The EBRD will allocate 30 million euros for the first stage of the Chornobyl confinement restoration. The funds will be used for damage assessment, design, and equipment procurement.
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.
Funds from the first EU tranche will be allocated to domestic drones, miltech, and energy protection. Ukraine has also reached an agreement on stable diesel supplies.
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.
US Central Command reported the interception of the vessel Sevan, which was transporting Iranian petroleum products.
As the Minister of Energy reported, Ukraine needs at least 5. 4 billion euros to prepare for the heating season.
Zelenskyy, after meeting with Sandu, reported on work to promptly open all six EU clusters. Membership will become a shared success for Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU.
Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine for the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl and handed over the methodology for the operation of NPPs during war. Shmyhal thanked for the document and ambulances for ChAES and PAES.
Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.
Ministry of Energy and IAEA Will Cooperate on Modernization of NPPs, Chernobyl, and Construction of New Units. Grossi Handed Over Methodology for NPPs During Wartime and Medical Vehicles.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that Russian strikes on the protective shell of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant are an act of recklessness. The illegal seizure of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant heightens the danger to life and the environment.
40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Russian "Shaheds" fly over the ChNPP and struck the confinement, threatening a new accident.
On April 26, 1986, the explosion at ChNPP contaminated 200,000 km² with cesium and strontium, 115,000 people were evacuated. Liquidators minimized the consequences, the exclusion zone became a nature reserve.
Azerbaijan provided Ukraine with five buses as humanitarian aid during Zelenskyy's visit. Since 2022, Baku has provided over $45 million in aid, equipment for the energy system, and rehabilitation for 500 children.
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.
Three European countries confirmed contributions to PURL to protect Ukraine's energy sector. Financial package unblocked, 20th sanctions package against russia introduced, and opening of clusters discussed.
Only two fuel tankers and one vessel to Iran are passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic has decreased due to attacks and US sanctions against Iran.
The European Union will ban the import of gas condensate from "Yamal LNG" starting January 1, 2027. The sanctions target other Russian LNG projects amid the war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy sums up first meeting in Azerbaijan with Aliyev: six documents signed. Discussions covered defense, energy, humanitarian issues, and peace.
President Zelenskyy met in Azerbaijan with the Ukrainian expert team sharing experience in air defense and infrastructure protection. Experts reported on the results of work under the defense cooperation program; Ukraine is expanding cooperation beyond drones.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are flying to Pakistan to discuss ending the war with Iran. Tehran stated that it does not plan meetings with Americans, despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the surge in oil prices.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Azerbaijan for talks on security and energy issues. Kyiv and Baku maintain warm relations after the Russian invasion of 2022.
Zelenskyy responds to nighttime Russian attack that killed 4 people and injured over 30 in several regions. Urged partners to move toward 21st EU sanctions package and strengthen air defenses.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that they do not plan to extend the exemption for Russian seaborne oil and have completely ruled it out for Iranian oil. The statement comes against the backdrop of the US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian ports and oil refineries, reducing oil loading by 300 thousand barrels/day in March and products by 200 thousand. April turned out even worse, Russia is cutting production due to export problems.
On April 26, 2026, it will be 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Expert Denys Vyshnevsky discussed the impact of occupation, fires, and climate on the exclusion zone.
