Ukraine: Ukrenergo CEO outlines four components of preparations for next winter

Four key components are needed to prepare Ukraine’s energy system for the next winter period and possible terrorist attacks from Russia. The relevant statement was made by Ukrenergo National Power Company CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi. According to Kudrytskyi, the key components are the physical protection of energy objects, the restoration of generating facilities, power equipment and…

Georgia: economy up in January-February 2023

The Georgian economy grew by 5.8% in February and by 7.1% in the first two months of 2023, data published by the National Statistics Office of Georgia on Friday showed. The estimated real growth, compared to the same period of the previous year, was observed in construction, financial and insurance activities, trade, transportation and storage.…

Ukraine: Japan disburses nearly $350 million for country recovery

The funds will be allocated under the Emergency Recovery Program aimed at critical infrastructure. The money will be used to purchase equipment and services needed for reconstruction. The relevant documents were signed by Oleksandr Kubrakov, Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery of Ukraine and Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development, and Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador Extraordinary…