Oil transit to the EU has resumed as planned. The crude oil is already heading to MOL's refineries in Hungary and Slovakia via the Ukrainian section of the pipeline.
The prosecutor's office exposed a group of individuals who, through a network of companies, embezzled funds for electricity. The perpetrators artificially created debts to the state.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in an informal dinner of EU leaders in Ayia Napa. The main topic will be unblocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
In Dnipro, Russian drones destroyed apartments from the 6th to the 9th floors. The number of injured has risen to 10 people, including two children in moderate condition.
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament named the cessation of the naval blockade and "recognition of the rights of the people" as a condition for peace. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the demands are met.
The President warned of the danger of delaying aid to Ukraine and delaying the supply of air defense systems. The EU loan of 90 billion euros is critical for the country's survival.
Demand for Tesla electric vehicles has increased due to high gasoline prices in the US. The company plans to spend $25 billion on AI and a new Terafab chip factory.
After a series of explosions in the Kstovsky district, the Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga oil pumping station caught fire. The fire broke out in the village of Meshikha, and there is no information about casualties.
The American military has rerouted the vessels Deep Sea, Sevin, and Dorena near India and Malaysia. The blockade has already forced 29 tankers to change course in the region.
Iranian forces illegally seized the MSC Francesca vessel, flying the Panamanian flag. Panamanian authorities called the incident an attack on maritime security and international law.
Brent and WTI prices rose after Iranian vessel attacks. US gasoline inventories fell by 4.6 million barrels, exceeding market analysts' expectations.
The price of gold remains at $4,725 per ounce due to threats to energy security. The US-Iran conflict provokes inflationary risks and volatility.
US partners in Asia and the Persian Gulf need dollar liquidity. The UAE may receive separate support to stabilize financial markets.
In occupied Crimea, five hits on an oil depot and explosions near airfields have been recorded. Eyewitnesses report air defense activity in Sevastopol and Kacha.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to produce 2. 1 billion cubic meters of biomethane per year. The program envisages the construction of plants and attracting investments for energy independence.
Ukrenergo announced no restrictions on electricity consumption on Thursday. Citizens are asked to conserve electricity during evening hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The expert explained Budapest's and Bratislava's dependence on cheap raw materials from Russia. Refusing supplies requires expensive modernization of factories and time.
The US Treasury Secretary extended the sanctions exemption for Russian oil for 30 days. The decision was made after an appeal from the poorest countries at IMF meetings.
The European Commission has approved projects to finance energy, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. Five EU countries will invest in dual-use technologies.
The Norwegian government has approved a state plan for the development of the Fens deposit, which contains neodymium and praseodymium. The project will strengthen European security and industry.
European Commissioner Marta Kos announced the EU's readiness to provide financial assistance after oil transit resumes. The funds will reach the budget in the near future.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 987 million for the restoration of damaged thermal power plants and alternative energy sources. The city must ensure stable heat supply for the winter.
In 2025, over 300 MW of new wind power plants were commissioned. By 2030, they plan to reach 6.2 GW of capacity for the energy stability of the regions.
Ukraine and the European Union have begun implementing an agreement to allocate 90 billion euros in support over two years. Zelenskyy announced new sanctions against Russia.
Denys Shmyhal discussed the repair of the energy system and the purchase of up to 100 mobile substations. The government plans to double the speed of equipment delivery from partners.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on three ships and detained the container ships MSC Francesca and Epaminondas. Oil prices rose amid the escalation.
The investigation confirmed Russia's deliberate attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant using UAVs. Repairing the shield damage will cost at least 500 million euros.
The AccelerateEU plan envisages coordinating diesel and jet fuel supplies through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The EU will accelerate the transition to clean energy.
EU ambassadors have provisionally agreed on a loan to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Final approval is expected on Thursday after the procedures are completed.
Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.
