Ukraine has funds for the army and social payments, but needs 90 billion euros for energy. Without the help of partners, preparations for the heating season are at risk.
The abolition of special obligations for Ukrnafta from March 31 may lead to a resource deficit. Experts predict a transformation of the PSO mechanism.
Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement with Bulgaria. The document provides for joint weapons production and the creation of a new gas corridor.
The US President stated that he had no complaints about the Russian vessel due to the humanitarian crisis. The tanker "Anatoly Kolodkin" is carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 22. 35 billion for over 600 protective solutions for energy facilities and Ukrzaliznytsia. The work includes physical protection and decentralization.
A critical shortage of water and food has been recorded in the occupied city due to the blockade. The Ombudsman called for the opening of a humanitarian corridor to save civilians.
Payments under the National Cashback program for January 2026 have begun. New rates of 5% and 15% are in effect since March, depending on the category of goods purchased.
The Cabinet of Ministers directed funds to protect energy facilities, substations, and railways in rear regions. The funding will cover 30% of needs and debts for past work.
Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev explained the choice of cashback instead of limiting fuel prices. Citizens spend 75% of the received funds on utility payments.
The enemy hit an industrial facility in Poltava district, damaging equipment. Due to the shelling, over 5,000 subscribers currently have no gas supply.
The Hungarian Prime Minister ordered to stop gas supplies to Ukraine from July to resume oil transit. This decision threatens lawsuits and damages.
The Executive Committee of Zaporizhzhia has officially decided to stop heat supply on March 29. The concern "City Heat Networks" will begin disconnecting all consumers.
Owners of evacuation points will receive reimbursement for water, heating, and electricity. Applications for payments can be submitted online through the Pension Fund portal.
Due to the morning shelling, 21,000 residents of Slavutych are without power. Critical infrastructure is operating on generators, and energy workers are restoring the networks.
Russia reported shooting down 389 drones in 13 regions. The NOVATEK plant in the port of Ust-Luga is on fire, and the Belgorod region is without electricity due to missiles.
A missile strike on Belgorod caused significant damage to the energy infrastructure. The city experienced disruptions in electricity, water, and heating supply.
26 injured are in hospitals, there are no fatalities. Dozens of buildings, an architectural monument, and transport worth 650 thousand hryvnias have been damaged.
Ukraine is preparing a program to adapt its legislation to EU law and is implementing systemic solutions to protect critical infrastructure. The parties discussed the development of distributed generation and water supply stability.
An explosion occurred at the plant in Port Arthur, causing a fire and heavy smoke. There were no casualties, and residents were urged to stay indoors due to emissions.
The capital is stopping the supply of heat to residential buildings to save money for Kyiv residents. Social institutions will be disconnected only upon individual requests from their heads.
In 2026, utility benefits are provided for incomes up to UAH 4660 per person. Child benefits amount to UAH 2100, and discounts on utility services reach 50%.
In the Piana del Sole area, two pensioners were hospitalized due to a gas cylinder explosion. Rescuers evacuated 29 residents and cleared the debris of the buildings.
Due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on a plant in Qatar, LNG exports will stop in 10 days. Global gas prices are soaring due to the deficit.
European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen called on EU countries to start filling storage facilities early to avoid a price surge. Governments are being offered to lower their targets.
The government will finance the purchase of batteries and generators for elevators and systems in Kyiv's buildings. The Kyiv City State Administration must form a list of objects within 30 days.
The plan includes the protection of critical infrastructure and 200 MW of generation. Svyrydenko instructed to finalize the document regarding heat supply by April 2026.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for preparing energy facilities in frontline regions and Kyiv Oblast for winter. The funding will cover substations and generation systems.
Due to poor quality services, consumers were written off UAH 36. 4 million for January. In Kyiv, heating bills were not issued at all for billions of hryvnias.
The Mykolaiv executive committee is stopping heat supply due to warming weather. Social infrastructure facilities will be able to receive heating upon separate requests from institutions.
The German government plans to create a gas reserve before winter, as storage facilities are only 22% full. The mechanism will protect the system from external shocks and crises.
