Moldova joins US sanctions against Rosneft, Lukoil
Moldova has joined U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil.
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19 December 2025
Small vegetable storage facilities will not solve Ukraine’s harvest preservation problem – MP
Member of Parliament and member of the Parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy Dmytro Solomchuk told Ukrinform that the issue of crop storage cannot be resolved by building small vegetable storage facilities.
18 December 2025
Public debt restructuring: Ukraine exchanges GDP-linked bonds
Ukraine has carried out an exchange of GDP warrants issued in 2015, with a total value of USD 2.6 billion, for conventional debt securities due 2030, 2032, and 2034.
EU imposes sanctions on 41 more tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet
On December 18, the European Union imposed restrictive measures against 41 oil tankers belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet.
Germany provides Ukraine with additional €70 million in winter assistance
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will allocate an additional €70 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector.
Russia attacks energy facilities overnight, power outages recorded in three regions
As of the morning of December 18, Russian strikes have left consumers without electricity in the Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Cocoa prices rise amid reduced surplus expectations
Cocoa prices in New York are rising for a second consecutive day, as traders factor in worsening forecasts for excess supply on the market this season and purchasing prospects.
Von der Leyen: Europe has already taken major steps toward its strategic independence
Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and the shift in U.S. priorities amid China's rise are forcing the EU to focus on its own strategy of economic independence, security, and defense.
17 December 2025
Latvia contributes EUR 200,000 to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
Latvia has announced the allocation of EUR 200,000 to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
US Senate passes defense budget including $400M for Ukraine
The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which, among other provisions, includes $400 million in assistance for Ukraine.
European Parliament approves EU plan to phase out imports of Russian gas
The European Parliament has approved the European Union’s plan to gradually end imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027.
Tankers carrying Russian oil rejected by India idle off China's coast – Bloomberg
A fleet of tankers loaded with Russia's Urals crude has gathered off China's eastern coast after India—the largest buyer of the grade—curbed purchases due to Western sanctions.
Expert outlines reasons for December LPG price increase
The increase in LPG prices in December was driven by delays in fuel supplies and falling temperatures.
16 December 2025
EU preparing EUR 90B reparations loan for Ukraine, two thirds for military support
France and the European Commission are considering providing a EUR 90 billion reparations loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, to finance Ukraine in 2026-2027.
Subsoil agreement with U.S.: Ministry of Economy approves new documents on subsoil use conditions
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved a new version of the model agreements on subsoil use conditions within the framework of U.S.–Ukraine arrangements.
Netherlands to allocate EUR 3.5B to support Ukraine next year - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for financial support, which will reach EUR 3.5 billion next year, as well as for the provision of weapons, air defense systems, and contributions to the PURL initiative.
Moldova to return Lukoil fuel terminal at Chișinău Airport to state ownership
The Moldovan authorities will return to state ownership the assets of Lukoil located on the premises of Chișinău International Airport within 20 days, due to the company’s failure to meet the requirements for selling its assets.
15 December 2025
Ukraine transports 162M tonnes of cargo via maritime corridor, including nearly 100M tonnes of grain
Since the launch of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, more than 162 million tonnes of cargo have been handled, including over 98 million tonnes of grain, with nearly 7,000 vessels passing through the route.
Zelensky in Berlin: during war, Ukraine not only asks for help but offers joint weapons production
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the war, Ukraine is not only asking for help, but also offering joint defense production.
Zelensky: every power plant in Ukraine has been affected by Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that for many months, the main target of Russian strike drones and missiles has been the energy sector, and now there is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been affected by the strikes.
Verkhovna Rada Committee supports bill to rename kopiika to shah
The Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Customs Policy of the Ukrainian Parliament has recommended that the parliament adopt a bill to change the name of Ukraine’s fractional currency coin (kopiika) to shah.
Over 11,000 companies close in Ukraine this year: Which sectors have longest lifespan
Over the course of eleven months, 11,223 companies closed in Ukraine, with the highest number recorded in September and most frequently in Kyiv.
Almost all critical infrastructure electrified in Odesa — DTEK
In Odesa and the Odesa region, electricity supply has been restored to 184,500 customers, and nearly all critical infrastructure that was cut off due to the Russian attack on December 13 has been electrified.
New joint venture to produce Ukrainian drones in Germany
Ukrainian and German drone manufacturers are establishing a joint defense venture, Quantum Frontline Industries, as part of the new "Build with Ukraine" initiative, paving the way for the first industrial-scale production of Ukrainian drones in Europe.
14 December 2025
Kamyshin to step down from Ukrzaliznytsia supervisory board
Oleksandr Kamyshin will terminate his mandate as a member of the supervisory board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia on December 29, 2025.
13 December 2025
Ukraine imposes record sanctions on nearly 700 Russian “shadow fleet” vessels – Zelensky
On Saturday, Ukraine’s sanctions against nearly 700 additional vessels of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, which transports petroleum products, came into force.
Zaporizhzhia NPP ran on generators during overnight attack - Ukrenergo
During Russia's December 13 attack, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected from Ukraine's power grid for more than an hour due to damage to power transmission lines.
Russian attack leaves over one million consumers left without power – Ukrenergo
More than one million consumers have been left without electricity as a result of an overnight Russian attack, and repair work has already begun.
Over 83% of sunflower harvest completed in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, sunflower has been harvested from 58,000 hectares, or 83.3 percent of the planned area, while corn has been collected from 5,300 hectares, or 42.7 percent of the forecast.
Law on mobile internet speed control will not affect tariffs – Ministry of Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has dismissed rumors that new requirements for internet speed would force operators to raise service prices, saying there are no grounds for such claims.