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Brent crude price rose to $111. 26 due to the near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced negotiations with Iran regarding unblocking the sea route.
Ukraine proposed integration into Europe's security system at the summit in Croatia. The Via Carpathia project to Kyiv and Rail2Sea to the port of Odesa were announced.
The Russian dictator stated there is a risk of an environmental catastrophe due to strikes on energy facilities in Tuapse. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on the oil refinery and a radar station.
Ukrzaliznytsia will receive 54 million euros from the EBRD for station accessibility and energy. The funds will be allocated to the Kyiv and Lviv stations and for the company's own electricity generation.
Ukraine needs €5. 4 billion to prepare for the heating season. Shmyhal proposed measures to the EU to accelerate the procurement of equipment.
Parts of three regions are de-energized due to Russian attacks, with the most difficult situation in the Sumy region. Bad weather has left more than 100 settlements without electricity.
Asia implements emergency measures and taps into reserves amid energy crisis. Experts predict fuel shortages and rising commodity prices.
Economists advise Ukrainians to save for retirement independently due to risks in the state system. Available options include deposits, real estate, and private pension funds.
In Bila Tserkva, three children living in unsanitary conditions without electricity or gas were removed. The boys, suffering from injuries and malnutrition, have been hospitalized; the investigation is ongoing.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to a Russian rear admiral for ordering the shelling of the Prydniprovska TPP in 2022. The Kalibr missile strike was launched from the frigate Admiral Makarov.
As a result of severe weather across 19 regions, three people have died and eight were injured. Over 700 settlements are without power, and dozens of buildings have been damaged.
Due to attacks, parts of 7 regions are de-energized, while severe weather has left 700 settlements without power. No blackout schedules are forecasted for today.
As a result of the severe weather, three people have died and seven others were injured. Due to wind gusts, 1,218 settlements in 19 regions of Ukraine have been de-energized.
The enemy attacked Koriukivka with 18 drones, damaging an energy facility and two enterprises. Two people were injured, and 4,500 subscribers remain without electricity.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the EBRD discussed the restoration of the confinement at the Chornobyl NPP. The facility was damaged by a Russian drone in February 2025.
Zelenskyy decorated the liquidators of the 1986 accident and Chornobyl NPP personnel for their work during the occupation. Rescuers were also recognized for eliminating the consequences of a drone strike.
Due to the disconnection of the Ferrosplavna-1 line, the plant operated on diesel generators for an hour and a half. This is already the fifteenth blackout at the ZNPP.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Monday, April 26. Power engineers advise using high-power appliances between 10:00 and 16:00.
Two people were killed and two others injured by falling trees. Over a thousand settlements are without power, and rescuers are working across 13 regions.
Due to severe weather, Kharkiv and the region have been left without power. The city's metro and electric transport have stopped running, and the Izium hromada is completely de-energized.
Zelenskyy stated that threats to the energy system and the ZNPP are comparable to the Chernobyl disaster. The President called on partners for unity against Russian aggression.
Due to gale-force winds in the Lviv region, 103 settlements have been left without electricity. Fallen trees and damaged roofs have been reported in several districts.
On Sunday, April 26, "Ukrenergo" does not plan any electricity supply restrictions. They advise using energy-intensive appliances during the day from 11:00 to 16:00 and limiting them in the evening from 18:00 to 22:00.
Ukrenergo does not forecast power outage schedules for April 25. They call to shift energy-intensive processes to daytime and limit powerful appliances from 18:00 to 22:00.
Moldovan MPs voted to terminate the state of emergency in the energy sector. The measures were introduced due to damage to power lines after Russian attacks.
António Costa urged EU leaders to be autonomous due to diverging interests with the US. The bloc fears an energy crisis and pressure from Washington.
Ukraine provides social protection for liquidators and those affected by the Chornobyl accident. However, the system needs updating.
The company earned $477 million for the quarter with revenues of $22. 39 billion. Elon Musk is preparing to launch the Roadster sports car and mass production of Optimus robots.
A tanker delivered 100,000 tons of Urals oil to stabilize Cuba's energy system. Authorities note that the fuel will only be enough for a few days of network operation.
No electricity restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Friday. Consumers are asked to save electricity only during peak hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.