Ukraine receives further EUR 4B from EU under G7 loan scheme
The European Commission has disbursed the ninth tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, worth EUR 4 billion.
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30 September 2025
Four EU countries have spent more on Russian gas than on aid to Ukraine during war – Greenpeace
France, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands paid Russia more for liquefied natural gas (LNG) between 2022 and June 2025 than they spent on aid to Ukraine.
Situation at ZNPP critical – Zelensky
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has become critical due to a prolonged power outage.
Russia’s oil and gas sector doomed to decline due to sanctions – intelligence
Russia’s oil and gas sector, if international sanctions continue, is doomed to production cuts and declining profitability.
29 September 2025
Ukraine entering arms markets in US, EU, Middle East, Africa – president
Ukraine plans to launch controlled exports of surplus weapons, with agreements already reached to establish four export platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry delegation leaves for US to discuss joint drone production
A Ukrainian delegation headed by Deputy Defense Minister Serhii Boiev departed for the United States on Monday to discuss military cooperation, including the joint production of drones.
Without cooperation with Ukraine, Europe risks falling behind in drone production — Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European partners to join drone production in Ukraine, including interceptor drones, so as not to cede the field to Russia.
Russia introduces four-day work week amid unemployment – intelligence
Russian enterprises are being forced to cut working days as the labor market buckles under crisis and demand for goods declines.
28 September 2025
PM Svyrydenko: frontline regions priority in winter energy preparations
Despite ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the government is working to ensure a stable heating season, with all preparatory procedures set to be completed by October 15.
Government has appointed general director of Chornobyl NPP
The government has approved the appointment of the director general of the state-owned specialized enterprise Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Sweden backs plan to provide Ukraine with ‘reparations loan’
Chair of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee Roksolana Pidlasa discussed with Sweden’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Åberg, the mechanism for granting Ukraine a loan funded by frozen Russian assets.
27 September 2025
Sybiha on blackout at Zaporizhzhia NPP: Russia preparing to ‘steal’ plant
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia had constructed 200 kilometers of power transmission lines in preparation for an attempt to “steal” the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), connect it to its own grid, and restart operations.
Ukraine lacks funding to produce interceptor drones - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine lacks the funding to produce interceptor drones.
Ukraine’s largest technology conference IT Arena 2025 kicks off in Lviv
The largest event for Ukraine’s IT sector, IT Arena 2025, is taking place at the Lviv Arena Stadium on September 26-28, 2025. This event annually brings together leading experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and startup teams from around the world.
26 September 2025
European Commission offers to use frozen Russian assets for €140 billion loan to Ukraine – Politico
The European Commission has offered to use immobilized Russian assets to finance a new €140 billion loan for Ukraine.
25 September 2025
Ukraine and EU extend ‘transport visa-free regime’ until March 2027
Ukraine and the European Commission have extended the Agreement on the Liberalization of Freight Transport for another 15 months.
Zelensky discusses increasing U.S. investment in Ukraine with representatives of leading U.S. companies
During his visit to New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with presidents and CEOs of leading American companies to discuss expanding investment in Ukraine and supporting its economy.
Ukraine’s budget to save at least UAH 15B annually by cutting inefficient programmes – Hetmantsev
By canceling ‘non-mandatory’ and inefficient budget-funded programmes, at least UAH 15 billion annually can be redirected to more urgent needs.
China cancels unofficial subsidies for copper and nickel imports from Russia — intelligence
In September, the Chinese government canceled unofficial subsidies that helped state-owned companies import copper and nickel from Russia. Previously, these benefits, in the form of discounts or fixed payments, compensated for logistics costs and provided competitive advantages to Russian suppliers.
24 September 2025
EU 'reparations loan' for Ukraine could reach EUR 130B – Reuters
The European Union's "reparations loan" for Ukraine could be up to 130 billion euros, according to EU officials close to the talks, with the size to be finalized after the International Monetary Fund's assessment of Ukraine's financing needs in 2026 and 2027.
Ukraine should create its own Silicon Valley —TechnoSport Federation president
Ukraine, which is experiencing rapid technological development and ranks first in Europe for FPV drone production, would benefit from establishing its own Silicon Valley.
Russian drones target locomotives and electrical substations — Ukrzaliznytsia head
Since mid-summer, Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure, launching an average of six to seven Shahed drones nearly every night.
Ukraine successfully passes EU screening on tough food safety chapter – Ministry of Economy
Ukraine has completed bilateral screening meetings with the European Commission on Chapter 12 of the EU accession negotiations, titled 'Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Policy'.
Ukraine already exported over 4 million tonnes of wheat in MY 2025/26
As of September 22, since the start of the 2025/2026 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 5.82 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops, including 4.02 million tonnes of wheat.
23 September 2025
Russia’s Astrakhan gas processing plant halts operations after drone attack – Reuters
Russia’s Astrakhan gas processing plant, owned by Gazprom, halted production of motor fuel on September 22 after a fire caused by a drone attack.
Another blackout at Zaporizhzhia NPP
The only power transmission line supplying the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been disconnected.
Ukraine and South Korea preparing 13 more joint economic projects
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, Oleksii Kuleba, held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, Koo Yun Cheol, to discuss next steps in implementing joint infrastructure projects.
22 September 2025
Ukraine proposes expanding Grain from Ukraine program to more African countries
Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, Denys Bashlyk, met with a delegation from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Ukraine, led by Director Richard Ragan.
Naftogaz and Western partners allocate $2.5B to purchase gas for Ukraine
Naftogaz, together with its international partners, has allocated US$2.5 billion to purchase gas for Ukraine.
Zelensky signs law introducing special rules for Defense City residents
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law aimed at creating favorable conditions for defense industry companies and strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.