Svyrydenko, Rutte discuss urgent aid for Ukraine's energy sector
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed urgent assistance that NATO member states can provide to restore Ukraine's energy sector.
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03 February 2026
Ukraine prepares new energy projects with EBRD – Shmyhal
Currently, the signing is being prepared for a EUR 90 million loan for NPC "Ukrenergo" and the reallocation of EUR 160 million for gas purchases.
Strike on energy sector: Zelensky orders use of reserve equipment, appeals to partners for support
Following Russia's massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector on February 3, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had instructed the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the government as a whole to provide equipment from reserves and urgently contact partners regarding additional support packages.
Major heat supply facility in Kyiv heavily damaged – mayor
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said that a key infrastructure facility providing heat to homes in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts had been heavily damaged following Russia's February 3 missile and drone attack.
Russian attack causes power outages in Kyiv and four regions – Ukrenergo
Another massive Russian attack has left a large number of consumers without electricity in Kyiv and four regions as of the morning of February 3.
DTEK reports significant damage to thermal power plants after Russian attack
Equipment at DTEK's thermal power plants was significantly damaged during a massive Russian attack on February 3.
Finance Ministry and EIB discuss new two-year project portfolio worth EUR 600 million
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed five new financial agreements with Ukraine totaling EUR 390.5 million, including a EUR 16.5 million grant agreement.
02 February 2026
Heat partially restored in Kyiv's Troieshchyna district – DTEK
Municipal services have managed to restore central heating for some residents of the Troieshchyna residential area in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district.
Ukraine receives more than 38 tonnes of energy equipment in one week from five countries – Shmyhal
Over the past week, Ukraine received more than 38 tons of energy equipment from Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Austria, and Slovakia.
Ukraine plans to bring at least two million more people into labor market by 2030
One of the objectives of the labor market reform, which will begin with the adoption of a new Labor Code, is to employ at least two million Ukrainians by 2030.
Ukraine imposes additional sanctions against Russia's tanker fleet, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree imposing sanctions against companies that service Russia's tanker fleet and transport sanctioned oil, as well as against Kremlin propagandists.
Russia continues to attack energy infrastructure, four regions affected by new power outages
As of the morning of February 2, new Russian attacks have left users in four regions without power; bad weather has caused power outages in 162 settlements in three regions.
Ukrenergo imposes power restrictions across all regions on Monday
On Monday, February 2, hourly power outage schedules are in effect for household consumers across all regions of Ukraine, while industrial consumers face capacity restrictions.
Trump says India can buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran
On Saturday U.S. President Donald Trump said that India will purchase Venezuelan oil rather than oil from Iran.
01 February 2026
Kyiv returns to temporary power outage schedules – DTEK
The situation in the energy system has been stabilized, and from midnight Kyiv is returning to temporary electricity outage schedules.
High-voltage line between Ukraine and Moldova repaired – Shmyhal
At 02:00 on February 1, specialists completed repairs on a high-voltage line connecting Ukraine with Moldova. This adds 500 megawatts of capacity to help stabilize energy supply in Ukraine's southern regions.
Russia lifts ban on gasoline exports for oil product manufacturers
The Russian government has lifted restrictions on gasoline exports for oil product manufacturers.
Belarus’ economic weakness becomes systemic - intel
The state of the Belarusian economy gives grounds to predict further stagnation, and in the event of a deterioration in external conditions, a rapid decline.
Zaporizhzhia region experiences three blackouts in January
The Zaporizhzhia region experienced two large-scale blackouts and one local blackout in January.
Russia losing Central Asian energy market – intelligence
Russia is losing its position as a key player in Central Asia's energy market.
31 January 2026
Almost all NPP units return to nominal capacity – Ukrenergo
The situation in Ukraine's energy system is gradually stabilizing. Almost all nuclear power plant units that were forced to reduce output due to the morning system-wide accident have already returned to their nominal capacity.
Zelensky names areas most affected by energy system accident
The most severe consequences following the technological accident in the energy system are for Kyiv and central Ukraine, as well as Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, and Sumy regions.
Power restored in all regions of Ukraine after system-wide outage – Shmyhal
Energy workers have restored electricity in all regions of Ukraine following a system-wide outage on the morning of January 31.
Over 3,400 apartment buildings in Kyiv left without heat after power system emergency
In Kyiv, 3,419 apartment buildings remain without heating following an emergency situation in Ukraine's power system.
Planned power outage schedules restored in Kyiv, Odesa regions
Power engineers have managed to stabilize the situation and restore planned outage schedules in the Kyiv region and for some consumers in the Odesa region.
US offers India Venezuelan oil to replace Russian supplies – Reuters
The United States, which last year imposed tariffs on India for purchasing Venezuelan oil, has informed New Delhi that it may soon resume those purchases to help replace imports of Russian oil.
Large-scale blackout hits Moldova as border traffic with Ukraine is suspended
On Saturday, Moldova's energy system experienced an emergency shutdown amid power outages in Ukraine.
Technological disruptions: Zelensky tasks officials with stabilizing energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has set the task of stabilizing the situation in the energy sector in the near future.
Shmyhal: Technical failure causes simultaneous blackouts in Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine
A technical malfunction occurred between the power grids of Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine, resulting in a simultaneous power outage.
Severe weather damages power grids in Odesa region, causing outages in five districts
Adverse weather conditions overnight caused power line breaks and damage to electricity networks in the Odesa region, leaving parts of several districts without power.