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.
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23 September 2025
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.
21 September 2025
Ukrainian intelligence: Tax pressure in Russia is growing, banks will be first to be hit
Amid its protracted war against Ukraine and a rapidly widening budget deficit (4.19 trillion rubles in the first eight months of 2025 – nearly four times the planned figure), Russia's only realistic scenario for maintaining financial stability remains another tax increase.
Ukraine already has initial offers for exporting its weapons – Zelensky
Ukraine has already received initial proposals from partners for the export of its domestically produced modern weapons.
Kremlin cannot exit war against Ukraine without crisis – intelligence
The Kremlin cannot sharply cut military spending without triggering an economic collapse, yet continuing to finance the war is becoming increasingly difficult.
Russian businesses fall to lowest level in 15 years - intel
The number of registered businesses in Russia has fallen to its lowest level since 2010, and as of September 1, 2025, only 3.17 million enterprises remained in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities of the Russian Federation.
20 September 2025
International businesses to invest $100M in Ukraine’s defense tech industry
The Defense Tech Valley Summit 2025 has taken place in the city of Lviv. Following the event, Ukrainian defense industry companies managed to attract USD 100 million in development investments.
19 September 2025
Bread prices in Ukraine continue to increase monthly – expert
Bread prices in Ukraine continue to rise every month, with forecasts suggesting that by the end of 2025, they will increase by 11–23%, depending on the type of product.
IAEA adopts resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Zaporizhzhia NPP
The General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution 'Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine', which calls on Russia to immediately de-occupy the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
18 September 2025
Svyrydenko outlines Ukraine's 2026 budget priorities to World Bank official
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, during a meeting with World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde, presented the priorities for Ukraine's state budget for 2026 to secure continued institutional support.
Banking expert predicts no exchange rate ‘surprises’ in late Sept 2025
In the last week of September 2025, there will be no particular threats to the exchange rate stability.
Australia lowers Russian oil price cap, imposes sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The Australian government is lowering the price cap on Russian oil to USD 47.60 and imposing targeted sanctions on a further 95 vessels belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
Minister Grynchuk, international partners discuss situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP
On the sidelines of the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk met with the permanent representatives of EU countries to the IAEA.
17 September 2025
Government, parliament working on additional support options for businesses in frontline communities – Svyrydenko
Real incentives are needed for entrepreneurs to develop businesses in frontline communities, and the Cabinet of Ministers, together with the parliament, continues to work on additional support measures.
Taste Ukraine project kicks off in Washington to promote Ukrainian products in global markets
The capabilities of Ukraine’s agri-food sector have been first presented in Washington as part of the Taste Ukraine initiative. Its goal is to expand business presence abroad and help promote Ukrainian products and innovations in global markets.
Ukraine’s draft state budget for 2026: NBU comments on forecast of record profit transfer
In accordance with the law, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) only informs the leadership of the state, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Cabinet of Ministers about the approximate forecast of a portion of profits that will be transferred to the state budget.
New shelling and black smoke reported near Zaporizhzhia NPP — IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency team based at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported on Tuesday that shelling occurred near the site and observed black smoke rising from three nearby locations.
EU 19th sanctions package to target Russia’s crypto, banks, energy, von der Leyen says
The European Commission will propose speeding up the phase-out of Russian fossil imports, while the next package of European sanctions will target, in particular, Russian crypto assets, banks, and energy.
Grynchuk, Grossi discuss nuclear safety at IAEA General Conference
On the sidelines of the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk has held a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
16 September 2025
Ukraine’s gas reserves exceed last year’s levels – ExPro
As of September 14, Ukraine has accumulated 12.055 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Ukrainian drone maker raises $15M to develop AI-powered swarms
Ukrainian defense tech company Swarmer, a participant in the Brave1 defense cluster, has secured the largest defense investment since the start of the full-scale war to advance AI-driven drone swarms.
Ukraine needs to be proactive in coordinating defense production under SAFE initiative – Kubilius
Together with 13 EU Member States, the Ukrainian side should actively coordinate the use of Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans that will be provided to the above states for defense production in support of Ukraine.
Ukraine pushing for sanctions on 400+ ships in Russia’s shadow fleet
The Sanctions Group has prepared a new working paper No. 23 — a comprehensive plan to increase pressure on Russia. It includes expanding sanctions to cover more than 400 vessels of the shadow fleet and lowering the price caps on oil.
15 September 2025
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from fighting shadow economy
For the first time, Ukraine’s state budget includes revenues from the “de-shadowing” of the economy – UAH 60 billion from excess aggregate customs revenues.
Ukraine’s 2026 budget allocates UAH 1.9B for U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund
The draft state budget for 2026 includes UAH 1.9 billion for the implementation of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the creation of the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
Ukraine’s 2026 budget sets aside UAH 200B “defense reserve” for battlefield needs
The draft state budget for 2026 provides for the creation of a “defense reserve” of 200 billion hryvnias — a key innovation among defense expenditures.