Government allocates additional UAH 3B from reserve fund for road repairs
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 3 billion from the state budget's reserve fund for repairs of national highways.
Economy
On Monday, power outage schedules to apply only to industrial consumers
In parts of Ukraine, on Monday, March 9, from 08:00 until the end of the day, hourly electricity outage schedules and power limitation schedules will apply only to industrial consumers.
08 March 2026
NBU announces independent audit of cash transport from Austria to Ukraine via Hungary
The National Bank of Ukraine is initiating an independent audit of the processes and contractual relations between all parties involved in the transportation of funds and valuables from Austria to Ukraine via Hungary.
European statistics bolster crisis preparedness, chief of Ukraine’s State Statistics Service says
European countries are beginning to adapt their statistical systems to respond rapidly to emergencies, including those related to war.
PM Svyrydenko discusses energy and defense cooperation with Dutch PM Rob Jetten
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten discussed strengthening cooperation in energy, defense production, and the agricultural sector.
Some gas production facilities halt operations in Poltava region following Russian drone attack
In the Poltava region, part of the gas production facilities suspended operations on March 8 after a Russian drone strike.
Hourly power cuts to be in effect in some regions on Sunday
On Sunday, March 8, hourly power cuts will be in effect for residents in some regions of Ukraine, while industrial users will face power restrictions.
07 March 2026
Oschadbank demands Hungary return its illegally seized assets and valuables
Oschadbank of Ukraine will take legal steps to reclaim the property and valuables that were illegally detained in Hungary on March 6.
Ukraine and Austria to cooperate in hydrogen energy sector
Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and Austria’s Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the renewable hydrogen sector.
06 March 2026
Ukraine, Europe considering joint development of missile systems – Kubilius
Ukraine is considering the development of missile systems together with European partners amid the need to expand defense production as weapons stockpiles in EU countries shrink.
Czech arms companies interested in cooperation with Ukraine, industry representative says
The defense industry of the Czech Republic is interested in supporting Ukraine because it is beneficial for itself.
Four regions left without power due to attacks on energy infrastructure
As of the morning of March 6, Russian attacks have left residents in four regions without power; electricity consumption has increased.
National Bank demands Hungary to release Oschadbank cash-in-transit employees
The National Bank is demanding the release of employees of the Oschadbank cash-in-transit team who are being illegally held on the territory of Hungary.
Germany allocates more than €200M to Ukraine for civil protection
Germany is providing over EUR 200 million to protect Ukraine's civilian population and critical infrastructure.
Shmyhal and Swedish ambassador discuss expanding energy cooperation
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Sweden’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Åberg, to discuss the current state of cooperation in the energy sector and future directions for its expansion.
Russia's timber harvesting volumes fell by 10% in 2025 – intelligence
In 2025, Russia's total commercial timber harvesting volumes fell by 10% compared with 2024, dropping to 176 million cubic meters.
05 March 2026
Zelensky: Decision on EUR 90B loan for Ukraine expected in two weeks
The issue of unlocking a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine will be addressed at a meeting of the European Council currently scheduled for March 19.
Rising oil prices not enough to balance Russia's budget – Reuters
The increase in global oil prices to their highest level since July 2024 following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran is insufficient to balance Russia's budget revenues.
04 March 2026
Slovakia approves cancellation of contract with Ukraine on emergency electricity supplies
The Slovak government on Wednesday approved the termination of a contract between the Slovak electricity transmission system operator SEPS and Ukraine.
Russia manipulates IAEA mission to conceal real situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP – SPRAVDI
Russia is conducting disinformation campaigns around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in order to hide its crimes or shift responsibility for them onto Ukraine, manipulating the IAEA mission and seeking to "normalize" the seizure of the Ukrainian plant.
Ukrposhta paid over UAH 3.6B in taxes in 2025
JSC Ukrposhta, together with its employees, paid more than UAH 3.6 billion in taxes to national and local budgets last year.
03 March 2026
Pro-Kremlin experts admit Russia’s economy on brink of collapse – intel
Leading economic institutions in Russia have confirmed that the country’s economy is on the verge of stagflation.
Implementation of resilience plans estimated at UAH 215 billion – PM Svyrydenko
The total funding required for measures to prepare for the next winter, as envisaged by regional and municipal resilience plans, amounts to UAH 215 billion.
Ukraine planning to inject 13 billion cubic meters of gas into storage by winter – Shmyhal
As part of preparations for the coming winter, Ukraine plans to inject at least 13 billion cubic meters of gas into underground storage facilities. The country also needs to work on securing more than €5 billion from partners for winter preparations.
IAEA confirms damage to Iranian uranium enrichment plant in Natanz
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed, based on satellite images, that Israeli and US attacks have damaged the entrance buildings of an underground uranium enrichment plant in the Iranian city of Natanz.
New strikes leave residents of frontline regions without power, Ukrenergo says
As of March 3, Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have left customers in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions without power.
Users with distributed generation to be exempted from power outage schedules
If at least 80% of customers on a single line are supplied with electricity from distributed generation, hourly power outage schedules will not apply to such lines.
02 March 2026
Zelensky: Croatia offered Hungary necessary amount of oil, but Orban refused
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is aware that Croatia proposed supplying oil to Hungary, but the Hungarian government declined the proposal.
Trade between EU and Russia collapses to historic low – intelligence
Trade turnover between the European Union and Russia at the end of 2025 fell to the lowest level in recorded history, and Russia has effectively lost its status as one of the key trading partners of a united Europe.