Energy
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 2 billion hryvnias to Kyiv for the protection of energy facilities and heating. The funds will be directed towards the implementation of the capital's winter resilience plan.
Six people were wounded in Chernihiv due to a UAV attack on an enterprise and a parking lot. 37 vehicles were damaged, and all victims have been hospitalized.
The FAO index fell by 0. 2%, but food prices remain at a three-year high. The war in Iran is blocking fertilizer and fuel logistics, driving up the cost of grain.
Parts of four Ukrainian regions have been de-energized due to enemy shelling. Power engineers are working on restoration, and no restriction schedules have been introduced yet.
A local ceasefire has been agreed upon near the ZNPP to repair the 750 kV Dniprovska line. This will help avoid a nuclear accident caused by power failures.
At the SPIEF, Russian officials claimed economic stability despite fuel shortages and debts. ISW and intelligence point to a crisis and a Russian budget deficit of $80 billion.
More than 68,000 Ukrainians have mastered new specialties thanks to state vouchers. The program covers up to 33,000 hryvnias of the tuition cost.
Shmyhal proposed that Azerbaijan create a new energy security architecture between the Caspian and Europe. He also spoke about the experience of countering Russia's energy terror.
An administrative building, a boiler house, and a gas pipeline were damaged in the Brovary and Boryspil districts. A fuel truck driver was hospitalized with injuries as a result of the attack.
The IAEA reported the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia TPP, which provides power to the nuclear power plant. Currently, the power line is operational, and the personnel are in shelters.
Serhiy Byzov called for the relocation of the ILO office from Moscow to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. He emphasized the protection of the rights of Ukrainian workers during the war.
The Rivne region was attacked by the RF, power went out in the Sarny district. There are no casualties; power engineers are already restoring the electricity supply.
Due to Russian shelling, consumers in six regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power. In the Sumy region, an enemy drone wounded an oblenergo worker during an attack on a vehicle.
Overnight, the enemy attacked the Odesa region with drones, damaging critical infrastructure and a warehouse. There were no casualties, and the fire was extinguished by emergency services.
The EU is preparing sanctions against four Chinese companies for assisting the Russian military. Firms from the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan will also face restrictions.
Swiss investors are halting the purchase of oil giants' bonds due to environmental regulations. This affects assets worth over $270 billion.
The price of WTI fell to $95 amid U. S. statements regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Brent is trading at $98 per barrel.
A deal with Iran could reduce regional tensions without changing the country's political regime. The document would restore shipping but will not resolve key contradictions.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the implementation of the $8. 1 billion program with the IMF mission. Next week, the Rada will consider amendments to the 2026 state budget.
Repairs at Ukrainian NPPs are four days ahead of schedule. In June, the campaign will reach its equator in preparation for the autumn-winter period.
The European Commission has warned of the risk of losing a million jobs due to energy prices. The automotive and construction industries will be hit the hardest.
Enterprises can obtain loans at 10% for the construction of gas installations and energy storage systems. Financing of up to 25 million euros is provided for a period of 5 years.
The AFU struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, ships in Kronstadt, the Progress plant, and the Saki airfield. The shutdown of the Zenzevatka oil pumping station was also confirmed.
The occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP lost external power overnight for the seventeenth time. IAEA representatives officially reported the latest incident at the plant.
Iran launched missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, which were intercepted by US air defenses. In response, American forces destroyed a control station on Qeshm Island.
A strategic oil terminal caught fire in Saint Petersburg following an attack by 50 drones. The fire broke out on the opening day of the International Economic Forum.
Venezuela's new bill allows private firms to obtain energy concessions for up to 25 years. The reform is intended to overcome the country's capacity shortage.
Yuliia Svyrydenko reached an agreement in Tallinn on the development of unmanned systems and the exchange of experience. Estonia has allocated over 2.6 million euros for the Ukrainian energy sector.
In Zakarpattia, an official allowed the embezzlement of UAH 104. 9 million intended for the protection of an energy facility. He approved the procurement of materials at prices inflated fivefold.
Ukrainian hospitals are adapting to the realities of war: enemy attacks and blackouts. But behind such adaptation lies colossal work and adherence to safety protocols.