Energy
Brent and WTI prices rose amid expectations of negotiation outcomes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a slight increase in production for May.
The president's visit, supported by Turkey, focuses on grain exports and energy. Ukraine receives recognition of territorial integrity from Damascus.
Strong winds cut off power to dozens of settlements in Rivne and Lviv regions. In Lutsk, roofs were torn off, and in Kyiv, the main flag was lowered due to bad weather.
The State Emergency Service warns of frosts down to -3 degrees Celsius and strong wind gusts on April 7-9. The bad weather threatens the work of energy workers, transport, and fruit trees.
Mediators have proposed a ceasefire to the US and Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has not yet approved the plan and is preparing a military operation.
Preparing three or four Easter cakes will cost 357 hryvnias due to the increase in prices for eggs and butter. A full Easter basket with Cahors wine costs 1387 hryvnias.
Due to the difficult situation after the shelling, Ukrenergo introduced emergency power outages. Subsequently, they will be replaced by predicted hourly power outage schedules.
Serbia's military security refuted Viktor Orban's statements about a Ukrainian trace in the sabotage. The explosives found near the pipeline turned out to be of American origin.
Unmanned Systems Forces attacked a Russian Kalibr carrier in Novorossiysk and a drilling platform. Despite air defense operations, enemy targets were hit.
Katarína Mathernová discovered a Shahed fragment among the trees and reminded of the constant threat. The diplomat emphasized the importance of peace for Ukrainians.
Pakistan proposed a framework agreement to end the conflict. Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz and rejects the set deadlines.
Trade union leaders spent funds on vacations in Bukovel and personal needs. Law enforcement officers reported new suspicions to six participants in the scheme.
Brussels urges governments to limit aid due to rising energy prices. Officials fear a new wave of inflation and rising national debt.
Zelenskyy reported massive Russian missile and UAV attacks. Three people, including a two-year-old child, died as a result of a night strike on Odesa.
Due to enemy shelling, consumers in five regions were left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Chernihiv region, restoration work is underway in Odesa.
The organizers inflated prices for reagents by 2-3 times through a network of shell companies. The head of a private company and an official of the state enterprise have been notified of suspicion.
The Cabinet of Ministers is launching an experimental project for systemic labor market planning. The forecast will be updated annually to form state orders.
The enemy strike de-energized the city of Slavutych, leaving 21,000 residents without electricity. Critical infrastructure and social facilities are operating on generators.
Mediators are discussing a two-phase deal to end the war and resolve the nuclear issue. Trump extended the deadline to Tuesday, threatening to destroy Iran's infrastructure.
Due to drone attacks on the Ras Laffan plant and problems in the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar's fleet is idle. Empty vessels have accumulated near India and Singapore.
As a result of strikes on two energy facilities, residents of Chernihiv and three districts were left without electricity. Energy workers will begin repairs after military permission.
In Novorossiysk, drones attacked the Shesharis oil terminal and industrial facilities. Debris fell on the territory of enterprises and a residential building in the city.
Oil prices rose after Trump's threats to strike Iranian infrastructure. The market fears a halt in supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Hurricane-force winds of 34 m/s caused widespread power outages and bridge closures. In Norway, bad weather halted the search for a tanker sailor.
The Russian terminal on the Baltic Sea is once again loading crude oil tankers. The hub's operations were halted due to strikes on energy infrastructure.
From May, OPEC+ countries will increase oil production by 206 thousand barrels per day. Due to infrastructure damage, significant price fluctuations are possible in the market.
Zelenskyy held talks with the leaders of Syria and Turkey on defense and energy. The parties discussed overcoming the consequences of the war and stability.
The head of Serbian intelligence reported on the preparation of an explosion on the gas pipeline by a person from a group of migrants. The discovered explosives had US markings.
Wang Yi and Lavrov discussed cooperation in the UN Security Council for a ceasefire. The parties plan joint settlement of navigation issues in the region.
Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Tehran regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy infrastructure. He threatened to destroy bridges.