Russia's revenues from crude oil and fuel exports significantly decreased in October to $13. 1 billion. This is $2.3 billion less than last year, due to falling prices, reduced exports, and Ukrainian strikes.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the preparation of a comprehensive solution for all state-owned companies, including energy companies. The government will also allocate UAH 1 billion to eliminate the consequences of shelling in frontline regions.
Naftogaz Group signed a grant investment agreement with the European Investment Bank for €127 million. The funds will be used to purchase natural gas for the heating season, compensating for losses in its own production.
The European Union is developing a plan as part of the next stage of the trade agreement with the United States. Key aspects of the plan include: customs tariffs, investments in strategic areas, elimination of technical barriers, and the creation of economic security working groups.
Presidential advisor Vladyslav Vlasiuk clarified that all main types of blocking sanctions, which have an immediate effect, particularly in the banking sector, have been applied against businessmen Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman. However, prohibitions related to entry into Ukraine have not been applied.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced that the issue of dismissing Svitlana Hrynchuk and Herman Halushchenko from the posts of Ministers of Energy and Justice will be considered in the near future. The Energy Committee will consider Hrynchuk's dismissal on November 14 at 2:00 PM, and the Legal Policy Committee will consider Halushchenko's dismissal next week.
The Center for Countering Disinformation clarified the sanctions decisions against Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Zuckerman, figures in a corruption scandal. The sanctions provide for a full package, including the blocking of assets in Ukraine for three years, regardless of their citizenship.
On Thursday, November 13, explosions occurred in Nizhnekamsk. Damage to the atmospheric-vacuum oil distillation unit of the refinery is reported.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly criticized the Ukrainian authorities over corruption scandals in the energy sector. Official Kyiv quickly reacted, stating that Ukraine does not need "lectures on corruption" from Orban.
In the village of Novoselky, Kyiv region, a family with two children was injured due to an explosion of a charging device and a fire. Two children and their father were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Bloomberg that he had not spoken to Timur Mindich since the announcement of the corruption case investigation.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions was damaged. Today, hourly power outage schedules for consumers are in effect around the clock in most regions of Ukraine.
The White House confirmed Hungary's exemption from US sanctions on the construction of new nuclear power units by the Russian corporation Rosatom.
Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels reached a record 38. 1 billion tons in 2025. The carbon budget for keeping warming within 1.5°C is almost exhausted, indicating an increase in the dangerous consequences of global warming.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, amid rising US crude inventories and OPEC's forecast of supply exceeding demand in 2026. Brent is at $62.71 a barrel, and WTI is at $58.46 a barrel.
The price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine remains at about 58 hryvnias per liter. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that Russian attacks do not pose a threat to the fuel market, as oil depots are decentralized and the price of oil on the world market is stable.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová. They discussed, in particular, the prospects of Ukraine receiving a "reparations loan" from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" refuted the report about the impossibility of receiving electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine. Poltava region remains part of the IPS of Ukraine and receives power both through the main grid and from the distribution networks of neighboring regions.
The Cabinet of Ministers suspended Energoatom Vice President Jakob Hartmut and instructed to suspend Dmytro Basov, chief consultant to the president of NNEGC Energoatom. This decision was made based on materials received from NABU, as part of the exposure of a corruption scheme influencing strategic state-owned enterprises.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
Due to Russia's military aggression, part of Sumy was left without electricity. Energy workers are working to restore power supply, and hourly shutdown schedules remain in effect.
Germany stated that it trusts President Zelenskyy and Ukraine, despite the scandal in the energy sector.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) chose a pre-trial restraint for Ihor Fursenko, suspected in the case of corruption on Energoatom contracts, in the form of detention until January 8, 2026. The bail is 95 million hryvnias.
JSC "Poltavaoblenergo" cannot receive electricity from the integrated energy system of Ukraine after the massive Russian attack on November 8. The company reported force majeure circumstances that delay the fulfillment of obligations.
Iceland has included the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its national security strategy. This event could cause a sharp cooling in Europe and have global consequences.
Toyota Motor Corp. is investing up to $10 billion in its U.S. operations over five years. The company launched a new $13.9 billion lithium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, creating 5,100 jobs.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) chose a pre-trial restraint for back-office employee Lesia Ustymenko in the form of detention for 60 days with a bail of UAH 25 million. This is related to the energy corruption case, particularly at JSC "NNEGC "Energoatom", known as Operation "Midas".
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, announced the receipt of submissions regarding the dismissal of Svitlana Hrynchuk and Herman Halushchenko. The Parliament will consider these issues in the near future, and the "Servant of the People" faction supports the resignations initiated by President Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada. They discussed the situation on the battlefield, peace initiatives, and strengthening Ukraine's defense and energy resilience.
