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Ukraine is ready for an energy truce, but Russia continues to strike energy facilities and critical infrastructure.
The government submitted the 2027 draft budget to parliament with UAH 4. 885 trillion allocated for defense. More funds were also earmarked for education, healthcare, and business support.
77% of Ukrainians believe that armed resistance should continue after Russia's attacks on the energy infrastructure. 12% support any demands by the Russian Federation.
The EPA repealed Biden-era rules requiring power plants to cut 90% of their emissions by 2032. The authorities expect savings of $300 billion.
Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russia's critical infrastructure if Moscow mutually refrains from attacks. Zelenskyy expects specifics from the partners.
Heating will start after three days with an average temperature of up to +8 °C, by decision of the local authorities. Communities are 79.2% ready.
Serhii Koretskyi said that the winter would be difficult, but Ukraine had prepared resilience plans and three response scenarios.
Canada will allocate approximately $546 million to Ukraine for gas purchases and reserves ahead of winter. Another $144 million will be allocated to energy projects.
G20 energy talks involving a representative of Russia will be held in Houston. The meeting will take place amid fuel shortages and rising prices.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would respond to strikes on the energy system in winter. He called for negotiations, an energy truce and exchanges.
In the capital, the entire network of municipal healthcare facilities is planned to be equipped with backup sources of electricity, water and heating by the end of October.
Ukraine and the United States are working to resume negotiations after the elections in russia. Possible agreements include energy and grain exports.
Canada plans to produce millions of drones over the next two years and transfer a third of its output to Ukraine. The exact quantities and models have not yet been determined.
Canada will finance the purchase of American interceptor missiles for Ukraine through the JUMPSTART mechanism. The type and delivery timeline have not yet been disclosed.
ECB President Christine Lagarde expects gas prices to potentially rise due to supply disruptions and a cold winter. Extreme weather could make food more expensive.
In August, annual inflation in Ukraine rose to 8. 1%, while prices increased by 0.1% over the month. Fuel prices saw the sharpest increase.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy will be in Canada from September 9 to 11. They will visit three cities and discuss defense, the economy, and energy.
Zelenskyy met with Iceland's foreign minister on his way to Canada. The parties discussed preparations for winter, energy, air defense, and defense technologies.
In Kyiv, 97% of schools teach in a blended format, while 3% teach remotely. Safety, shelters, and prolonged air-raid alerts determine the format of classes.
EU gas storage facilities are 67% full, while investments in phasing out Russian energy resources amount to €54. 3 billion instead of €300 billion.
The government allocated nearly UAH 400 million to restore 11 buildings in five cities in Kharkiv region. The main works will take place in 2026–2027.
Due to attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in five regions remain without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast.
Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the next six months. Serious negotiations are unlikely before 2027.
One of DTEK's thermal power plants ceased generation after several waves of Russian attacks. The plant's equipment was substantially damaged.
Zelenskyy said that Russia is ready for negotiations. Ukraine wants to restore the diplomatic process and agree on de-escalation by winter.
79. 2% of Ukraine's residential buildings have been prepared for the heating season. Particular attention is being paid to frontline regions and reserves for restoration.
The capital is building up reserves of water and food in case of outages and emergencies. Hot meals will be available to 25,000 people.
More than 380,000 families in frontline communities will receive a one-time payment of UAH 19,400 for heating. Applications are accepted until October 30.
Serhii Beskrestnov predicts massive Russian strikes on Kyiv's systems this winter. He called for considering the evacuation of civilians and warned of a shortage of Patriots.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.