Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo
Hrynchuk: Ukraine lost 8 GW of capacity due to shelling of energy infrastructure
Euroclear has received €1.6 billion in revenue from blocked Russian assets since the beginning of 2024
Bitcoin price drops to 62 thousand dollars: what's the reason
Russian Federation attacked energy sector in 6 regions, gas infrastructure damaged in the west, restrictions possible in the evening - Energy Ministry
IMF speaks out on possible use of Russian assets for Ukraine
Kherson left without power after Russian strikes on critical infrastructure
Currency exchange rate as of May 8: hryvnia strengthened by 6 kopecks
Russians attacked Kherson's civilian railroad infrastructure: the station and tracks were damaged
Explosions and large-scale fire in Luhansk due to strike on oil depot - media
The decision on confiscation of frozen Russian assets will be made in a few weeks
Bitcoin price declines amid regulatory concerns and prolonged outflows
Currency liberalization will cost Ukraine about $5-5.5 billion - Pyshnyi
Pyshnyi named the conditions under which the NBU will continue to ease currency restrictions
The Verkhovna Rada plans to take a step towards introducing the institution of preventive restructuring
Preparation for the heating season: Shmyhal held a meeting on decentralization of the energy system
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider the draft law on amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine in the second reading
The Cabinet of Ministers fulfilled the budget for 2023, but did not use all available resources to counteract the Russian invasion - Accounting Chamber
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on improving the procedure for inspections of enterprises by market surveillance authorities
International reserves "lost weight" by 3.1% on the back of debt repayments and currency sales by the NBU
About 87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea in recent months
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Ukraine puts up for sale confiscated assets of Russian oligarch Savvidi
EU aims to ensure that first proceeds from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine can be received by summer - European Commission
Some types of crops are planned to be sown more than necessary to meet domestic demand - Ministry of Agrarian Policy
EU to impose restrictions on 11 ships as part of countering Russia's "shadow fleet" - Bloomberg
About 18% of agricultural land remains under occupation, but about 20 million hectares are used for growing grains and oilseeds - Ministry of Agrarian Policy
"eRobota: 15 thousand entrepreneurs received grants for business start-up and development
Bloomberg: EU to ban Russian funds to parties before European Parliament elections and Russian version of SWIFT
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Power outages are possible throughout Ukraine in the evening after a massive Russian attack - Ukrenergo
Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.
Hrynchuk: Ukraine lost 8 GW of capacity due to shelling of energy infrastructure
Ukraine has lost more than 8 GW of energy capacity due to systematic Russian attacks on energy infrastructure since March.
Euroclear has received €1.6 billion in revenue from blocked Russian assets since the beginning of 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, Euroclear, the European depository, has received €1. 6 billion in interest income from more than €200 billion of frozen Russian assets.
Bitcoin price drops to 62 thousand dollars: what's the reason
The price of bitcoin dropped to $62,523 amid regulatory concerns, declining interest in cryptocurrency investment products, and a stronger US dollar.
Russian Federation attacked energy sector in 6 regions, gas infrastructure damaged in the west, restrictions possible in the evening - Energy Ministry
Russian troops massively attacked the energy infrastructure in 6 regions, damaging the power grid and gas infrastructure, there are restrictions for more than 200,000 subscribers in Kharkiv region, and evening restrictions for consumers are possible.
IMF speaks out on possible use of Russian assets for Ukraine
Geeta Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, said that many countries are closely following discussions about the potential use of Russian state assets, including the Bank of Russia's reserves, to support Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a legal basis and the preservation of the international monetary system.
Kherson left without power after Russian strikes on critical infrastructure
Russian shelling damaged critical infrastructure in Kherson, leaving the city without electricity, and hit residential areas, killing one person and injuring three others.
Currency exchange rate as of May 8: hryvnia strengthened by 6 kopecks
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 39. 2966 UAH/USD, strengthening the hryvnia by 6 kopecks.
Russians attacked Kherson's civilian railroad infrastructure: the station and tracks were damaged
Russian troops attacked and damaged civilian railroad infrastructure, including the train station and tracks, in Kherson.
Explosions and large-scale fire in Luhansk due to strike on oil depot - media
Explosions and a large-scale fire occurred in the temporarily occupied Luhansk, and the occupiers claimed a strike on an oil depot.
