Energy
The UAE is expanding ports and building pipelines to export oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The plan is aimed at achieving complete energy independence.
The government is expanding lending programs for the defense sector, energy, and businesses in frontline areas. State-owned banks will also be involved in supporting Naftogaz.
At the G7 summit, agreements were reached to strengthen Ukrainian air defense and energy resilience. Partners are preparing new steps to pressure Russia for the sake of peace.
Due to shelling and severe weather, parts of four regions and 40 villages have been de-energized. Power engineers are working; no scheduled consumption restrictions are planned for today.
Oil prices dropped due to a peace agreement between the U. S. and Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. However, a full restoration of supplies could take months.
G7 countries will increase the supply of air defense systems and long-range weapons to support Ukraine. Leaders are also preparing new sanctions against Russia's oil and gas sector.
Zelenskyy discussed with EU leaders the schedule for opening the next five clusters and a new sanctions package. Ukraine expects to receive the first financial tranche this month.
Zelenskyy announced a meeting with Trump on May 17 to discuss missile production licenses. The G7 supported strengthening air defense and pressure on the Russian Federation.
The General Staff reports strikes on 16 major oil refineries and the loss of 30% of Russia's capacity. Due to fuel shortages, the enemy has introduced a rationing system and limits at gas stations.
The President of Ukraine thanked Mark Carney for the sanctions against 160 entities of the Russian fleet. The parties discussed drone financing and energy support.
Attacks on oil refineries have caused fuel shortages in Russia and rising prices. The strikes also hit logistics and the production of components for explosives and the military.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and licenses for anti-ballistic systems with the G7. Partners will provide a winter energy package and assist with reconstruction.
The Tatneft network has restricted the sale of gasoline and diesel and switched to cash payments. For passenger cars, limits range from 20 to 30 liters of fuel.
G7 countries will increase sanctions pressure on Russian oil and gas. The leaders also promised to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems.
Power outages have been recorded in five regions due to shelling and severe weather conditions. Power engineers are conducting repairs, and no consumption restrictions are planned for today.
Britain will provide Ukraine with nuclear fuel for two years for £210 million. The new sanctions will restrict the operations of over 600 Russian vessels and the shadow fleet.
In Geneva, Zelenskyy discussed with Parmelin the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense and sanctions against Russia. The parties also reviewed issues of energy support and the situation at the front.
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities. The restrictions target the shadow fleet, the military sector, and oil revenues.
A peace agreement between Washington and Tehran could return the West's attention to Ukraine. The expert warns of the risks of pressure on Kyiv regarding negotiations with the RF.
The restoration of oil supplies will take months due to logistical problems and security risks. Despite the deal, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.
Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.
On the night of June 15, four children were born at the Kyiv Perinatal Center during enemy shelling. The facility operates autonomously and has equipped shelters.
World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.
Power lines in the northern part of Kyiv were damaged due to the shelling. Power engineers have already restored electricity to 105,000 families; work is ongoing.
June 15 marks Nature Photography Day, Global Wind Day, Magna Carta Day, and UN initiatives. Believers observe the Apostles' Fast and commemorate the Prophet Amos.
On the night of June 15, the enemy attacked Kyiv with drones. As a result of falling debris, buildings and cars are on fire, and power has been cut off in some districts.
Lithuania is the first in the world to dismantle Chernobyl-type reactors using robots. The buildings of the Ignalina NPP may be converted into a scientific center.
Ilham Aliyev has established the National Cybersecurity Agency to protect against attacks from the Russian Federation and Iran. The agency will safeguard critical infrastructure and state systems.
The US and Iran will sign a memorandum on a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations will take place online due to Trump's visit to the G7 summit.
Gas stations in Russia's Moscow and Saint Petersburg have introduced limits ranging from 20 to 100 liters of fuel. Gasoline shortages have also been recorded in Tatarstan.