The President and Prime Minister of Ukraine welcomed the financial assistance from the EU for weapons and energy. The first tranche is expected in May-June to strengthen defense.
In Dnipro, Russian drones destroyed apartments from the 6th to the 9th floors. The number of injured has risen to 10 people, including two children in moderate condition.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 987 million for the restoration of damaged thermal power plants and alternative energy sources. The city must ensure stable heat supply for the winter.
Denys Shmyhal discussed the repair of the energy system and the purchase of up to 100 mobile substations. The government plans to double the speed of equipment delivery from partners.
The AccelerateEU plan envisages coordinating diesel and jet fuel supplies through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The EU will accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Due to drone strikes on energy facilities, there are power outages in Sumy Oblast and three other regions. Energy workers are carrying out restoration work for consumers.
Ukraine is preparing an international meeting to raise funds for energy recovery. The goal is to accelerate the financing of works and protect industry facilities.
Due to an accident at CET West, over 2,300 blocks in the Romanian capital were left without water supply. Authorities are launching another thermal power plant to restore services.
The President held a meeting with diplomats regarding activities in April and May. Priorities included a support package for Ukraine and new restrictions against Russia.
The President set a deadline for winter preparations by September 1. A number of regions and Kyiv are behind schedule in creating backup energy sources.
In Lviv region, a businessman was exposed who had exploited a man for food for over two decades. The victim was freed from a metal container at the age of 71.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine plans to reclaim its building on Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv. The building needs restoration.
The wear and tear of Russia's infrastructure has exceeded 50%, and the number of accidents has doubled. Due to war expenditures, regions are cutting funding and raising tariffs.
Sweden has allocated 4 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is discussing the transfer of Gripen aircraft. The parties also agreed on humanitarian aid and energy resilience.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with the US Treasury Secretary the strengthening of sanctions and preventing their lifting. The parties also reviewed investment projects.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine in the US discussed the parameters of a broader energy sector modernization program worth over $1 billion. The purchase of locomotives and LNG is also planned.
Minister Sybiha announced the discussion of Russian terror at the April 20 meeting. The attack claimed 15 lives and injured over 100 people.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the launch of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. The government also allocated UAH 22 billion for the protection of energy facilities.
The President heard a report on the state of the energy system and the protection of facilities. A number of regions are behind schedule.
The government has simplified the procedures for purchasing energy equipment and works to protect it until 2026. Data in Prozorro will be hidden for the safety of facilities.
Russian troops attacked the center of Konotop, injuring one person and damaging gas networks. Three cars were destroyed, and residents of damaged housing are being relocated.
Denys Shmyhal announced a winter preparation plan with gas injection into underground storage facilities. The minimum volume for stable system operation is 13.2 billion cubic meters.
Consumer inflation accelerated in March, with clothing, footwear, and fuel seeing the biggest price increases. Food prices rose by 1.3%, and eggs increased in value by 7.7%.
Due to Roskomnadzor's actions, banking applications and public services were blocked in Russia. Algorithms mistakenly identified legitimate traffic as hostile VPN requests.
The mayor instructed to calculate new tariffs due to rising fuel and energy prices. Reduced subsidies will allow funds to be directed to the heating season.
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.
Brussels urges governments to limit aid due to rising energy prices. Officials fear a new wave of inflation and rising national debt.
Ukraine ended the season with coal reserves of 2. 4 million tons and 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas. Gas production increased to 16.97 billion cubic meters, all 9 nuclear power plant units were operating.
The President held a meeting on infrastructure restoration and the development of alternative generation. Work continues on 245 facilities despite delays in aid.
Russia attacked gas pipelines, storage facilities, and heating systems for 151 days. Specialists have already begun preparations for the next winter period.
