NGO reports issues with fuel in occupied Crimea
The shortage of fuel in Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula temporarily occupied by Russia, is worsening as a result of the disruption of supply routes.
Economy
Bulgarian agriproducers refuse meeting PM for grain import talks
Grain producers, dissatisfied with parliament’s decision to waive the ban on imports of Ukrainian produce, have sent a letter to Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, stating that they refused to meet with him.
Ukraine’s energy sector receives 31 humanitarian aid shipments from France
The French Republic has sent 31 humanitarian aid shipments for Ukraine’s energy sector since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
16 September 2023
President’s Office deputy head discusses improvement of business conditions with entrepreneurs
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Rostyslav Shurma held a meeting with entrepreneurs regarding the facilitation of business conditions in Ukraine and the reform of inspection bodies.
Polish PM says when embargo on Ukrainian grain imports can be lifted
The embargo on Ukrainian grain imports to Poland will remain in effect until Warsaw works out an appropriate model of cooperation with Kyiv in this area.
Head of State holds meeting with government officials to protect Ukraine’s interests, principles of free trade with EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with government officials and the team of the Office of the President of Ukraine regarding further strategy for protecting the country’s interests and the principles of free trade with the European Union.
For first time in the budget, money for dental prosthetics for veterans provided - Shmyhal
For the first time, the State Budget for 2024 includes ₴750 million for dental prosthetics for veterans.
Ukrainian farmers harvest 35.2M t of grains, oilseeds
In Ukraine, as of September 15, 2023, agrarians harvested 35.2 million tonnes of new grain and oilseeds.
NACP adds Indian diamond producer SRK to list of int'l war sponsors
Ukraine’s National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP) has added one of the world's largest diamond producers and exporters, Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), to the list of international sponsors of war. The company has tripled its diamond purchases from Russia since 2021.
15 September 2023
One more ship leaves Odesa Port, approaches Bosphorus Strait
One more vessel, which used to stay blocked in Ukraine due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, has left Odesa Port and is now sailing through the temporary ship traffic corridor.
EU does not extend ban on Ukrainian grain exports
The European Union will not extend temporary restrictions on Ukrainian grain exports to five neighboring countries.
Polish minister promises indefinite embargo on grain from Ukraine
If the European Commission (EC) does not decide by the end of the day to extend the embargo on imports of Ukrainian grain to the markets of five EU countries (Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria), the Polish government will independently adopt such a decree, which will be indefinite.
Ukraine will need $10-15B for rapid recovery next year - PM
In 2024, Ukraine will need USD 10-15 billion for rapid recovery.
Ukraine will be forced to resort to WTO arbitration in case of blocking grain exports - Shmyhal
Ukraine will be forced to go to World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration if Ukrainian grain exports are blocked. But the country hopes for a consistent position of the European Commission (EC) and the responsibility of neighboring countries.
Korean business to help rebuild Ukraine, bilateral documents signed in Kyiv
Ukraine and South Korea have agreed to develop infrastructure recovery projects with the involvement of Korean expertise in high technology and Korean business investments.
Govt approves bill on Ukraine's state budget for 2024
The Cabinet of Ministers at a meeting on Friday approved the bill on Ukraine's state budget for 2024.
European Commissioner proposes phase-out of Russian LNG imports
The European Union should strive to reduce the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the point of its complete cessation.
Russian oligarchs withdrew at least $50B from Europe - Bloomberg
Russian billionaires, burdened by international sanctions and pressured by Putin to repatriate their wealth, have withdrawn tens of billions of dollars in assets from Europe after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
British intelligence notes Ukraine's decoupling from Russian nuclear fuel
Britain noted Ukraine's transition to Western-made nuclear fuel, which is another step towards energy independence from Russia.
14 September 2023
Ukraine, South Korea sign intergovernmental agreement on soft loans
Ukraine and South Korea have signed an agreement on the provision of concessional loans for the implementation of projects with the participation of Korean companies.
Ukraine's president meets with South Korea's infrastructure minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Won Hee-ryong and business representatives.
Ukraine's president meets with South Korea's infrastructure minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Won Hee-ryong and business representatives.
Biden announces new U.S. special representative for Ukraine's economic recovery
U.S. President Joe Biden has named former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker as Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery.
NBU cuts key policy rate to 20%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to cut its discount rate to 20%.
Any restrictions on agri-exports from Ukraine to be unkustified, illegal – MFA
Ukraine expects that the European Commission will cancel any restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products after its expiration on September 15.
IAEA missions complete rotations at Ukrainian NPPs - inspectorate
On September 4-8, the International Atomic Energy Agency rotated its missions at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
No serious challenges to hryvnia on foreign exchange market
Economists say only a sharp reduction in financial assistance from partners may pose a real threat to national currency
Bulgarian parliament allows Ukrainian grain imports after Sept 15
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved a decision to lift the ban on the imports of various foodstuffs from Ukraine after September 15.
UN plans to help 1M Ukrainians in winter
The UN Shelter and Non-Food Item (SNFI) Cluster in Ukraine plans to provide winter kits to 1 million Ukrainians.