As of August 1, the share of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Ukraine’s banking sector increased to 30%. The relevant statement was made by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on Telegram. According to the NBU, the amount of NPLs rose by UAH 24.2 billion in July. (Ukrinform/Business World Magazine)
North Macedonia has become the first Energy Community Contracting Party to donate emergency energy equipment to Ukraine. “Six electricity transformers given in-kind by the distribution system operator Elektrodistribucija DOOEL, a daughter company of EVN North Macedonia, were delivered to Ukraine,” reads the press release of the Energy Community. “We are grateful to North Macedonia and…
As of late August, Ukraine has accumulated 2 million tons of coal and 13 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at a meeting of the Ukrainian government. According to Shmyhal, the energy sector issues and preparations for the heating season are the top priority…
The international partners have provided Ukraine with $17.5 billion since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. “In total, our international partners have provided Ukraine with $17.5 billion since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. We are grateful to everyone for this assistance, which allows us to ensure the economic stability of our state. At the…
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk, wound up her working trip to Odesa and Mykolaiv region and expressed her sincere thanks to international humanitarian organizations that had been constantly helping Ukrainians since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the russian federation. “The state and…
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on Swedish businesses to resume operations in Ukraine. “I call on Swedish businesses to actively explore and resume operations in Ukraine. For instance, ScaniaGroup is already increasing business activities. Others should follow suit. Especially IKEA, which has abandoned six Ukrainian factories since February 24 –…
Six vessels carrying Ukrainian agricultural products left Ukraine’s Black Sea ports on August 28 under an UN-brokered grain deal, Turkey’s Ministry of Defense said on its Twitter account. “As of this morning, six more ships have departed from Ukrainian ports with grain loads,” the statement said. It added that work was underway to load ships…