Energy
Trump expects a response from Iran regarding ending the war and opening the strait. The plan involves lifting the blockade of ports in exchange for free navigation.
Analysts believe that Tehran will withstand US pressure for several months. Despite the halting of tankers, the country is avoiding closing wells due to domestic consumption.
13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Sunday, May 10. Ukrainians are asked to limit the use of powerful appliances from 18:00 to 22:00.
In April, 711 MW of energy capacity was restored and 1,500 tons of aid were received. Japan and the UNDP will provide 73 transformers for stable grid operation.
The RF is massively attacking small substations with domestically produced drones instead of large facilities. This significantly destabilized Ukraine's energy system during the winter.
A trader bet 7 billion dollars on a drop in oil prices before Trump's statements regarding Iran. Large-scale deals were concluded just minutes before the official announcements.
The FAO index rose by 1. 6% due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resource shortages. Vegetable oils, meat, and cereals saw the largest price increases.
The SBU is investigating 130,000 cases regarding Russian aggression and strikes on infrastructure. More than a thousand occupiers have already been served with notices of suspicion for committing war crimes.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Former President Rumen Radev has become the Prime Minister of Bulgaria following his party's election victory. The politician opposes arms supplies to Ukraine and advocates for ties with the Russian Federation.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
The NBU forecasts a decrease in fuel prices in the coming weeks under favorable conditions. In April, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6%.
The war in the Middle East will add up to 3% to inflation and slow down Ukraine's GDP. The NBU is ready to tighten monetary conditions to maintain stability.
An outflow of 0. 2 million people is expected in 2026, with the return of migrants anticipated to begin in 2027. Unemployment will fall to 9% amid rising real wages.
Network restrictions have been introduced in the Odesa region; parts of five regions are without power due to shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working to restore the supply.
The SBU has recorded 596 strikes on Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war. Due to systematic shelling, the country lost up to 60% of its gas production.
In Perm, drones have struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery for the third time in nine days. Authorities confirmed the strikes on the enterprise and evacuated employees.
Four UAE tankers turned off their trackers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The country is attempting to maintain oil exports despite the threat of Iranian attacks.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle belonging to a DTEK crew that was en route to perform repairs. No people were injured, but the vehicle was destroyed.
Russia violated the ceasefire with strikes, including on Ukraine's infrastructure. Zelenskyy promises a mirror response and long-range sanctions for the aggression.
US fuel exports reached a record high due to the war with Iran and global shortages. Domestic gasoline prices have risen to a four-year high.
Energy consumption is increasing due to the heat and air conditioning, but no rolling blackouts are planned. Shelling has cut off power for some residents in five regions of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking Western allies for air defense systems to prepare for intensive winter shelling. In the summer, the Kremlin plans new offensives despite significant losses and resource problems.
The tanker Universal, carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel, is drifting 1,600 km from Cuba. On board are nearly 270,000 barrels of diesel fuel destined for the island nation.
The government has allocated 242 million UAH for additional payments to 12,000 energy and railway workers. Each specialist will receive 20,000 UAH for their work in March.
According to Svyrydenko, the government today considered the issue of accelerating changes in the management of state-owned companies and banks and issued the relevant instructions.
The government will carry out personnel changes among deputy ministers and select new heads of state-owned enterprises. Sens Bank is to be privatized by the end of the current year.
Brent and WTI crude fell by more than 8% amid reports that the US and Iran are close to a peace deal framework. Energy prices reached a two-week low.