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Putin's war budget is bursting at the seams amid renewed peace talks - Bloomberg

The Russian economy is entering 2026 in a state of critical overstrain, forcing the Kremlin to plan cuts in military spending. This comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts mediated by the United States.

Economy • January 31, 01:12 PM • 16340 views
Russia allowed gasoline exports for producers until July 31, 2026

The Russian government eased restrictions on fuel exports, allowing oil refineries to export gasoline until the end of July 2026. This decision was made amid the stabilization of the domestic market and the accumulation of sufficient reserves.

Economy • January 31, 01:03 PM • 3960 views
Power restoration begins in Kyiv region, Dnipro region needs more time - DTEK

DTEK announced the restoration of electricity to critical infrastructure in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Power has already started to be restored in Kyiv region, while work continues in Dnipropetrovsk region.

Society • January 31, 12:56 PM • 3629 views
At all Ukrainian checkpoints on the border with Moldova, border control is carried out as usual - SBGS

At all Ukrainian checkpoints on the border with Moldova, border control is carried out as usual. However, due to black ice, the processing of cargo vehicles has been suspended at some checkpoints.

Society • January 31, 12:48 PM • 4129 views
Kyiv metro operations are resuming, work is underway on water and heat supply - mayor

In Kyiv, metro operations are resuming on all three lines. Critical infrastructure facilities have been energized, and water pressure in the water and heat supply system is being restored.

Society • January 31, 12:40 PM • 3494 views
Energy system is operating as a whole; after critical infrastructure, it's time to restore power to people, but emergency blackouts persist in a number of regions - Shmyhal

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that power supply has been restored to critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, and Odesa regions, power is being returned to people.

Society • January 31, 12:19 PM • 3276 views
Communal collapse in Russia: every seventh region left without heat and light – CPD

The Center for Countering Disinformation reports on a systemic housing and communal services crisis in Russia, which has reached the scale of a national disaster. Since the beginning of January, critical accidents have left hundreds of thousands of Russians without heat and light.

News of the World • January 31, 11:58 AM • 3843 views
Electricity supply to critical infrastructure restored in Kyiv - DTEK

DTEK announced the restoration of electricity supply to Kyiv's critical infrastructure. Restoration is being carried out in stages to avoid network overload.

Kyiv • January 31, 11:57 AM • 3106 views
Ukraine's energy system is recovering after a systemic accident, power will be restored in the coming hours - Ministry of Energy

Ukraine's energy system is gradually recovering after a systemic accident caused by the disconnection of high-voltage lines. Energy workers are working to restore power, and electricity supply will return within the next few hours.

Society • January 31, 11:48 AM • 14503 views
In Ukraine, there was not a blackout, but a serious cascading system failure - ex-head of Ukrenergo

In Ukraine, there was a serious cascading system failure, not a national blackout, said the former head of NEC "Ukrenergo". The incident could have been related to the disconnection of the 400 kV power line between Moldova and Romania.

Society • January 31, 11:43 AM • 3261 views
Chernihiv region completely de-energized due to systemic accident in energy infrastructure - OVA

Due to a systemic accident in Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Chernihiv region is completely de-energized. The region is preparing for a complete transition to backup power if the situation does not stabilize.

Society • January 31, 11:41 AM • 2913 views
Cyberattack was not the cause of the emergency situation in the energy system - Ministry of Digital Transformation

The emergency situation in Ukraine's energy system occurred due to technological reasons on the lines between Ukraine and Moldova. This caused cascading outages, and power is promised to be restored in the coming hours.

Economy • January 31, 11:35 AM • 3759 views
How to safely use charging stations during power outages: the Ministry of Internal Affairs gave advice

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has provided recommendations on the safe use of charging stations during power outages. Following these rules will help avoid dangerous situations.

Society • January 31, 11:17 AM • 3102 views
Partial blackout in Moldova: Energy Minister assured that electricity supply will be restored in an hour, two at most

Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that electricity supply in the country will be restored within one to two hours. This happened due to the activation of the power grid protection system in Ukraine, which caused a partial blackout in Moldova.

News of the World • January 31, 11:03 AM • 2956 views
UAH 36 million returned to the state in five tax evasion cases in January - Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's OfficeVideo

The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office and the BEB ensured the return of UAH 36 million to the state budget in January 2026. The funds were received within five criminal proceedings regarding tax evasion.

