Finland will send a new military aid package to Ukraine, a decision made by the president on June 28 on the proposal of the government.
According to the website of the Finnish Ministry of Defense, this is the 24th delivery of defense equipment from Finland to Ukraine. It is estimated that the replacement of the equipment included in this shipment will cost Finland approximately 159 million euros. The total value of defense equipment supplied by Finland to Ukraine is EUR 2.2 billion.
“Finland intends to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s unjustified aggression. It is not only about Ukraine, but also about the right of all free nations to their ultimate existence. We, the Finns, have learned from our own history how important this issue is,” said Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen.
The ministry noted that Finland is also participating in the Czech initiative for joint procurement of ammunition. Finland has also decided to participate in an armored coalition led by Poland, Germany and Italy, and an information technology coalition led by Estonia and Luxembourg. The purpose of the international coalitions is to provide long-term support to Ukraine.
“For operational reasons and to ensure the safe delivery of aid, its exact content, methods and timing are not disclosed. When providing assistance, both the needs of Ukraine and the state of the resources of the Defense Forces are taken into account,” the Defense Ministry said.
Agrarians in sixteen regions of Ukraine have started harvesting early grains and legumes and have threshed 721.4 thousand tons of grain from 209.8 thousand hectares, the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food reported on Friday.
According to the press service, 36.2 thousand tons of wheat were harvested from 36.2 thousand hectares with a yield of 31.2 c/ha, 545.7 thousand tons of barley from 145.8 thousand hectares with a yield of 37.4 c/ha, 56.3 thousand tons of peas from 25.9 thousand hectares with a yield of 21.7 c/ha.
In addition, seven regions have started harvesting rapeseed. They harvested 63.6 thou tons of rapeseed from 31.7 thou hectares.
At the same time, agrarians in Odesa region are leading in terms of threshing grain harvested from 85.7 thou hectares. Agrarians in Ternopil region are the leaders in terms of yield – 78.1 c/ha.
The volume of completed construction works in Ukraine in January-March 2024 increased by 56.7% compared to the same period of 2023 – up to 35.5 billion UAH, according to the data of the State Statistics Service (Gosstat).
In March-2024, the index of construction products exceeded the index of March-2023 by 69.3%, and the previous month – by 92.3%, notes the State Statistics Service.
As reported by the State Statistics Service, in January-March 2024 to the same period of 2023, the growth in the volume of
construction was observed in all segments. Thus, in residential construction growth amounted to 39.2%, in non-residential – 49%, in engineering – 66%.
According to seasonally adjusted data of the department, the indexes of construction output in March-2024 in residential construction amounted to 55.9%, in non-residential construction – 105.5%, in engineering – 193.4%, and taking into account the effect of calendar days, the indicators are 52.1%, 82.6% and 148.6% respectively.
The proportion of new construction to the total volume of completed construction works in the first quarter amounted to 46.7%, repair – 25%, reconstruction and technical re-equipment – 28.3%.
The State Statistics Committee notes that the publication of data was postponed due to martial law. Statdata indicators are given without taking into account the temporarily occupied territory and the part of the territory where hostilities are (were) conducted.
On Monday, June 24, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Ukraine held a reception in honor of one of the most important holidays of the country – Statehood Day, which is celebrated annually on June 25 in memory of the country’s declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
According to the Embassy’s press service, among the guests of the event were representatives of diplomatic missions of foreign states accredited in Ukraine, Ukrainian statesmen, members of the Slovenian community.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Slovenia to Ukraine Mateja Prevolšek made a welcoming speech, thanking all those present for showing attention to this important day and emphasized that Ukraine and Slovenia have a lot in common.
“Tiny in terms of territory and population Slovenia at first glance may not seem similar to Ukraine, except for a little bit of languages. If we go beyond the first impression and ideological, cultural or geographical surprises of one kind or another, we can easily recognize the similarities and, if I may say so, the sisterhood between our two countries,” she said.
The ambassador noted that against the backdrop of the changing balance of power in the 1980s, the people of Slovenia decided for independence and the beginning of new relations with their neighbors, other European countries and the world.
“It was not easy, we were attacked and bombed. Our military and diplomats managed to limit the aggression to 10 days. Especially important was the support we received,” emphasized Prevolszek.
The head of the diplomatic mission assured that Slovenia consistently supports Ukraine and its brave people in the fight against Russian aggression, and is a steadfast friend and partner of Ukraine.
“Slovenia’s independence celebration is a time to reiterate our commitment to help Ukraine not only defend itself, but also commit to a bright future in the EU and NATO family,” the diplomat concluded.
On June 27, Slovenian President Natasa Pirtz Musar is planning her visit to Kiev. During the visit, she will sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
On 11 December 1991, the Slovenian Assembly recognized Ukraine’s state independence. On the same day, Ukraine became one of the first European countries to recognize the state independence of the Republic of Slovenia. On March 10, 1992, Ukraine and Slovenia signed an agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Embassy of Slovenia in Kyiv was established in April 2004.
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A charity wine evening will be held in Kyiv with the support of the Experts Club think tank and the UKRSADVINPROM association. The venue and time will be announced later.
The topic of the evening: Ukraine from West to East.
The program includes a presentation of 12 varieties of Ukrainian wine.
Phone number for reservations and payments: 0671822565
charity evening, club Bunker, EXPERTS CLUB, UKRSADVYNPROM, URAKIN, WINE
Only a third of Kyiv’s new buildings have joined the state program of preferential mortgage lending “eOselya”, the press service of the investment and development company City One Development told Interfax-Ukraine.
“The number of residential buildings in the capital where you can buy housing under the terms of the state mortgage program eHouse is increasing, now there are 48 of them, which is a third of the primary market in Kyiv. The vast majority of them offer housing in completed and commissioned buildings or in the final stages of construction. Only 13 residential complexes in the capital offer the opportunity to buy an apartment at the construction stage,” said Olena Shyshyna, an analyst at the company.
In her opinion, despite the constant changes, expansion of conditions and increase in the number of participants in the “eHouse”, the number of objects on the primary market, where you can buy an apartment under the state program, is still not enough to stimulate interest in new buildings.
According to the program manager, Ukrfinzhytlo, as of June 24, loans were issued to 11036 program participants for UAH 17.472 billion. Of these, only 359, or 3.25%, were for housing under construction.
The eOselya affordable mortgage program was launched in Ukraine in October 2022. Contract servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, employees of the security and defense sector, healthcare workers, teachers, and researchers can apply for a preferential mortgage at 3% per annum for up to 20 years with a down payment of 20% of the cost of housing.
Starting from August 1, 2023, war veterans, combatants, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and citizens who do not have their own housing larger than the standard area can apply for the eHouse program at a 7% discount.
Under the terms of the program, privileged categories of participants can purchase housing in a building under construction and buildings not older than 10 years (in the capital and regional centers), while other participants can purchase housing in a building not older than 3 years or a building under construction.
Eight partner banks participate in the program: state-owned Oschadbank, PrivatBank, Ukrgasbank, Ukreximbank, Sens Bank, as well as Globus Bank, Sky Bank, and Bank Credit Dnipro JSC.
City One Development is an investment and development company that provides a range of services in the creation and development of real estate. Among the company’s projects in the capital are Novopecherski Lypky, Boulevard of Fountains, and Sviatobor. The portfolio of completed projects includes more than 900 thousand square meters, 600 thousand square meters under construction.
