Zelensky, Svyrydenko discuss energy protection strategy for next winter
Ukraine's energy recovery strategy will be finalized on March 1.
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26 February 2026
Zelensky holds first meeting of international advisory group on investment for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has chaired the first meeting of the International Advisory Group on Investment Attraction and Economic Development of Ukraine.
Reconstruction of Ukraine: Japan allocates 6.2B yen for urgent needs
The Japanese government is allocating 6.2 billion yen (approximately USD 41 million) for Ukraine's immediate reconstruction needs, including strengthening municipal infrastructure, healthcare, agricultural development, and support for public broadcasting.
Canada’s political support can be turned into investment, Chamber of Commerce president says
Ukraine can be confident of Canada's reliable support, regardless of political changes in the country.
Government allocates more than 1.6 billion hryvnia to repair and protect Chornobyl shelter, damaged by Russian drone
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 1.6 billion hryvnia from the state budget to overcome the consequences of the Russian attack on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant containment.
Russians damage energy facilities in Vinnytsia region during massive shelling
In Vinnytsia region, during a massive attack by the Russian Federation on the morning of February 26, energy infrastructure facilities were hit.
Power outages and labor shortages: Economy Ministry outlines key challenges for agriculture
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues to create systemic challenges for the agricultural sector, particularly due to the energy crisis, complex logistics, labor shortages, and infrastructure damage.
25 February 2026
Norway to provide Ukraine with USD 9 billion aid for 2026
Under the Nansen Program, Norway will provide Ukraine with $9 billion in assistance this year for military and civilian needs.
Four Ukrainian defense manufacturers sign EUR 800M partnerships with European arms companies
Four Ukrainian arms producers have concluded partnerships with companies from Denmark, Finland, and Latvia under the Build with Ukraine model, involving investments totaling EUR 800 million.
Non-stop Russian drone attacks targeting Naftogaz facilities for two days
Since February 24, Russian forces have launched around 60 drones targeting gas infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions.
All regions prepare energy resilience plans for next winter
As part of preparations for the 2026/2027 autumn-winter season, each region has developed an energy resilience plan outlining specific measures and actions for key facilities
24 February 2026
EU provides EUR 100M in energy aid to Ukraine – Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has said that Ukraine and the European Union will work together on a new Winter Energy Plan for 2026-2027.
Decision on EUR 90B loan to Ukraine cannot be changed despite Hungary's blockade – Zelensky
The decision by the European Union to provide Ukraine with a EUR 90 billion loan cannot be changed despite Hungary's blockade.
EU Commissioner Jorgensen announces new energy aid for Ukraine
The European Union is providing EUR 100 million in humanitarian assistance and generators for Ukraine and is already planning energy support for the next winter season.
Canada strengthens sanctions on Russia and lowers oil price cap
Canada has announced an expansion of sanctions against Russia and a reduction in the price cap on Russian oil.
EU develops €920M plan to help Ukraine prepare for next winter – von der Leyen
The European Union will help Ukraine prepare for the winter of 2026–2027 under a newly developed EUR 920 million plan.
Shmyhal shows European partners consequences of shelling of TPP in Kyiv
A delegation of European Union leaders and heads of European countries visited one of the thermal power plants in Kyiv, which was targeted by Russian attacks.
President of the European Parliament signs EUR 90B Ukraine Support Loan
On Tuesday, February 24, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola signed the Ukraine Support Loan worth €90 billion for the period 2026–2027.
UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia in four years
On Tuesday, February 24, the UK government announced the biggest package of sanctions against Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.
Ukraine introduces updated 200-hryvnia banknotes
The National Bank of Ukraine will introduce modified 200-hryvnia banknotes into circulation on February 25, 2026, as part of its planned issue.
Military levy adds UAH 13.8 bln to state budget in January
In January 2026, Ukrainians paid UAH 13.8 billion in military levy to the state budget, 30% more than in the same month last year.
23 February 2026
Slovakia halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine – Fico
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia would stop emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine starting February 23.
Power outage schedules to be in effect in most regions of Ukraine on Monday
In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outages will affect residential users throughout the day on Monday, February 23, while industrial users will face power restrictions.
22 February 2026
Ex-Belarus Interior Minister linked to network laundering Ukrainian grain – investigation
Russia, together with representatives of the Lukashenko regime, including former Belarusian Interior Minister Vladimir Naumov, has set up a multi-tier network to remove agricultural products from Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories and launder them as “Russian” or “Belarusian,” with subsequent deliveries to third-country markets.
Power outages hit six Ukrainian regions following new Russian attacks
As of the morning of February 22, Ukraine is experiencing power outages in the Odesa, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava regions due to a combined Russian missile and drone strike on energy infrastructure and shelling along the front lines.
21 February 2026
Fico threatens to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine starting Monday
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday that if Ukraine did not resume oil transit to Slovakia, he would initiate a halt to electricity supplies to Ukraine on Monday.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 225 captains of ships of Russian shadow fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees implementing the National Security and Defense Council's decision to impose sanctions on 225 captains of vessels of the Russian shadow fleet and entities serving the Russian military-industrial complex.
Energy facility damaged in Odesa due to Russian attack
An energy facility owned by DTEK Odesa Power Grids was damaged in Odesa following a Russian attack.
Winter crops sown on 461,000 ha in Vinnytsia region for 2026 harvest
Winter crops for the 2026 harvest have been sown on 461,000 hectares in Vinnytsia region, down 26,000 hectares from last year.
Agricultural output in Ukraine up 3.2% in January – State Statistics
In January 2026, Ukraine’s agricultural production increased by 3.2% compared with the same period last year.