The Ministry of Energy expresses its condolences on the death of Oleksiy Brekht, a member of the board of NPC "Ukrenergo". He dedicated over 25 years to the energy sector, rising from an engineer to the head of the system operator.
US President Donald Trump landed in Zurich almost two hours late due to a wiring problem on board Air Force One. He transferred to another plane and departed for Davos, where he will deliver a speech.
In nine regions of Ukraine, Kyivstar's infrastructure is disconnected from electricity supply by 40-60%. At the same time, less than 10% of the company's network is not working.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of embezzlement of funds intended for payments under the "green" tariff. Nine people have been notified of suspicion, including Rostyslav Shurma, former deputy head of the President's Office.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, identifying Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and their regions, Sumy region, and Dnipro region as areas with the most difficult situation. He emphasized the need for additional measures and resources to restore electricity supply, especially in Kyiv, where almost 60% of the capital remains without electricity, and also instructed to check the reservations of energy workers and utility workers.
The investigation is ongoing, and contracts worth another UAH 260 million are being checked.
The Ukrainian government is allocating over UAH 2. 5 billion for the purchase of high-capacity generators for Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. This equipment is intended for heat and electricity generation in the regions that need it most.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko denied reports of two plumbers dying. He confirmed the death of one 60-year-old plumber on January 19, and the causes are being investigated.
The Arbitration Tribunal in Stockholm rejected the claim of the foreign investor Modus Energy International B. V. regarding changes to the "green tariff". Ukraine won such a case for the first time, defending its sovereign powers.
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in facilitating the declaration of martial law. The court found him guilty of sedition and perjury, which could impact the case of former President Yoon.
Due to night attacks by the Russian Federation, consumers in four regions are without power. In Kyiv and the region, the situation remains difficult due to frosts and additional load.
In the occupied areas of Donetsk region, frosts have worsened the water supply situation, leaving entire neighborhoods without access to drinking water. The city's infrastructure cannot withstand winter conditions due to a lack of modernization.
In 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in Ukraine increased by 12. 6% to UAH 926.3 billion, due to the recovery of economic activity and the risks of attacks. 500-hryvnia banknotes are most in circulation, and the number of 100- and 50-hryvnia banknotes increased for the first time in years.
In 2025, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with 64. 5 thousand cars with diesel engines, which is 12% less than in the previous year. The share of diesel cars among new passenger cars was 17.4%, among used cars - 18.3%.
The ATESH movement disrupted the supply of Russian army units in the north of Kharkiv Oblast by carrying out sabotage on the railway in Belgorod Oblast. This caused train delays and a shortage of ammunition at forward positions.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell on Wednesday. This was due to an expected increase in US oil inventories, which outweighed a temporary production halt in Kazakhstan and threats of US tariffs over Greenland.
On the night of January 21, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, using a ballistic missile and 97 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 84 enemy drones.
U. S. President Donald Trump flew to Davos on a new plane after the previous Air Force One returned to the U.S. due to a minor wiring issue.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine. Energy workers are working to restore stable electricity supply; power outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.
After Russian attacks on January 9, 600,000 Kyiv residents left the city. Mayor Klitschko urges Kyiv residents to leave the capital due to the critical situation with basic services.
The US is preparing for a massive winter storm this weekend that could affect several states at once.
Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on the situation in the regions and the restoration of energy infrastructure, calling the work of the Air Force in intercepting drones unsatisfactory. He emphasized the need for changes in the organization of air defense, despite the available resources.
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with an additional 23 million euros for the energy sector. The funds will be used to purchase gas, repair power plants, and equipment.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, killing three civilians, including a married couple and their neighbor. Two more people were injured, six houses and three cars were damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over a million consumers in Kyiv are without electricity. The situation is also difficult in Zaporizhzhia, where more protective equipment has been ordered to be sent.
On January 21, scheduled power outages and industrial power restrictions will be in effect throughout Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
After the night attack by Russia, the most difficult situation with electricity supply is in Kyiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, and Poltava regions. The duration of forced outages outside of schedules in these regions is the longest.
The Chornobyl NPP remains connected to Ukraine's Integrated Energy System. This happened despite the night attack on energy hubs on January 20.
In Brovary, Kyiv region, the situation with electricity supply remains difficult, with emergency blackouts in effect. The terms for restoring electricity are unknown due to significant damage to energy facilities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the head of the ICRC Mission over a statement that equated the responsibility of Ukraine and Russia for human suffering. Representatives of the ICRC acknowledged the inappropriateness of such comparisons.
