Economy
Employees of the port of Chornomorsk will be transfered to the new operator after the concession, — Kuleba
The concession of the port of Chornomorsk will not lead to job cuts, and all current employees will transfer to the concessionaire with salaries preserved and without layoffs.
Intelligence identified 45 vessels involved in the theft of Ukrainian grain
In total, Russia stole more than 2 million tons of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories in 2025.
Ukrainian ports handled over 82 million tons of cargo in 2025
The planned cargo turnover indicators for the year were fulfilled by more than 95%.
Wheat exports were low in December, but the situation may change in the near future, — Agrarian Council
Low exports of Ukrainian wheat were due to high military risks and disruptions in port infrastructure.
Agroholding MHP may place Eurobonds worth up to $1 billion
The agricultural holding MHP, which is to repay Eurobonds for $550 million this year, has begun preparations for a possible new bond issue.
At least 20% of the “shadow fleet” vessels have stopped, — Zelenskyy
Thanks to pressure measures coordinated between Ukraine and other states, at least 20% of the “shadow fleet” vessels have been stopped.
Insurance for Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea increased by 200%
The cost of insurance for tankers transporting Russian oil from the Black Sea has increased by 200%. Freight rates have also increased.
Since the beginning of the year, the price of sunflower oil has increased in Ukrainian ports
Sunflower oil in Ukrainian ports has risen in price by $22/t since the beginning of 2026.
The Ministry of Economy has announced new minimum export prices for grain
The Ministry of Economy has published new minimum prices for the export of agricultural products.
USDA lowers forecast for Ukrainian wheat exports to 14 million tons
In the 2025/26 marketing year, the forecast for Ukrainian grain exports fell by approximately 500 thousand tons.