Crimes and emergencies • January 31, 10:57 AM • 2340 views
Zelenskyy: emergency situation in the energy system is due to technological reasons on the lines between Ukraine and Moldova, necessary response is in place

President Zelenskyy reported an emergency situation in Ukraine's energy system due to technological reasons on the lines between the energy systems of Ukraine and Moldova. Energy Minister Shmyhal explained that a technological disruption between Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine caused cascading outages, nuclear power plant units were unloaded, and power will be restored in the coming hours.

Economy • January 31, 10:30 AM • 24144 views
Cascading outages occurred due to problems between Romania and Moldova and in Ukraine, nuclear power plant units were unloaded, power will be restored in the coming hours - minister

A technological disruption with the disconnection of power transmission lines between Romania and Moldova and in Ukraine caused a cascading outage of the power system. Emergency shutdown schedules have been applied in Kyiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions.

Society • January 31, 10:19 AM • 20643 views
Ministry of Energy: emergency blackouts in a number of regions, electricity supply to return within 2-3 hours

The Ministry of Energy announced emergency power outages in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions. According to forecasts, electricity supply will be restored within the next 2-3 hours.

Society • January 31, 10:12 AM • 19711 views
In Kyiv, due to an accident in the power system, there is no water supply in all districts - water utility

In Kyiv, due to an accident in the power system, there is no water supply. Power engineers and Kyivvodokanal specialists are working to restore it.

Kyiv • January 31, 10:05 AM • 3085 views
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Generator payment in the consumer's bill: is it legal and how does the war change prices in establishments?

Ukrainian businesses include generator payments in bills due to power outages. Legislation requires consumers to be informed of such payments in advance.

Society • January 31, 10:00 AM • 90197 views
The railway has stabilized the power supply situation after outages, delays are minimal - Ukrzaliznytsia

Power supply on the railway has been restored in almost all regions, trains are running on schedule. Kyiv City Express has resumed service with 20-30 minute delays.

Society • January 31, 10:00 AM • 2339 views
Massive power outages in Moldova: government blames "serious problems" in Ukrainian power grid

A massive power outage has occurred in Moldova, including the capital Chisinau. Moldova's Minister of Energy stated that the cause is serious problems in the Ukrainian power grid.

News of the World • January 31, 09:39 AM • 2490 views
Ukrainian cities hit by emergency power outages: metro stopped, water supply disrupted

Emergency power outages occurred in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine, the metro stopped, and water supply disruptions arose. The reason is damage to the energy system as a result of Russian attacks.

Society • January 31, 09:29 AM • 14163 views
Bad weather left over 600 towns and villages without electricity: situation by regionsPhotoVideo

Due to bad weather, 617 settlements in four regions of Ukraine were de-energized. The Odesa region was most affected, with 363 settlements left without electricity.

Society • January 31, 08:22 AM • 17989 views
The value of assets seized from the shadow fuel market last year exceeded UAH 250 million - BEB

In 2025, the Bureau of Economic Security seized fuel, vouchers, and equipment worth over UAH 250 million, which is three times more than in 2024. Last year, BEB detectives seized over 3,000 tons of fuel and dismantled 76 gas stations.

Economy • January 30, 10:26 PM • 9645 views
Kyivteploenergo employee dies at critical infrastructure facility - KMDA

A 66-year-old Kyivteploenergo employee died while working at a critical infrastructure facility. Forensic experts will determine the cause of death.

Society • January 30, 08:40 PM • 11968 views
Ukraine sets record daily electricity import since year start - Shmyhal

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported a record daily volume of electricity imports to Ukraine – 41. 987 GWh. This helped maintain the system amidst Russian attacks and frosts, reducing the deficit.

Economy • January 30, 07:39 PM • 13600 views
Fico seeks rapprochement with EU after unsuccessful meeting with Trump - Bloomberg

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his loyalty to Donald Trump, is offering an "olive branch" to partners in the EU. This move comes amid rumors of his meeting with Trump, which reportedly did not meet Fico's expectations.

Politics • January 30, 07:08 PM • 7983 views
If there was no heating, there will be no bill: Ukraine will automatically recalculate utility payments

The government has decided to automatically recalculate utility payments if services were not provided or were of inadequate quality. Consumers do not need to submit additional applications; the recalculated amounts will be reflected in the January 2026 bills.

Society • January 30, 06:30 PM • 57260 views
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Blackouts, frost, and shelling: will mobile communications withstand a new wave of energy crisis?

The situation with mobile communications in the regions of Ukraine currently directly depends on the operation of the energy system: planned and emergency power outages affect equipment power, and massive shelling of energy infrastructure by the Russian Federation has made electricity supply in many regions unpredictable.

Society • January 30, 06:21 PM • 117070 views