PM Svyrydenko announces new energy aid packages from partners
The government is systematically working to attract energy assistance from partners; the next shipments are expected in the coming days.
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20 January 2026
Naftogaz drills 140 new wells last year
The Naftogaz Group can maintain high drilling rates, but needs additional funding to do so.
Chornobyl NPP loses power supply, power lines of other nuclear plants damaged – IAEA
Several Ukrainian electrical substations that are critical to ensuring nuclear safety were damaged in Russian strikes this morning, and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant has completely lost external power supply.
Lithuanian finance minister: Fighting corruption is in Ukraine's own interest
Lithuania will continue to support Ukraine and insist on continued financing despite recent anti-corruption revelations, but the fight against corruption must go on in Kyiv's own interest.
Nearly 46% of Kyiv housing stock left without heating after Russian attack – Kuleba
As a result of the overnight attack, 5,635 buildings in Kyiv have been left without heating – about 46% of the city's housing stock. Sixty additional repair teams have been deployed to speed up restoration work.
Power outages reported in Kyiv and six regions due to massive Russian attack
As of the morning of January 20, due to a new massive attack on the energy infrastructure in Kyiv and six other regions, customers are without power.
Russia returns old aircraft to service due to air fleet shortage – intelligence
In 2026–2027, Russian airlines plan to massively return mothballed aircraft of Soviet and foreign manufacture to service, most of which are more than 30 years old.
19 January 2026
Ambassador Bodnar: 80% of 'problems' between Ukraine and Poland in agricultural sector are artificial
In relations between Ukraine and Poland, 80% of the "problems" in the agricultural sector are artificially created, including attempts to sow discord between producers from both countries.
Shmyhal informs head of IAEA about Russia's intentions to strike networks of nuclear power plants
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal informed the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, about the Russians' preparations for another massive attack on energy infrastructure, with possible strikes on facilities and networks that serve nuclear power plants.
Poland to provide Ukraine with defense credit in H1 2026 – ambassador
Warsaw will provide Kyiv with a defense credit, with the relevant agreement expected to be signed in the first half of 2026.
Ukrainians spend UAH 11.3B in winter support funds, mostly on utility bills
Ukrainians have already spent UAH 11.3 billion under the "Winter Support" program, with the largest share going toward utility bills.
Shmyhal, Jorgensen discuss Ukraine's energy needs
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a conversation with EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen.
Business and innovation will be discussed at Ukraine House in Davos during WEF
Business and innovation are among the key topics of the Ukraine House during the World Economic Forum (WEF), which starts on January 19 in Davos, Switzerland.
There are 1.5 billion coins with face value of 50 kopiykas in circulation — Pyshnyy
Today, there are 1.5 billion 50-kopiyka coins in circulation in Ukraine. To maintain appropriate quality, it is necessary to mint about 30 million coins each year, with some planned for replacement in stages.
18 January 2026
Italy to provide Ukraine with heating equipment – Budanov
In the coming days, a batch of heating equipment from Italy will arrive in Ukraine to support the regions most affected by Russian terror.
Russia integrates port of Mariupol into its own economy – intelligence
Russia has intensified the use of the seaport in temporarily occupied Mariupol, presenting this as "reconstruction."
Repairs of key backup power line begin at occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP
With the mediation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, repair work has begun on the 330 kV backup power transmission line Ferosplavna-1, which connects the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to Ukraine's power grid.
Russian economy entering “expensive money” phase amid war in Ukraine, intelligence reports
The Russian economy is entering a phase of “expensive money,” which is becoming a new norm amid the war against Ukraine and prolonged macroeconomic instability.
Russia exports more than 2 million tonnes of grain from occupied Ukrainian territories last year – intelligence
In 2025, Russia exported more than 2 million tonnes of grain from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and, concealing its true origin, shipped it mainly to Egypt and Bangladesh.
17 January 2026
Germany allocates additional EUR 60M for Ukraine’s energy support
Germany has mobilized an additional EUR 60 million to support Ukraine amid Russian attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.
Around 130,000 railway infrastructure facilities damaged since start of war – Ministry for Development
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, approximately 130,000 railway infrastructure facilities, including tracks, stations, and depots, have been damaged or destroyed.
Shmyhal urges businesses to turn off outdoor lighting
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal called on businesses to turn off all outdoor lighting.
16 January 2026
“Energy Ramstein” to be held online, date yet to be determined
The Energy Ramstein meeting will be held online, with the date still to be determined.
Zelensky explains what he expects from Energy Ramstein
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects the Energy Ramstein to accelerate the delivery of aid from partners.
Second-level protection has proven its effectiveness at energy facilities – Shmyhal
Second-level protection, built at Ukraine's energy infrastructure facilities, has proven its effectiveness and allows for the preservation of critically important transformer equipment in the event of massive attacks.
NBU board, IMF chief discuss new program for Ukraine
The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine, headed by Chairman Andriy Pyshnyy, met with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, who arrived in Kyiv with her team.
Electricity usage remains high, emergency power cuts introduced in several regions
As of the morning of January 16, electricity consumption in Ukraine is 1.2% lower than the previous day, but still remains high.
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, and sufficient gas reserves — Shmyhal
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days and sufficient gas reserves to meet customer needs.
Emergency power cuts in effect in Kyiv, 127 buildings without heating — Kyiv City Military Administration
Emergency power cuts are in effect for all buildings in Kyiv.
Government orders state companies to ensure electricity imports
State-owned companies must secure imports of electricity covering at least 50% of total consumption.