Energy
Oleksandr Tsukerman decided to challenge Zelenskyy's sanctions in the Supreme Court. The lawsuit was stayed due to the lack of justification regarding the violation of the plaintiff's rights.
Four suspects in the case involving the illegal extraction of 8 million cubic meters of gas have been remanded in custody. Bail amounts reach up to 200 million hryvnias.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed local authorities to fund air defense groups within volunteer formations. Communities will be able to pay rewards for shot-down aerial targets.
London has allowed the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries without coordination with the G7. The EU and Ukraine condemned this move for supporting the aggressor's economy.
Due to the falling birth rate, the number of first-graders in Ukraine has decreased by 13%. In the long term, schools will lose up to 90,000 students every year.
Russia seeks to destabilize the situation within Ukraine and undermine the trust of partners. Scandals in the defense industry may also be used for this purpose.
Peskov denied risks to fuel supplies following drone attacks on Russian refineries. He also attributed the reduction in production to scheduled maintenance.
A court in Kazakhstan has authorized the recovery of $1. 4 billion from Gazprom. Ukraine is working on the seizure of Russian assets in ten jurisdictions and is cooperating with the EU.
The government has added energy storage systems to the list of critical infrastructure for their protection. More than 500 MW of such capacity has already been installed in Ukraine.
Melnyk called for stripping the Russian Federation of its status in the UN Security Council due to terror against civilians. The beginning of 2026 has become the deadliest for civilians in history.
More than 160 settlements across eight regions remain without electricity due to shelling and severe weather conditions. Power engineers are working to restore the grids.
The government has allowed energy producers to enter into direct agreements without mandatory auctions. This is expected to accelerate the implementation of PPA contracts and business autonomy.
Partisans burned a diesel locomotive used for oil transportation in Saint Petersburg. The sabotage disrupted logistics chains and fuel supplies to Russian enterprises.
Shares of Gazprom and TMK depreciated following Putin's visit to Beijing. The parties failed to sign a contract for the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline.
Prime Minister Babiš plans to acquire additional SPYDER systems to strengthen defense. The government aims to recruit at least 2,000 new soldiers to the army every year.
Drone strikes have knocked out plants with a capacity of over 83 million tons per year. This represents a quarter of Russia's total oil refining and reduces budget revenues.
Sybiha discussed Gripen fighter jets and EU accession in Sweden. Stockholm will support the opening of all negotiation clusters for Ukraine by the end of June.
As a result of 30 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, a woman was killed and two people were wounded. A kindergarten, residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
A court in Astana has allowed the forced recovery of 1. 4 billion dollars from Gazprom. This is the first foreign decision regarding the enforcement of an arbitration award against the Russian company.
Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.
Due to the attack on a DTEK energy facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 39 settlements were de-energized. Power engineers have already restored electricity to 19 towns and villages in the region.
The government has clarified the mechanism for reducing the cost of services in case of their inadequate quality due to shelling. Kyiv residents will have their bills for January 2026 recalculated.
Mark Rutte announced a NATO mission in the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to the economy. Allies are also discussing allocating 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine.
Donald Tusk announced joint work with Péter Magyar on a position regarding Ukraine. Poland also offered assistance in achieving energy independence.
During the first 20 days of May 2026, the AFU struck over 10 Russian oil refining facilities. Operations were suspended at plants in Moscow, Ryazan, Tuapse and other cities.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
The attack on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa left tens of thousands of families without power. Residential buildings and warehouses were damaged, and one person was injured.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Temporary Commission of Inquiry into Corruption in Law Enforcement Agencies, Serhiy Vlasenko, stated that NABU and SAPO are substituting investigations with media campaigns. According to him, detectives wiretapped Timur Mindich for months but did not stop the scheme until the amount of damages became "large enough" for a high-profile special operation.
The government plans to increase GDP growth to 6% and labor productivity to 5% per year. They aim to increase the share of investment to 30% through the development of priority sectors.
Due to shelling and bad weather, some consumers in eight regions have been cut off from power. Power engineers are working around the clock; no consumption restrictions are currently planned.