Yuriy Boyko

People's Deputy of Ukraine

Yuriy Anatoliyovych Boyko was born on October 9, 1958, in the city of Horlivka, Donetsk Oblast. He received two higher education degrees: in 1981, he graduated from the D. Mendeleev Moscow Institute of Chemical Technology with a degree in engineering, chemical technology, and in 2001, he graduated from the East Ukrainian University with a degree in engineering economics. People's Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of the 6th, 8th, and 9th convocations. He began his career at the Zorya chemical plant in Rubizhne, where he rose to the position of general director. He held leadership positions in the oil refining industry, including heading Lysychansknaftoorgsyntez and Ukrtatnafta, and later NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine. He served as Minister of Fuel and Energy, Minister of Energy and Coal Industry, and also Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine (in the governments of Viktor Yanukovych and Mykola Azarov). Until 2025, he headed the parliamentary group "Platform for Life and Peace" in the Verkhovna Rada, which was founded by former members of the banned political party "Opposition Platform — For Life."

1999

Headed the board of OJSC "Lysychansknaftoorgsyntez"

2002

Appointed head of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine"

2004

Awarded the title Hero of Ukraine and the Order of "State" for settling gas debts

2004

Awarded the title "Hero of Ukraine" for settling gas debts

2005

Elected chairman of the Republican Party of Ukraine

2006

Appointed Minister of Fuel and Energy of Ukraine (in the government of Viktor Yanukovych)

2010

Headed the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine (in the government of Mykola Azarov)

2012

Appointed Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine

2014

Headed the party list of the "Opposition Bloc" in the parliamentary elections

2019

Ran for President as an independent candidate and a member of the "Opposition Bloc" party

2025

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision regarding Yuriy Boyko's deprivation of state awards

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Ukraine needs up to $1 billion more to buy gas for winter - Russian strikes force energy plan revision - Reuters

Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.

Economy • September 17, 02:36 PM • 5924 views

Heating season 2025: Ukraine plans to accumulate 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas by November, but this may not be enough

The Ukrainian government aims to accumulate 13. 2 billion cubic meters of gas by November. Yuriy Boyko, a member of the Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo, noted that this volume does not guarantee a smooth passage of the heating season due to military risks.

Economy • September 4, 11:27 AM • 3813 views

74% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, 50% trust Prytula - poll

A KMIS poll showed that 74% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, and 50% trust Prytula. Goncharenko and Murayev were added to the list, but the military was not included.

Society • May 20, 09:24 AM • 6304 views

47% of Ukrainians have positive expectations from the signing of the Minerals Agreement - preliminary results of a KIIS survey

Almost half of Ukrainians have a positive assessment of the Minerals Agreement between Ukraine and the United States. About 22% have negative expectations, and 19% believe that it will not have any impact.

Society • May 7, 09:10 AM • 8843 views

Despite numerous violations by Russia, gas transmission systems and power plants have not been attacked - Ukrenergo

Despite the violation of the "energy truce", large infrastructure facilities, such as "Ukrenergo", are not attacked. However, Russia is attacking frontline facilities.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:31 PM • 10352 views

The cold snap has led to a load on the energy system, but the current state of equipment allows keeping the situation under control - "Ukrenergo"

Due to the sharp cooling, the load on the Ukrainian energy system has increased. Electricity imports cover the evening deficit, allowing the system to be kept in balance.

Society • April 10, 11:50 AM • 8722 views