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Sviridenko: Ukraine showcased projects and privatization opportunities worth $0.5 billion in Riyadh.

Sviridenko: Ukraine showcased projects and privatization opportunities worth $0.5 billion in Riyadh.

The Ukrainian government delegation in Saudi Arabia is undertaking preparatory work for President Volodymyr Zelensky's upcoming visit. This includes significant initiatives in the economic sector, with large-scale public-private partnership projects and "attractive privatization opportunities worth half a billion dollars" already presented, according to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko.
"Ukrenergo imposes electricity restrictions on industries and businesses in certain regions due to attacks from Russia."

"Ukrenergo imposes electricity restrictions on industries and businesses in certain regions due to attacks from Russia."

The National Energy Company "Ukrenergo" has implemented emergency power outages for businesses and industries in certain regions of Ukraine due to the aftermath of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The Energy Minister is worried about the Bulgarian Parliament's decision to revoke permission for the sale of reactor vessels to Ukraine for the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant units 3 and 4.

The Energy Minister is worried about the Bulgarian Parliament's decision to revoke permission for the sale of reactor vessels to Ukraine for the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant units 3 and 4.

The Minister of Energy, Herman Galushchenko, is concerned about a resolution registered in the Bulgarian Parliament that seeks to revoke the permission for the sale of two reactor bodies to Ukraine for units No. 3 and 4 of the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant, with the deadline set for March 11.
Ukraine is receiving offers from neighboring countries' companies for equity participation in the completion of the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4, says Galushchenko.

Ukraine is receiving offers from neighboring countries' companies for equity participation in the completion of the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4, says Galushchenko.

Ukraine has received proposals from various companies, including major firms from neighboring countries, to participate in the financing of the completion of units 3 and 4 at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in exchange for a stake in the project.
Ukrainian companies' stocks are rapidly rising following news of Trump's initiation of peace negotiations.

Ukrainian companies' stocks are rapidly rising following news of Trump's initiation of peace negotiations.

The stock prices of the agricultural holding MHP on the London Stock Exchange surged by 13.29% as of 11:00 AM on Thursday, while Ferrexpo saw an increase of 18.06%. This spike followed news from the previous evening about former President Trump's initiation of peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. As a result, shares of Ukrainian companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange are also rapidly rising.

In 2024, over 29,000 DTEK subscribers installed "day-night" meters.

Over the past year, more than 29,000 families in the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions, as well as in Kyiv itself, have installed "day-night" meters in their homes. This marks a 58% increase compared to 2023.
The developer Arricano paid over 205 million UAH in taxes for 2024.

The developer Arricano paid over 205 million UAH in taxes for 2024.

The Arricano Group of Companies in Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as Arricano), a leading developer of four shopping complexes (Prospect Shopping Center, RaiON Shopping Mall, Sunny Gallery Shopping Center, and City Mall), has paid 205.9 million UAH in taxes to the state budget at all levels and has contributed over 4.2 million UAH to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and charitable initiatives, as reported by the company’s press service.
Unex Bank and UKK have launched a charitable credit card.

Unex Bank and UKK have launched a charitable credit card.

Unex Bank and the Ukrainian Red Cross (URC) have launched a charitable credit card for the citizens of Ukraine.
Zelensky stated that agricultural support programs should last three to seven years and that state agricultural lands should contribute to the national budget.

Zelensky stated that agricultural support programs should last three to seven years and that state agricultural lands should contribute to the national budget.

Support programs for farmers should last between three to seven years, and state agricultural lands should not remain idle but rather contribute to the budget, emphasized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with the business community in the Rivne region.
"Ukrtransgaz purchased 19.6 million cubic meters of imported gas at a price of 29.9 UAH per cubic meter on the Ukrainian Energy Exchange on February 13."

"Ukrtransgaz purchased 19.6 million cubic meters of imported gas at a price of 29.9 UAH per cubic meter on the Ukrainian Energy Exchange on February 13."

Ukrtransgaz (UTG) has purchased 19.6 million cubic meters of imported natural gas at an average price of 29,900 UAH per 1,000 cubic meters, excluding VAT, during the trading session on the Ukrainian Energy Exchange (UEB) on February 13.
On February 13, the index of Ukrainian stocks on the Warsaw Stock Exchange increased by an additional 11.6%.

On February 13, the index of Ukrainian stocks on the Warsaw Stock Exchange increased by an additional 11.6%.

On Thursday, February 13, the WIG-Ukraine index of Ukrainian stocks on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) surged by 11.64% in response to the talks initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump the previous day aimed at ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Ukraine is ready to collaborate with the EU on uranium, lithium, and titanium issues, according to Shmyhal.

Ukraine is ready to collaborate with the EU on uranium, lithium, and titanium issues, according to Shmyhal.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal states that Ukraine is prepared to collaborate with the European Union on matters related to uranium, lithium carbonate, and titanium.
The U.S. tariffs on Ukrainian steel will impact an industry already harmed by Russian aggression, according to Svyrydenko.

The U.S. tariffs on Ukrainian steel will impact an industry already harmed by Russian aggression, according to Svyrydenko.

"U.S. tariffs are looming, threatening to crush a vital industry! Discover how one nation is racing against the clock to protect its steel exports worth millions. Will they find a solution before the deadline? The stakes have never been higher!"
In 2025, Ukrnafta aims to explore 800 square kilometers using 3D seismic technology.

In 2025, Ukrnafta aims to explore 800 square kilometers using 3D seismic technology.

In 2025, PJSC "Ukrnafta" plans to explore at least 800 square kilometers using 3D seismic technologies, compared to 600 square kilometers studied in 2024.
In the first two days, 2,000 PrivatBank clients utilized the 150,000 UAH transfer limit.

