Electricity
ZNPP depends on a single power line due to constant drone attacks. The IAEA is negotiating a ceasefire to carry out necessary repair work.
Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the FPU at the IX Congress in Kyiv. Energy Minister Shmyhal announced salary increases and strengthened protection for workers.
Ukraine plans to produce 150 million cubic meters of biomethane by the end of 2026. The main market driver will be the export of fuel to the European Union.
Due to worn-out networks and military spending, water and heat are disappearing en masse across Russian regions. Large-scale utility accidents have been recorded in Engels and Voronezh.
Parts of eight Ukrainian regions are without power due to hostilities and severe weather. Power engineers are restoring supply; no planned restrictions are forecasted for today.
The NORSI plant has shut down the CDU-6 unit, which accounted for 53% of its capacity. This occurred following a Ukrainian drone attack on the Lukoil facility.
Trump did not rule out the possibility of intervening "in the affairs" of Cuba to help the population. He plans to open the country for the return of Cuban Americans.
Due to the falling birth rate, the number of first-graders in Ukraine has decreased by 13%. In the long term, schools will lose up to 90,000 students every year.
Ukraine is scaling up the production of cheap interceptor missiles to combat Shaheds. The weapons stockpile is being prepared for the autumn-winter period.
The government has added energy storage systems to the list of critical infrastructure for their protection. More than 500 MW of such capacity has already been installed in Ukraine.
Melnyk called for stripping the Russian Federation of its status in the UN Security Council due to terror against civilians. The beginning of 2026 has become the deadliest for civilians in history.
More than 160 settlements across eight regions remain without electricity due to shelling and severe weather conditions. Power engineers are working to restore the grids.
The government has allowed energy producers to enter into direct agreements without mandatory auctions. This is expected to accelerate the implementation of PPA contracts and business autonomy.
Marco Rubio has proposed $100 million in aid to Cubans, bypassing the GAESA elite. He called for the creation of a new Cuba and the overthrow of communism.
Sybiha discussed Gripen fighter jets and EU accession in Sweden. Stockholm will support the opening of all negotiation clusters for Ukraine by the end of June.
As a result of 30 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, a woman was killed and two people were wounded. A kindergarten, residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
The US is asking Ukraine to ease sanctions against Belarusian potash to reduce Russia's influence. Experts point to threats due to Minsk's complicity in the aggression.
Due to the attack on a DTEK energy facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 39 settlements were de-energized. Power engineers have already restored electricity to 19 towns and villages in the region.
The government has clarified the mechanism for reducing the cost of services in case of their inadequate quality due to shelling. Kyiv residents will have their bills for January 2026 recalculated.
Mark Rutte announced a NATO mission in the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to the economy. Allies are also discussing allocating 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine.
Donald Tusk announced joint work with Péter Magyar on a position regarding Ukraine. Poland also offered assistance in achieving energy independence.
The attack on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa left tens of thousands of families without power. Residential buildings and warehouses were damaged, and one person was injured.
Due to shelling and bad weather, some consumers in eight regions have been cut off from power. Power engineers are working around the clock; no consumption restrictions are currently planned.
The electric crossover on the MEB+ platform features a range of up to 440 km and a 475-liter trunk. The top-tier version accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
Putin declared unprecedented cooperation with China and invited Xi to the RF. The leaders discussed a new world order, with the construction of a gas pipeline on the agenda.
The Alliance is discussing a mission to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to the global economy. The issue will be considered at the July NATO summit in Ankara.
Kyiv plans to raise the fare to 30 UAH per trip. As a result, the capital could become one of the five most expensive cities in Europe in terms of transport costs.
Energy Minister Shmyhal discussed moving a gas turbine to a Ukrainian TPP with Siemens. Germany will allocate 46 million euros for grid modernization.
The head of an enterprise and three accomplices tampered with the gas metering unit. The state suffered losses of 203 million hryvnias due to fuel theft.
The highest incomes in Ukraine are held by top managers in the energy sector, state-owned companies, and lawyers. Executives receive from 500,000 hryvnias to 60,000 dollars.