Denys Shmyhal
Estonia will contribute another 100,000 euros to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The country’s total contribution will exceed 2.7 million euros.
The government has launched a project for the underground storage of petroleum products to ensure stable supplies. The fuel market remains balanced, and reserves are sufficient.
Communities are advised to prepare generators and set up Points of Invincibility nearby.
Water supply and wastewater tariffs are set by local authorities. Plans are in place to protect water infrastructure facilities from attacks.
The Czech Republic has increased financial support for businesses cooperating with Ukraine and is preparing a mission of companies to restore infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Havlíček confirmed a visit to Ukraine in the autumn.
Ukraine’s power system got through a period of record August heat without electricity outage schedules. This was achieved thanks to adjusted repairs, the involvement of gas-fired generation, and increased imports.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to compile lists of critical facilities separately for the winter and summer periods. This will make it possible to distribute electricity more efficiently and increase the amount available to household consumers.
First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia is aimed at destroying the water supply in Ukraine. He emphasized that without water and sewage, it is difficult to survive more than three days.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova discussed infrastructure projects and border control. The parties agreed to seek solutions to speed up border crossing.
Ukraine prepares its energy system for the August heat, which could increase consumption by 1 GW. The schedules for NPP repairs have been adjusted, greater imports are being prepared, but restrictions for industry are possible.
Україна запропонувала Канаді стратегічний міст енергетичної безпеки з постачанням LNG та укладення довгострокової угоди на 30 років. Також обговорюється грантова підтримка Канади на 650 млн канадських доларів для закупівлі газу.
A blogger demonstrated with facts why Fedorov's report is nothing but PR, far from reality.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky proposed appointing new ministers, including Shmyhal as first vice prime minister. The Rada will consider the proposal in the near future.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on individual heating points for buildings with centralized heat supply. Installation will be carried out at the initiative of owners or local authorities.
The President awarded former Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree. Also, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky were received by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi and the Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletsky.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
Norway will allocate $10 million for the restoration of the Chernobyl shelter following a drone attack in February 2025. The funds will be channeled through a special EBRD account.
Shmyhal proposed that Azerbaijan create a new energy security architecture between the Caspian and Europe. He also spoke about the experience of countering Russia's energy terror.
The President held a meeting regarding the intensification of communication with the US and the preparation of new negotiations in Europe. The implementation of prisoner exchanges was also discussed.
The government has increased the RES support quota for 2026 to 1 GW for wind and solar generation. Investors will receive premiums based on auction results.
Norway will allocate a €40 million grant to Ukraine for energy resilience. The funds will be directed towards protection against attacks and the development of autonomous generation.
Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the FPU at the IX Congress in Kyiv. Energy Minister Shmyhal announced salary increases and strengthened protection for workers.
The government has added energy storage systems to the list of critical infrastructure for their protection. More than 500 MW of such capacity has already been installed in Ukraine.
Energy Minister Shmyhal discussed moving a gas turbine to a Ukrainian TPP with Siemens. Germany will allocate 46 million euros for grid modernization.
The government is introducing direct PPA contracts between businesses and local producers. Enterprises with at least 60% self-generation will not be subject to power outages.
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.
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.
Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.