In May, Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1. 25 million barrels per day. This was made possible by the easing of US sanctions and demand in India and Europe.
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, hitting energy facilities. Air defense is operating in the capital, and power outages have begun.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will affect the global oil market until the end of 2026. Experts predict a prolonged recovery of logistics and high prices.
Turkey and Russia's Gazprom have begun negotiations on extending gas supplies after 2026. The parties are discussing the volumes and terms of the new contracts.
Ukraine will increase imports of liquefied natural gas thanks to an agreement with Lithuania. Supplies will be delivered through the terminal in Klaipėda from various producers.
The SAPO has issued a new notice of suspicion to Vasyl Lozynskyi regarding procurement at inflated prices. The damages to the state from these actions amount to millions of hryvnias.
The Danish shipyard Fayard is repairing Russian Arc7 gas carriers despite government protests. It is the only company in the EU providing such services until sanctions are introduced in 2027.
In May, drones attacked a record number of Russian oil facilities. This led to a drop in oil refining in the Russian Federation to its lowest level since 2009.
Ukraine is changing reservation rules and increasing payments to military personnel. New deadlines for IDPs and the digitalization of employment records are also in effect.
The Russian Federation has banned aviation fuel exports until the end of November due to attacks on oil refineries. The decision was made to avoid a shortage amid falling oil refining volumes.
As a result of UAV attacks on the Chernihiv region, eight people were wounded, including three children. The enemy hit a community center, enterprises, and energy facilities.
Due to shelling of energy facilities, power outages occurred in eight regions. Power engineers are conducting repairs; no scheduled restrictions are forecasted for today.
The price of Brent crude oil exceeded $93 due to a lack of progress regarding a US deal with Iran. Washington and Tehran have yet to reach a compromise on the terms of a ceasefire.
Malta's Labour Party has won its fourth consecutive election with a turnout of 87%. Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that he had received a strong mandate.
Experts discovered damage to a metal hatch and drone debris near the sixth power unit. The radiation situation at the plant remains within normal limits.
The Defense Forces of the South have refuted Russian claims of an attack on the ZNPP transport shop. Ukraine does not strike nuclear facilities and adheres to the norms of international law.
The European Union is considering fixing the price limit on Russian oil due to rising fuel costs. These measures could be included in the 21st package of sanctions against the aggressor.
Over the week, the Russian Federation launched more than 2,300 drones and 1,500 aerial bombs at Ukraine. Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the receipt of a new IRIS-T system.
The Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims of an alleged attack on the sixth power unit of the ZNPP. The occupiers are using the plant as a military base and a tool for blackmail.
Due to the energy crisis, Ukrainians are en masse exchanging apartments for houses. Autonomy and private land have become the top priorities in the real estate market.
Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening air defense, drone production, and energy support. Secret negotiations and new prisoner exchanges are being prepared.
In June, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day and various professional holidays. Religious dates have shifted due to the transition to the Revised Julian calendar.
Shipping is recovering thanks to consultations with the US and news of a possible truce. A quarter of the previously blocked vessels have already left the region.
In the Poltava district, two people were injured by UAV debris. Residential buildings, an outpatient clinic, cars, and power lines were damaged.
The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.
The European Commission has unblocked €10 billion for Hungary for energy and transport. Prime Minister Péter Magyar negotiated the funds before the late August deadline.
Russian troops attacked Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, causing significant fires. A repeated strike was recorded at one of the facilities.
Starting July 2026, the addition of 5% bioethanol to gasoline will become mandatory. The Ministry of Economy assures that this will not change prices and does not pose a threat of grain shortages.
How to prepare an office for work during power outages.
Nearly 3,000 nuclear power plant employees practiced actions in the event of radiation accidents. Specialists from Energoatom, the State Emergency Service, and medical services were involved in the exercises.
