Energy
Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to secure a €90 billion loan from the EU. The President expects Hungary to unblock the financing.
A large-scale power outage due to an accident has been recorded in the regional center. Energy workers are already working to restore power to the homes of city residents.
The President held a meeting with diplomats regarding activities in April and May. Priorities included a support package for Ukraine and new restrictions against Russia.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
The price of gas at the TTF hub rose amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's refusal to engage in dialogue. The market is reacting to the threat of attack and blockade of ships.
The President set a deadline for winter preparations by September 1. A number of regions and Kyiv are behind schedule in creating backup energy sources.
Mossad and Shin Bet exposed an IRGC network that was preparing explosions on the oil pipeline and Jewish facilities. Azerbaijani law enforcement seized drones and weapons.
The EU is discussing unblocking funds and changing Budapest's position on Ukraine. Hungary must meet the conditions by the end of August to receive 10.4 billion euros.
The EC spokesperson assured that there are capacities for fuel production and preparations for various scenarios. The new energy package will take into account the impact of the current crisis.
Defense forces attacked the Tuapse oil refinery, an oil depot in Crimea, and two large landing ships. Ammunition depots and UAVs were also destroyed in several regions.
Due to enemy attacks on energy facilities, parts of six regions were left without electricity. Energy workers are carrying out repair work, and consumption restrictions are not planned.
The enemy damaged rolling stock, workshops, and power grids in the Kharkiv region. There were no casualties, and railway workers are already carrying out restoration work at the facilities.
Canada's Prime Minister called for economic diversification due to new US tariffs. Carney plans to attract investments and strengthen security regardless of the neighbor.
Brent crude rose by 7. 9% and gas by 11% after the US Navy's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts predict the price per barrel will rise to $115.
In Mykolaiv, an apartment building, private houses, and tram tracks were damaged due to a drone attack. Vitaliy Kim reported no casualties.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.
Ukraine is ready to resume oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline on Monday. Hungary will unblock the EU loan only after the actual resumption of supplies.
Matteo Salvini at a rally in Milan proposed lifting budget restrictions and buying gas from Russia. The politician called Brussels' energy policy a lockdown.
In Mykolaiv, four private houses were damaged and two districts were de-energized due to a Shahed drone attack. Power engineers have already restored electricity to most consumers.
The wear and tear of Russia's infrastructure has exceeded 50%, and the number of accidents has doubled. Due to war expenditures, regions are cutting funding and raising tariffs.
Due to the oil embargo and fuel shortages, establishments are closing and flights are being canceled in Havana. The number of tourists in February fell to 77.6 thousand people.
Fatih Birol proposed a new route for oil exports from Iraq to Turkey. The project is intended to strengthen Europe's energy security and reduce logistical risks.
Due to oil and gas shortages, Pakistan has been gripped by an energy crisis with prolonged blackouts. The country has become a mediator in peace talks in the Middle East.
Shipping has been halted due to Iran's demands to lift restrictions on their ports. The US is considering intercepting tankers to resume oil traffic.
Due to the underproduction of 500 million barrels of oil, the global market lost $50 billion. The Persian Gulf countries and the aviation industry suffered the biggest losses.
The Defense Forces hit the Atlant Aero enterprise and the occupiers' ammunition depots. Significant damage to the Tuapse oil refinery and fuel tanks has also been confirmed.
Russian military complains about air defense overload and lack of anti-aircraft missiles to protect ports. ISW reports on the creation of mobile fire groups in Russia.
DTEK specialists have supplied power to most consumers after a fire at the substation. Currently, only a part of the private sector remains without electricity.
Ukraine calls on the US administration to reinstate sanctions against Russian oil and petroleum products.
Ukrenergo does not plan to restrict electricity consumption on Sunday. Citizens are asked to shift appliance usage to daytime and conserve electricity in the evening.