“Energy island” launched in Mykolaiv, covering 65% of critical infrastructure – Kim
An “energy island” has been launched in Mykolaiv, enabling the city to supply 65% of its critical infrastructure with electricity during blackouts.
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18 March 2026
17 March 2026
Ukraine to create strategic reserve within Ukraine Energy Support Fund – Shmyhal
Ukraine will establish a strategic reserve within the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which can be used as needed for repairs.
Senior SBU officials suspected in $600,000 business extortion scheme in Rivne region
Law enforcement authorities have notified a deputy head of the main directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, a deputy head of the SBU office in the Rivne region, and a civilian intermediary of suspicion over receiving unlawful benefits as part of a business extortion scheme.
Expert: IAEA has become “messenger” between parties to conflict
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not exercise effective oversight of compliance with nuclear safety standards at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as its structure is significantly influenced by the Russian Federation.
Power outages reported in four regions due to new Russian shelling, says Ukrenergo
As of March 17, power outages have affected users in the Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions due to Russian attacks.
Power restriction schedules on Tuesday to apply only to industrial users
On Tuesday, March 17, power restriction schedules will be in effect for industrial users in all regions of Ukraine.
Funds for targeted financial assistance to be redistributed from Social Policy Ministry savings
Targeted financial assistance will be paid from funds saved in the first quarter through a review of internal resources of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity.
16 March 2026
Over 7,000 utility workers receive extra payments – PM Svyrydenko
More than 7,000 housing and utility workers who helped restore energy infrastructure during the winter are receiving an additional UAH 20,000 for February. Similar payments are also planned for March.
Government working to fully fund regional resilience plans – Zelensky
The Cabinet of Ministers is working to ensure full financial resources for implementing regional resilience plans.
‘Energy Ramstein’: Shmyhal urges partners to allocate EUR 5.4B to Ukraine
The second ministerial meeting of the Ukraine Energy Coordinating Group, also known as the “Energy Ramstein,” took place in Brussels.
Ministry explains role of working group on restoring airport operations
A working group preparing for the restoration of airport operations in Ukraine will coordinate actions among all involved parties at the interagency level.
Ukrenergo receives official letter from Slovakia regarding termination of emergency assistance
Ukrenergo has received an official letter from the Slovak electricity transmission system operator SEPS regarding the unilateral termination of the Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement.
Fuel prices and supplies: PM Svyrydenko meets with representatives of largest gas station chains
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held a meeting with fuel market operators, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Energy, the Antimonopoly Committee, and the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
Ukraine to debut at global humanitarian expo DIHAD 2026 in Dubai
Ukraine will participate for the first time in one of the world's largest humanitarian aid and development exhibitions – Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) – which will take place on May 5-7, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, provided the security situation allows.
15 March 2026
Power outage schedules to be introduced in all regions of Ukraine on Monday at 17:00
On Monday, March 16, scheduled hourly power outages will be applied for household consumers across all regions of Ukraine from 17:00, while industrial consumers will face power capacity restrictions.
Zelensky: Russia's budget deficit reaches $100B, but can be covered by oil sales
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia's budget deficit this year amounts to $100 billion, but the Russians may be able to cover it if sanctions, especially those related to oil sales, are weakened.
Government to allocate UAH 11.2B to prepare 210 critical facilities for winter in Kyiv and frontline regions
At its next meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate UAH 11.2 billion to prepare 210 critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv and nine frontline regions for the upcoming heating season.
Russian defense industry absorbs civilian economy – intelligence
Russia's military-industrial complex is draining resources from other sectors of the economy, including enterprises that directly service it.
14 March 2026
EU extends sanctions against Russia for another six months
The European Council has extended the individual sanctions imposed over actions undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity for a further six months, until September 15, 2026.
Naftogaz briefs foreign diplomats on impact of Russian attacks on Druzhba pipeline
The Naftogaz Group, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, held a briefing for representatives of foreign diplomatic missions on the consequences of Russian attacks on the infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Massive Russian attack damages energy infrastructure, power outages adjusted
Damage to energy infrastructure has been reported following Russia’s massive attack, and electricity outage schedules have been adjusted in several regions of Ukraine.
Emergency power outages active in Kyiv and Bucha district
Emergency electricity outages have been introduced in Kyiv and the Bucha district of the Kyiv region.
Temporary U.S. sanctions relief will not save Russia – Vlasiuk
The suspension of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum product sales should not be overestimated in terms of its impact on Russia’s economy, given the country’s significant budget deficit.
Russia's manufacturing industry imitates import substitution, deteriorates technologically – intelligence
In Russia, the number of manufacturing enterprises reporting a deterioration in product quality due to dependence on imported components has increased.
13 March 2026
Naftogaz definitively wins $1.4 billion lawsuit against Gazprom
Naftogaz Group has secured a definitive victory in its legal dispute with Russia’s Gazprom over payment of $1.4 billion in debt for gas transit services.
US suspends sanctions for one month on Russian oil loaded onto tankers
The United States is suspending sanctions for one month on the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels before March 12.
Russia to not receive significant benefits from easing of US sanctions – Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assured that Putin's regime will not gain significant profits from the temporary easing of American sanctions on Russian oil.
Over 356,000 hectares of agricultural land sold in Ukraine last year
In 2025, more than 356,000 hectares of agricultural land, which had been subject to a moratorium prior to the opening of the market, were sold in Ukraine; the average price was UAH 57,400 per hectare.
Ukraine’s real GDP grew 1.8% in 2025 – State Statistics Service
According to preliminary estimates, Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.8% in 2025 compared with 2024.
12 March 2026
Hungary returns Oschadbank armored vehicles, but cash and gold still held
Armored cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Oschadbank that had been detained in Hungary were returned to Ukrainian diplomats and bank representatives on Thursday, but the money and gold they were carrying remain in Hungarian custody.