense industry for 2025
Ukrainian Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin and the representatives of the Government and the Armed Forces of the Netherlands have discussed the areas of defense industry cooperation between the two countries.
07 October 2024
Liashchenko steps down as Ukrzaliznytsia head
Yevhen Liashchenko has tendered his resignation as chairman of the board of Ukraine's state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia.