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Shipping is recovering thanks to consultations with the US and news of a possible truce. A quarter of the previously blocked vessels have already left the region.
In the Poltava district, two people were injured by UAV debris. Residential buildings, an outpatient clinic, cars, and power lines were damaged.
The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.
The European Commission has unblocked €10 billion for Hungary for energy and transport. Prime Minister Péter Magyar negotiated the funds before the late August deadline.
Russian troops attacked Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, causing significant fires. A repeated strike was recorded at one of the facilities.
Starting July 2026, the addition of 5% bioethanol to gasoline will become mandatory. The Ministry of Economy assures that this will not change prices and does not pose a threat of grain shortages.
How to prepare an office for work during power outages.
Nearly 3,000 nuclear power plant employees practiced actions in the event of radiation accidents. Specialists from Energoatom, the State Emergency Service, and medical services were involved in the exercises.
In April, the average salary in regional state administrations reached 45. 1 thousand hryvnias. The total number of civil servants in Ukraine decreased to 165.8 thousand people.
Firewood sales volumes reached 1. 1 million cubic meters, which is twice the figures of 2023. The cost of fuel ranges from 950 to 1,400 hryvnias per cubic meter.
In seven regions of Ukraine, power outages have been recorded for some consumers as a result of shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working around the clock, and no outage schedules are being applied today.
Orlen has entered into negotiations to purchase a stake in Ukrnafta to strengthen its position. The company already supplies approximately 1.5 million tons of petroleum products to Ukraine.
On the night of May 29, drones attacked fuel facilities in Yaroslavl. The governor confirmed the strikes and fires at the enterprises, reporting no casualties.
The ATESH movement recorded explosions in Donetsk and Mariupol during a drone attack. Power outages occurred in several cities due to strikes on energy infrastructure.
Explosions rang out in the Volgograd region overnight due to a massive drone attack. One of the drones struck a multi-story residential building.
Backup power has been provided for 69. 2% of the needs of water and heat supply facilities. 22.2 billion hryvnias have been allocated for the protection of critical infrastructure.
22. 1 billion UAH has been allocated for infrastructure protection, with works to be completed by June 1. An additional 3 billion UAH will be directed towards the purchase of 216 new modular boiler houses.
The European Commission predicts tension in the aviation fuel market due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, prices in the EU are rising without physical supply disruptions.
Aviation could become a driver of Ukraine's post-war economic development. Currently, the industry is facing pressure from the ESBU due to attempts to tax transport leasing as royalties.
The Council of the EU has approved the seventh payment of €2. 8 billion for Ukraine. The funds are being allocated for the implementation of reforms and the early execution of the modernization plan.
Residents of old prefabricated panel buildings and upper floors will suffer the most from the heat without electricity. It is advised to shade windows and ventilate homes only at night.
Putin failed to reach an agreement with China on the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline despite price reductions. The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports a drop in trade turnover and a lack of new investments.
The government has increased the RES support quota for 2026 to 1 GW for wind and solar generation. Investors will receive premiums based on auction results.
Due to bad weather and Russian shelling, power outages have occurred in 12 regions. Consumption fell by 7.8% thanks to clear weather and weather-related outages; no restrictions are forecasted for today.
The Parliament has ratified the agreement on €90 billion in support from the EU for 2026-2027. The first tranche will arrive in June, with €45 billion expected this year.
The Rada approved an increase in expenditures, including defense, by 1. 64 trillion UAH funded by an EU loan. The funds will be allocated for weaponry, military salaries, and energy protection.
A public investment plan for 2027–2029 has been approved for 18 key sectors. Education, transport, and municipal infrastructure will receive the most funding.
The Rada ratified the attraction of 90 billion euros from the EU for 2026-2027. The funds will be directed to defense and the budget, with repayment covered by Russian reparations.
Zelenskyy submitted a memorandum to the Rada regarding a 90 billion euro loan. To receive the funds, Ukraine must amend its tax and customs legislation.
Armenia will build a new gas pipeline and move away from its sole ally. Pashinyan plans to implement reforms according to European Union standards.