Kremlin analysts publicly acknowledge deep problems in Russia’s banking system – CCD
Pro-Kremlin analysts are publicly acknowledging serious structural problems in Russia’s banking sector for the first time.
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08 December 2025
07 December 2025
Russians strike energy facilities in Poltava and Chernihiv regions
Russians struck energy infrastructure facilities in the Poltava region, particularly in the city of Kremenchuk, and the Chernihiv region last night.
China edges Russia out of Mongolian exports — intelligence
China is consolidating its position as Mongolia’s key economic partner, rapidly expanding purchases of Mongolian coal and financing new logistics routes that deepen Ulaanbaatar’s dependence on its southern neighbor while simultaneously reducing Russia’s role in regional trade.
Russia scraps North Siberian railway project due to lack of funds
The Kremlin has finally abandoned plans to build the North Siberian Railway, which was supposed to become a key transport corridor for coal exports and the Northern Sea Route.
Ukrenergo: electricity situation may take weeks to improve
Ukrenergo CEO Vitalii Zaychenko believes that it may take weeks to improve the electricity supply situation after the Russian attack on the night of December 6.
Electricity outage schedules in effect on Sunday
In all regions of Ukraine on Sunday, December 7, electricity consumption schedules will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59, with three to four rotation blocks being disconnected.
06 December 2025
Russia's structural reform plan essentially detached from reality – intelligence
The new economic strategy developed by the Kremlin envisions increased state pressure under the guise of empty promises of growth and modernization.
Emergency power cuts implemented in several regions
Emergency power cuts have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine on December 6 as a result of a massive Russian missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure.
Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily loses external power supply due to overnight shelling – IAEA
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant temporarily lost all external power supply during the night of December 5–6. This was the 11th such incident since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Ukraine expands electricity consumption restrictions following massive attack
In Ukraine, as a result of Russia’s massive strike on energy facilities on Saturday, December 6, the scope of previously forecast electricity consumption restriction measures has been increased.
Ukraine’s vegetable oil export revenues consistently exceed $5.6B – UCAB
Despite the war, Ukraine remains a key player in the global vegetable oil market, with sunflower oil accounting for the lion’s share (89%) of the category, while the share of soybean and rapeseed oils is gradually increasing.
U.S. oil shows weekly gains amid rising tensions in Venezuela
WTI oil prices are showing weekly growth amid escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela and the expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
05 December 2025
IAEA conducting another special mission at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sites
From December 1 to 12, 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is carrying out another special mission at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure facilities that are critical for the safety of nuclear power plants.
Chernobyl confinement loses key safety functions, comprehensive restoration needed – IAEA
According to experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was damaged in a drone strike in February, has lost its primary safety functions. However, its main structures and monitoring systems did not sustain irreversible damage.
Cabinet of Ministers allows Ukrenergo to buy electricity to cover technical losses
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision aimed at curbing the growth of electricity transmission tariffs.
Russia builds shadow fleet of more than 1,240 tankers – CCD
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has built a shadow fleet of more than 1,240 tankers to circumvent Western sanctions and continue selling oil.
Emergency power outages in effect in six regions – Ukrenergo
On the morning of December 5, emergency electricity outages are being implemented in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk regions, and partially in Kirovohrad region.
Britain may hand GBP 8B of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine – media
The United Kingdom is considering transferring £8 billion (nearly $11 billion) worth of Russian assets frozen on its territory to Ukraine.
Ukraine and EU discuss next steps in aligning energy legislation
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olha Yukhymchuk took part in the meeting of Cluster 3 of the Subcommittee on Economic and Other Sectoral Cooperation of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee.
04 December 2025
Ukrenergo creates Ethics and Anti-Corruption Committee
The Supervisory Board of Ukrenergo has established an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Committee aimed at strengthening independent oversight of integrity-related matters.
US allows operations with Lukoil gas stations outside Russia until late April
On December 4, the U.S. Department of the Treasury allowed operations with Lukoil gas stations located outside Russia by issuing a general license valid until April 29, 2026.
Ukraine bets on private sector and localization of defense-production, says DM Shmyhal
Ukraine's key advantage is that it relies on the private sector and strives for complete localization in weapons production.
IMF announces conditions for launching new program for Ukraine
The IMF Executive Board will make a decision on a new program for Ukraine only after the authorities fulfill the preconditions and financing guarantees are secured within the framework of the new agreements.
Russian attacks cause power outages in three regions
As of the morning of December 4, consumers in three regions remained without electricity following overnight Russian strikes.
Over 99% of boiler houses operating in Ukraine – Regional Development Ministry
As of December 3, more than 99% of boiler houses across Ukraine are operational, and 99% of the housing stock is connected to heating, according to Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development Kostiantyn Kovalchuk.
Naftogaz imports 4.4 bcm of gas since May
Since May 2025, Naftogaz Group has imported around 4.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas to prepare for the heating season, with total imports expected to exceed 5 billion cubic meters by year‑end.
Collapse of Rosneft's revenues threatens related sectors of Russia's economy – intelligence
A steep decline in the financial performance of Rosneft could trigger a chain reaction of reduced solvency in related sectors such as logistics, oilfield services, and machine building.
03 December 2025
Turkish expert: global drone production relies on Ukraine’s experience
The global defense industry is entering the second phase of developing kamikaze drones and FPV drones, which involves integrating them with other systems, in particular thanks to Ukraine's experience.
EU adds Russia to “grey list” over money laundering concerns
On December 3, the European Commission added Russia to the list of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Ukrainian government initiates immediate termination of supervisory boards of several state energy companies
On December 3, the government adopted a decision that continues the personnel reboot in the energy and defense sectors.