Energy
The Russian authorities are preparing measures in case the fuel crisis worsens. By mid-September, gasoline had disappeared from 45–53% of gas stations, while prices had risen by 21%.
Trump plans to pressure Zelenskyy over a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure. Kyiv is ready to take steps if Russia stops the attacks.
Türkiye initiated an agreement to align AI development with climate goals. It also proposed increasing the share of electricity\r\nto 35% by 2035.
Trump said that Russia's diesel industry had suffered losses because of the war and called on it to end the war. Zelenskyy reported on the dialogue and peace ideas.
The government will allocate UAH 150 million to restore 11 apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The work is to be completed by the end of the year.
Heavy rain is expected in Kyiv and the region until the morning of September 22. A yellow level of danger has been declared; disruptions to the operation of enterprises are possible.
Naftogaz and ORLEN agreed on three LNG cargoes in the first quarter of 2027 and the supply of petroleum products worth $500 million. They also discussed new routes.
russia may have reduced ballistic missile launches, stockpiling them for winter strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine lacks missiles for Patriot.
Canada and France have agreed to jointly develop space infrastructure, including launch systems. The timeline and funding have not yet been determined.
Naftogaz and Hungary’s MOL have agreed to build petroleum product storage facilities near the border with Ukraine. The facilities will supply the Ukrainian market.
Andrii Sybiha and Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir coordinated their positions on international issues. The parties are preparing an agreement on cooperation in the field of drones.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will discuss Ukraine's access to American Patriot missiles with Donald Trump. The meeting will take place in New York.
Russia launched two Tsirkon missiles and 174 drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 141 targets, but hits were recorded at 15 locations.
Cuba's power grid suffered a complete collapse, causing a nationwide blackout. The grid is suffering from fuel shortages and wear and tear.
The Carpathian countries have combined around 100 projects into a portfolio worth nearly €40 billion. More than 50 agreements have been prepared for signing.
The AfD and Putin’s adviser Kirill Dmitriev are preparing a meeting on restoring gas supplies to Germany. Its holding depends on peace in Ukraine.
In the coming weeks, the G7 will discuss energy supplies and strategic reserves. Macron also held talks with French political parties.
Hungary aims to replace Russian gas and diversify oil supplies by October 2027. The Paks nuclear power plant project is also being reviewed.
In four regions, the outages were caused by shelling; in Zhytomyr region, by bad weather. Emergency crews are restoring electricity supply.
The National Bank raised the key policy rate to 16% per annum to contain inflation and support hryvnia savings. The decision is effective from September 18.
Kyiv and the region have been included among the territories at increased risk for business compensation. For residents, this does not introduce any new payments.
NMU ordered repairs worth over UAH 420 million from "Green Trading. " Auditors and journalists uncovered possible price inflation and violations.
The NBU raised the key policy rate by 0. 5 percentage points to 16% due to persistent price pressures and war-related risks. Inflation reached 8.1% in August.
India said it would not give up Russian oil for the sake of energy security. Refiners are asking the United States to ease the restrictions.
Following shelling of energy facilities, consumers in seven regions remain without electricity. No restrictions are forecast; restoration work is ongoing.
Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.
Zelenskyy said that meetings in the United States are being prepared on peace, energy, food security, and weapons. Ukraine expects new support packages, including air defense.
As a result of the Russian attack, the Olena Zelenska Foundation’s warehouse burned down in Kyiv. Humanitarian aid was destroyed; no people were injured.
Kyiv expects Moscow to provide a list of facilities and details of a possible cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure. The agreement is not currently in effect.
The President of the European Commission proposed special status in the EU to Canada. The parties plan to deepen economic, technological and defence cooperation.