Rolling blackouts to run all day Monday in most Ukrainian regions
Electricity consumption limits will be in place throughout Monday, November 10, in several regions due to the difficult situation in the power system caused by Russian strikes.
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09 November 2025
08 November 2025
Ukraine working with partners to strengthen air defense for energy infrastructure – Minister
Ukraine is working with its international partners to strengthen air defense for its energy facilities.
Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure, Naftogaz employee injured
During the night of November 8, Russia carried out a massive missile-and-drone attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure, injuring an employee.
07 November 2025
Ukraine to receive EUR 100M from EIB to strengthen economic resilience
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €100 million to Ukraine to support economic resilience and critical municipal heating infrastructure.
Naftogaz and Poland’s ORLEN agree to increase supply of American gas to Ukraine
The Naftogaz Group has reached an agreement with the Polish company ORLEN and American partners on the supply of additional volumes of liquefied gas.
Smetanin on agreements with American company to boost air defense
The Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry and the American company RTX Corporation are working on a joint solution aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
Russia cuts workforce even at defense industry plants – CCD
The Russian corporation Research and Production Corporation UralVagonZavod OJSC has announced a 10% workforce reduction and plans by February 2026 to scale down its metallurgical and railcar assembly production, as well as its administrative staff and certain auxiliary services.
Ukraine to open defense industry offices not only in Europe but also in US, Global South – NSDC
Ukraine will open representative offices of its defense industry for arms sales not only in Europe but also in the United States and countries of the Global South.
Hungary’s sole oil company announces readiness to abandon Russian crude
Hungary’s only oil refining company, Mol Nyrt., stated that it has the capacity to source oil from suppliers other than Russia ahead of a key meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on sanctions targeting Russian oil.
First contracts for arms exports from Ukraine expected no earlier than second half of 2026 – Umerov
The first contracts for weapons export from Ukraine are scheduled for no earlier than the second half of 2026.
Svyrydenko reveals how long Ukrzaliznytsia-3000 program to last
The Ukrzaliznytsia-3000 program is set to launch on December 1 and will run for four months.
Russian forces attack DTEK energy facility in Odesa region
Russian forces have carried out another strike on energy infrastructure in the Odesa region.
Naftogaz CEO discusses energy diversification with international partners
Sergii Koretskyi, Chairman of the Board of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, held a series of meetings with international partners during the P-TEC gas conference in Athens.
Partner contributions under PURL reach USD 2.82B
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with Ariella Viehe, a representative of NATO International Staff.
06 November 2025
Zelensky, Jeliazkov discuss energy cooperation, security in Black Sea region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov discussed energy cooperation, security in the Black Sea region, and proposed launching joint weapons production.
Ukrzaliznytsia expects UZ-3000 project to ease ticket access during peak travel times
As part of the government’s UZ-3000 initiative, Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) anticipates that the program will help free up tickets for passengers during peak travel times.
Ukraine to gain access to EUR 7.3B European Defence Fund
A political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU has opened the possibility for Ukraine to be associated with the EUR 7.3 billion European Defence Fund (EDF).
Ukraine plans to resume geological exploration next year
In 2026, Ukraine plans to resume geological exploration with the involvement of international partners.
Sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil could cost Kremlin up to $5.5B monthly — Vlasiuk
New sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil could deprive the Kremlin of up to $5.5 billion in monthly revenue, significantly impacting its military capabilities.
05 November 2025
Svyrydenko: Government prepares draft state budget for 2026 for second reading in parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has prepared the draft state budget for 2026 for consideration at second reading by the Verkhovna Rada.
Zelensky says Lithuania offers support on gas supplies
Lithuania has offered Ukraine support with gas supplies during the heating season.
Russian forces carry out five strikes on coal enterprises in Donetsk region
Russian forces dropped five guided aerial bombs on coal industry facilities in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Ukraine and World Bank agree on priorities for social sector reform
Ukraine’s continued efforts to strengthen its social protection system were the focus of a recent meeting between Denys Uliutin, Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, and Michal Rutkowski, Regional Director for Human Development for Europe and Central Asia.
04 November 2025
Ukraine, Sweden to cooperate in railway sector
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine and the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure of Sweden have signed a declaration of intent to deepen cooperation in the areas of digitalization and inclusion within the railway sector.
Ukrainian parliament passes law on mobile internet, national roaming
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted at second reading a bill that introduces mandatory internet speed requirements as a quality standard for telecommunications services.
Investigation carried out in one of Energoatom’s branches
National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom” reports that investigative actions were conducted in one of its branches.
EU Council approves firth payment of over €1.8 billion to Ukraine
The Council of the European Union has approved the fifth payment to Ukraine, amounting to more than €1.8 billion, under the Ukraine Facility.
PM Svyrydenko holds meeting of Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters to review preparations for winter
At a meeting of the Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters with the participation of relevant ministries and energy companies, officials discussed the launch of the heating season, increasing energy imports, expanding generation, including distributed generation, and the needs for rapid restoration and repair after damage.
Ukrenergo updates information about power cuts on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 4, power restrictions for industrial and residential customers in some regions will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
03 November 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine short of $750M for gas imports this heating season
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine still lacks $750 million out of the $2 billion needed to import natural gas for the current heating season.