The decision on confiscation of frozen Russian assets will be made in a few weeks
Euroclear will decide to confiscate 87-89% of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets worth €2-3 billion in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin price declines amid regulatory concerns and prolonged outflows
Bitcoin's price declined slightly amid regulatory concerns and prolonged outflows from crypto-investment products, indicating a negative attitude towards cryptocurrencies.
Currency liberalization will cost Ukraine about $5-5.5 billion - Pyshnyi
The National Bank of Ukraine expects currency liberalization to cost Ukraine about $5-5. 5 billion, but considers it a productive investment to facilitate capital flows and economic recovery.
Pyshnyi named the conditions under which the NBU will continue to ease currency restrictions
The NBU expects businesses to use the opportunities of currency liberalization responsibly by returning export earnings to Ukraine rather than keeping them abroad.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to take a step towards introducing the institution of preventive restructuring
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider in the first reading a draft law that provides for the introduction of preventive restructuring procedures at one of its next meetings.
Preparation for the heating season: Shmyhal held a meeting on decentralization of the energy system
The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider the draft law on amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine in the second reading
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine to facilitate the liquidation of more than 1,200 non-operating state-owned enterprises under the new law “On Peculiarities of Termination of State-Owned Enterprises by Decision of the State Property Fund of Ukraine”.
The Cabinet of Ministers fulfilled the budget for 2023, but did not use all available resources to counteract the Russian invasion - Accounting Chamber
In 2023, the Ukrainian government implemented the state budget under martial law, but did not allocate all possible resources to finance measures to repel Russia's armed aggression and eliminate its consequences, according to the analysis of the Accounting Chamber.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on improving the procedure for inspections of enterprises by market surveillance authorities
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider in the second reading a draft law aimed at improving the procedure for inspections of companies by market surveillance authorities, promoting proper quality control of non-food products and protecting businesses from corruption risks during inspections.
International reserves "lost weight" by 3.1% on the back of debt repayments and currency sales by the NBU
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 3. 1% to $42.4 billion in April due to the NBU's foreign exchange interventions and foreign currency debt repayments, partially offset by inflows from international partners.
About 87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea in recent months
In recent months, about 85-87% of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported by sea, with the volume of road transportation increasing after the border was unblocked.
Oleksandr Ruvin: Reducing counterfeit tobacco products means increasing profits of legal producers and tax revenues to the budget
Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, emphasized that reducing counterfeit tobacco products means increasing profits of legal producers and tax revenues to the budget.
Ukraine puts up for sale confiscated assets of Russian oligarch Savvidi
Ukraine is selling the confiscated assets of Russian oligarch Ivan Savvidi, including the PentoPak company with a starting price of UAH 203. 7 million, because of his ties to the Russian authorities and support for Russian aggression.
EU aims to ensure that first proceeds from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine can be received by summer - European Commission
The EU aims to reach an agreement on the first payment of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine by the summer of this year.
Some types of crops are planned to be sown more than necessary to meet domestic demand - Ministry of Agrarian Policy
Ukraine plans to grow several times more grains and oilseeds than domestic demand, remaining a significant exporter and influencing international prices.
EU to impose restrictions on 11 ships as part of countering Russia's "shadow fleet" - Bloomberg
The European Union has proposed to impose restrictions on 11 vessels that contribute to Russia's war against Ukraine, including banning them from entering EU ports, prohibiting European companies from providing services, and limiting insurance and technical assistance.
About 18% of agricultural land remains under occupation, but about 20 million hectares are used for growing grains and oilseeds - Ministry of Agrarian Policy
About 20 million hectares of land are currently used for growing grains and oilseeds in Ukraine, of which more than 13 million hectares are spring crops sown in the spring, despite the fact that 15-18% of agricultural land remains under temporary occupation.
"eRobota: 15 thousand entrepreneurs received grants for business start-up and development
15 thousand entrepreneurs have received grants under the eRobota program in Ukraine, supporting new businesses and creating thousands of new jobs, contributing to the gradual economic recovery and improving business activity.
Bloomberg: EU to ban Russian funds to parties before European Parliament elections and Russian version of SWIFT
The European Union is proposing to ban political parties, think tanks and other groups from accepting funding from Russia, as well as to ban the use of the Russian central bank's financial messaging system as part of the next package of sanctions against Russia.
Crypto for Dummies. Part 4: What are coins and tokens and how do they differ
Crypto for Dummies. Part 4: What are coins and tokens and what are their differences.