Ukraine: 2016 losses from restrictions in trade with Russia estimated at $900 million

Ukraine’s losses from restrictions in economic cooperation with Russia are estimated at $900 million in 2016, Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade Natalia Mikolskaya said. “In this context, the European Commission has agreed to offer additional trade preferences to Ukraine”, she said, adding however that these funds were not enough “to cover even…

Ukraine: winter grains not emerged on 16% of area

Market participants are closely watching winter crop condition is Ukraine. Late planting, a substantial temperature drop in November preceded by drought have added to the risk of crop loss while wintering. The first forecasts have appeared, suggesting that over 15% of winter crops will be reseeded in spring. This is a rather pessimistic scenario, as…