In the first two days, 2,000 PrivatBank clients utilized the 150,000 UAH transfer limit.

According to Anton Razumny, a member of the bank's board responsible for compliance, the monthly transaction limit of 150,000 UAH, implemented by banks on February 1 as part of the memorandum "On Ensuring Transparency in the Functioning of the Banking Payment Services Market," was utilized by 2,000 clients at the largest bank in the country, PrivatBank, within the first two days of its introduction.
The President's envoy on sanctions policy believes the EU is nearing a complete rejection of Russian LNG.

The President's envoy on sanctions policy believes the EU is nearing a complete rejection of Russian LNG.

The issue of abandoning Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been a hot topic of discussion at various political levels. However, it appears that the European Union is now nearing a consensus on completely halting its imports, according to Vladislav Vlasuk, the president's commissioner for sanctions policy.
Bioenergy could replace natural gas in heat production, helping to address its shortage, according to the head of the BAU.

Bioenergy could replace natural gas in heat production, helping to address its shortage, according to the head of the BAU.

The shortage of natural gas in Ukraine paves the way for the advancement of bioenergy, which could replace it with biomass for heat production, according to Georgy Geletukha, Chairman of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine.
Ukraine and the European Investment Bank have signed agreements for approximately €1 billion in investments.

Ukraine and the European Investment Bank have signed agreements for approximately €1 billion in investments.

During her first official visit to Ukraine, Nadia Calviño, the president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), signed agreements for support programs with a total budget of approximately EUR 1 billion.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has requested FAO's assistance in building vegetable storage facilities and providing farmers with mobile equipment support.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has requested FAO's assistance in building vegetable storage facilities and providing farmers with mobile equipment support.

Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitaliy Koval, held a meeting with Mohammad Azuk, the Acting Head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Office in Ukraine, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.
On Tuesday, Ukrenergo will limit electricity supply to the industrial sector and businesses for nearly half a day.

On Tuesday, Ukrenergo will limit electricity supply to the industrial sector and businesses for nearly half a day.

The National Energy Company "Ukrenergo" will continue to impose electricity supply restrictions on industries and businesses on Tuesday; however, these restrictions will be reduced by one-third compared to Monday, lasting a total of 10 hours per day.
The Ministry of Economic Development aims to secure donor funding for the state program that compensates for the demining of agricultural land, according to Sviridenko.

The Ministry of Economic Development aims to secure donor funding for the state program that compensates for the demining of agricultural land, according to Sviridenko.

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is optimistic about securing donor funding as part of the state program aimed at compensating for the demining of agricultural land. This was reported by the ministry's press service, citing the remarks of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko.
"Ukrenergo" has canceled the schedules for emergency power outages.

"Ukrenergo" has canceled the schedules for emergency power outages.

The National Energy Company "Ukrenergo" has canceled the schedules for emergency power outages (GEO) that were implemented due to missile attacks on energy facilities that occurred during the night and morning on Tuesday.
The five-year investment plan of Ukrnafta is nearly complete, according to the chairman of the supervisory board.

The five-year investment plan of Ukrnafta is nearly complete, according to the chairman of the supervisory board.

The Supervisory Board of PJSC "Ukrnafta" is nearing the completion of one of its primary objectives: the adoption of a strategic investment plan for the next five years. According to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Duncan Nightingale, the plan is almost finalized, with only minor adjustments being made in response to shareholder feedback, as reported by the Interfax-Ukraine agency.
The Council has approved the purchase of equipment for the construction of Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 from Bulgaria.

The Council has approved the purchase of equipment for the construction of Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 from Bulgaria.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law concerning the acquisition of equipment essential for the construction of units No. 3 and No. 4 at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, as reported by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak from the "Holos" faction.
Rada has submitted a draft law on credit history for public discussion for the first time.

Rada has submitted a draft law on credit history for public discussion for the first time.

The Verkhovna Rada has sent a draft law on credit history (No. 12260) for public discussion for the first time, announced Iryna Gerashchenko, co-chair of the "European Solidarity" faction.
"Ukrnafta plans to implement around 200 MW of renewable energy within the next two years, according to the head of the supervisory board."

"Ukrnafta plans to implement around 200 MW of renewable energy within the next two years, according to the head of the supervisory board."

PJSC "Ukrnafta," with the assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has outlined plans for energy generation projects utilizing its own gas, with a total capacity of up to 370 MW. Additionally, the company is actively seeking investments to develop renewable energy facilities, including solar and wind power, as reported by the chairman of the supervisory board, Duncan Nightingale.
"Ukrnafta is establishing a management board, according to the head of the supervisory council."

"Ukrnafta is establishing a management board, according to the head of the supervisory council."

PJSC "Ukrnafta," which completed the formation of its supervisory board in August 2024, with a director serving as the executive body since the end of 2022, is currently working on establishing its management board, as reported by the chairman of the supervisory board, Duncan Nightingale.
The EU is not yet prepared to announce its response to the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

The EU is not yet prepared to announce its response to the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

The European Commission (EC) has not yet provided comments on the specific actions that will be taken to implement the statement made by EC President Ursula von der Leyen regarding Brussels' response to the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on imported steel and aluminum.
Kharkiv architects have initiated a fundraising campaign to create a digital twin of the State Industry Building (Gosprom).

Kharkiv architects have initiated a fundraising campaign to create a digital twin of the State Industry Building (Gosprom).

Architects from Kharkiv have initiated a fundraising campaign to create a digital twin of the city's iconic building, the State Industry Building (Gosprom).
Ukrenergo will implement electricity restrictions for industry and businesses.

Ukrenergo will implement electricity restrictions for industry and businesses.

On Wednesday, the National Energy Company "Ukrenergo" will impose power restrictions on industry and businesses for a total of 10 hours a day, during the same time periods as on Tuesday.