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.
Partisans burned a diesel locomotive used for oil transportation in Saint Petersburg. The sabotage disrupted logistics chains and fuel supplies to Russian enterprises.
Shares of Gazprom and TMK depreciated following Putin's visit to Beijing. The parties failed to sign a contract for the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline.
Prime Minister Babiš plans to acquire additional SPYDER systems to strengthen defense. The government aims to recruit at least 2,000 new soldiers to the army every year.
Drone strikes have knocked out plants with a capacity of over 83 million tons per year. This represents a quarter of Russia's total oil refining and reduces budget revenues.
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.
A court in Astana has allowed the forced recovery of 1. 4 billion dollars from Gazprom. This is the first foreign decision regarding the enforcement of an arbitration award against the Russian company.
Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.
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.
During the first 20 days of May 2026, the AFU struck over 10 Russian oil refining facilities. Operations were suspended at plants in Moscow, Ryazan, Tuapse and other cities.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
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.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Temporary Commission of Inquiry into Corruption in Law Enforcement Agencies, Serhiy Vlasenko, stated that NABU and SAPO are substituting investigations with media campaigns. According to him, detectives wiretapped Timur Mindich for months but did not stop the scheme until the amount of damages became "large enough" for a high-profile special operation.
The government plans to increase GDP growth to 6% and labor productivity to 5% per year. They aim to increase the share of investment to 30% through the development of priority sectors.
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 G7 is preparing new financing for Ukraine and demands reforms, including limiting VAT exemptions. Partners will also allocate funds for the repair of Chornobyl NPP facilities.
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.
Great Britain has authorized the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries. The decision is attributed to market shortages and rising global prices.
Marco Rubio will attend the NATO summit in Sweden regarding defense spending. Europe is concerned about Trump's plans to reduce the military presence on the continent.
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.
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.
In April, Ukraine's GDP grew by 0. 9%, improving indicators after a difficult first quarter. At the same time, Russia's oil revenues fell by 21% due to sanctions.
