At a meeting in Vinnytsia, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of alternative energy using community funds. Direct funding for local air defense groups was also permitted.
Due to worn-out networks and military spending, water and heat are disappearing en masse across Russian regions. Large-scale utility accidents have been recorded in Engels and Voronezh.
Melnyk called for stripping the Russian Federation of its status in the UN Security Council due to terror against civilians. The beginning of 2026 has become the deadliest for civilians in history.
The government has clarified the mechanism for reducing the cost of services in case of their inadequate quality due to shelling. Kyiv residents will have their bills for January 2026 recalculated.
Accumulated funds under the program can be used until June 30, 2026. The maximum payout amount is 3,000 hryvnias per month.
Energy Minister Shmyhal discussed moving a gas turbine to a Ukrainian TPP with Siemens. Germany will allocate 46 million euros for grid modernization.
Accumulated National Cashback funds must be spent by June 30, otherwise they will be returned to the budget. From July, the program will operate as usual.
LNG shipments to Europe are falling due to the war in the Middle East and demand in Asia. The region is forced to compete for resources to fill gas storage facilities.
The boy died of exhaustion and alcohol poisoning due to parental neglect. A social worker is suspected of negligence, and other children have been removed from the family.
Sybiha noted new dynamics on Ukraine's path to the EU following the elections in Hungary. The unblocked 90 billion loan will be used for drones and winter preparations.
The SBU is investigating 130,000 cases regarding Russian aggression and strikes on infrastructure. More than a thousand occupiers have already been served with notices of suspicion for committing war crimes.
The Ministry of Justice has released a list of property that is not subject to seizure for debts. The threshold for the recovery of a sole residence has been increased to 50 minimum wages.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking Western allies for air defense systems to prepare for intensive winter shelling. In the summer, the Kremlin plans new offensives despite significant losses and resource problems.
The government has allocated 242 million UAH for additional payments to 12,000 energy and railway workers. Each specialist will receive 20,000 UAH for their work in March.
The government is allocating nearly 4 billion hryvnias for the capital's heat supply but criticizes the slow pace of work. Klitschko must provide schedules and contracts by May 10.
Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.
Zelenskyy and Costa discussed opening six negotiation clusters with the EU. Ukraine expects the unblocking of 90 billion euros in financial aid.
In Yerevan, Zelenskyy discussed a €90 billion aid package and the strengthening of air defense. The Head of State also outlined three key tasks for the near future.
In Yerevan, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed gas supplies for the winter and the Drone Deal with Jonas Gahr Støre. Norway has already allocated nearly a billion dollars to Ukraine.
The program encouraged 41% of users to choose Ukrainian goods more frequently. Most participants spend the received funds on utility bills.
In the Kherson region, the occupiers are issuing coal instead of money only to holders of Russian passports. In this way, the enemy is forcing people into passportization and collecting personal data.
In the Rivne region, two teenagers were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a faulty boiler. The children's condition is mild, and they remain under medical supervision.
In April 2024, the share of Ukrainians in a state of stress dropped from 51% to 39%. The improvement is linked to the stabilization of the energy system following severe winter attacks.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the tariff of 4. 32 UAH per kWh until October 31, 2026. For homes with electric heating, a preferential price will apply during the winter period.
Draft Law No. 14271 will allow Ukrainians to create energy communities and sell surplus electricity. The document also simplifies licensing procedures.
Ukraine needs €5. 4 billion to prepare for the heating season. Shmyhal proposed measures to the EU to accelerate the procurement of equipment.
As the Minister of Energy reported, Ukraine needs at least 5. 4 billion euros to prepare for the heating season.
The President thanked the EU for the 90 billion euro aid package and new sanctions. The funds will be used to strengthen the army, air defense, and protect the energy system in winter.
