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Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Zelensky invites Switzerland to contribute to supply of food to Syria

President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with President of Switzerland Karin Keller-Sutter, during which he offered Switzerland to assist in the supply of food to Syria.

FMs of Ukraine, Germany discussed results of their visits to Syria

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Germany Andrii Sybiha and Annalena Bearbock discussed the results of their visits to Syria and coordinated steps to further support the Syrian people.

Mine action, energy and defense: Iceland’s FM assures Ukraine of further support

Foreign Minister of Iceland Thordis Gylfadottir has assured that Iceland’s new government will continue supporting Ukraine.

Ukrainian Navy units strike dozens of Russian military facilities in 2024 – Neizhpapa

Naval missile and unmanned systems units of the Ukrainian Navy carried out dozens of successful strikes on approximately 50 Russian military facilities in 2024, including those located in temporarily occupied Crimea.

Syria interested in flour, oil, sugar and meat supplies from Ukraine – Koval

Syria has shown interest in importing a range of essential goods from Ukraine, including wheat, flour, oil, sugar, and meat products, particularly chicken and cattle.

UCAB: Ukraine’s agricultural exports reach 5.5M tonnes in Dec 2024

In December 2024, Ukraine exported 5.5 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 11.1% lower compared to the previous month.

Farmers set to rally in Warsaw against Ukrainian exports during Polish EU presidency opening ceremony

Polish agricultural organizations are organizing a demonstration in Warsaw on January 3, protesting, among things, against the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries and the import of agricultural products from Ukraine.

Zelensky says Ukraine will support all efforts to stabilize Syria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a report from Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Agriculture Minister Vitalii Koval on their discussions in Damascus.

Ukraine ready to provide more humanitarian aid to Syria – Sybiha

Ukraine is prepared to offer more humanitarian aid to Syria and resume education opportunities for Syrian students, while expecting the new Syrian government to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Ukraine’s arable land decreases by 20% since Russia’s full-scale invasion

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, the area of arable land available for harvest in Ukraine has decreased by 20%.

Ukraine Latest. Weekly Digest for December 16-22, 2024

Ukraine sends 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria – Zelensky

Ukraine has sent 500 tonnes of wheat flour to Syria as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian program in partnership with the UN-led World Food Program (WFP).

Zelensky talks with Angola President, announces ambassador’s appointment

Ukraine is interested in developing bilateral relations with Angola in multiple areas and is preparing to appoint an ambassador to this country.

Switzerland joins EU’s 15th sanctions package against Russia

On Monday, December 23, Switzerland decided to align itself with the European Union’s 15th sanctions package against Russia and restrictive measures against Belarus.

Export season 2024/25: How much grain, oilseed crops Ukraine plans to sell

In accordance with the forecast balance between supply and demand for grain and oilseed crops in the marketing year 2024/2025, Ukraine is planning to export around 46.9 million tonnes of them.

Odesa region gathers first commercial sweet potato harvest

In the Odesa region’s Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, farmers have completed the harvesting of sweet potatoes from an area of seven hectares.

Putin attempts to conceal Russia's economic problems by manipulating facts – ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin continues to falsely posture Russia's economy as strong and stable, shifting responsibility for economic problems onto others and manipulating facts.

Minister Koval: Ukraine’s agricultural exports reach 72.7M tonnes since early 2024

In January-November 2024, Ukraine exported 72.7 million tonnes of agricultural products. By the end of the year, Ukraine’s agricultural exports are expected to hit about 77 million tonnes.

Estonian PM names two options facing Russian shadow fleet vessels "caught" without insurance

Vessels of the so-called Russian shadow tanker fleet will be detained or added to the sanctions list if they fail to provide proof of insurance.

Norway to provide $241M to strengthen Ukraine's navy

The Norwegian government has announced it will allocate 2.7 billion Norwegian kroner (about $241 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy.

EU approves 15th package of sanctions against Russia

The European Council has adopted the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, which was previously agreed at the level of the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER).

Ukraine coordinating with partners on food aid for Syria – Zelensky

Ukraine is coordinating with its partners and the Syrian side regarding food assistance to Syria within the framework of the Grain from Ukraine program.

Ukraine ready to help prevent food crisis in Syria – President Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to organize food supplies to Syria in cooperation with international partners.

U.S. State Dep’t announces four packages of economic aid to Ukraine

The United States is providing Ukraine with at least four packages of economic assistance to support agriculture, the transport sector, joint projects by the government and the World Bank, as well as for professional training of citizens.

Ukrainian intelligence unveils data on 238 tankers of Russia's 'shadow fleet'

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has launched a new section on Russia's "shadow fleet" on the War & Sanctions portal, unveiling data on the activities of 238 vessels that help Russia and Iran export sanctioned oil.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest For December 2-8, 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump: “Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness.” President Zelensky:  fatalities among Ukrainian soldiers since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 have reached 43,000,

Ukrainian economy demonstrating remarkable resilience - Austrian expert

Ukrainian economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, but continued support from international partners remains essential.

Ukrainian speaker, Estonian PM discuss countering Russian propaganda

Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal held a meeting in the Ukrainian parliament to discuss joint efforts in cybersecurity and combating Russian propaganda.

Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure disrupt food supplies, destroy healthcare system, environment – Global Rights Compliance (GRC)

The international human rights organization Global Rights Compliance (GRC) emphasized that since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been targeting critical infrastructure, causing serious consequences. Due to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, healthcare workers are forced to operate in darkness, food supply chains are disrupted, and the environment is suffering.