Ukraine, UK and Latvia agree on grain origin checks
A three-country memorandum envisages isotope and chemical testing to help identify agricultural produce illegally exported from occupied Ukrainian territory.
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Ukrainian journalist questions local budget transfers in 2027 spending plan
Serhiy Liamets criticised proposed transfers from local budgets alongside a rise in funding for a Cabinet Secretariat department, UNIAN reported.
Ukraine signs €60 million EIB deal to upgrade border crossings, minister says
The project covers crossings with EU countries and Moldova, with planned improvements to roads, terminals and customs systems.
Equipment shortages threaten winter power repairs in Kyiv, expert warns
Energy expert Hennadii Riabtsev says some equipment ordered by Ukrenergo in 2024 has still not arrived as Russian attacks strain the grid.
UK announces £54 million in winter support for Ukraine
The package allocates £20 million to energy security and £34 million to heating, water and direct financial assistance.
Ukraine’s employers urge government to seek delay in CBAM payments
The Federation of Employers of Ukraine estimates potential GDP losses of 4.8% and wants EU restrictions on Ukrainian industry reviewed.
Ukraine’s frontline communities seek extra Hr 32 billion for education
The association proposes additional funding for salaries and shelters in the 2027 state budget, linking education spending to keeping families in frontline communities.
World Bank cuts Ukraine's 2027 growth forecast to 1.5%
The previous forecast was 4%. The revised outlook assumes active fighting continues throughout 2027.
Trump order defers tax on dyed diesel used on US roads
The White House directed a payment delay until year-end without interest or penalties, while cancellation of the deferred taxes remains under consideration, ZN.UA reports.
China's LOGINK loses international links, Reuters investigation finds
The logistics data platform faces lawsuits and lost partnerships, but the investigation could not establish why it retreated.
Ukraine receives more than 253 tonnes of energy equipment from Lithuania
The delivery includes three transformers for Khmelnytskyi region and a 200 MVA autotransformer for Ukrenergo.
Germany's €250 million energy contribution received, Ukraine's minister says
Denys Shmyhal said the payment reached the Ukraine Energy Support Fund a day after its announcement in Kyiv.