Britain allocates another £20 million to support Ukrainian energy sector
The United Kingdom will provide an additional £20 million ($26.8 million) to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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16 January 2026
Russia’s rail freight transport falls to 16 year low – CCD
In 2025, Russia’s state‑owned railway monopoly, Russian Railways, recorded a sharp decline in freight volumes.
15 January 2026
Zelensky, Georgieva discuss new Ukraine support program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva discussed the IMF's support program for 2026-2029 during a meeting in Kyiv.
Russia destroys large energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv
The Russian army has destroyed a large energy infrastructure facility in Kharkiv.
Ukraine's PM meets with IMF chief
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko held a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, during which they discussed preparations for the adoption of the IMF support program for the next period.
EU to lower price cap on Russian oil in February
The European Union will lower the price cap on Russian oil to $44.1 per barrel starting February 1.
Power outages in two regions caused by Russian attacks, restrictions occur in Kyiv and Odesa regions
As of the morning of January 15, due to new attacks, power outages have affected customers in the Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions. In Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and the Odesa region, network restrictions remain in place.
IMF chief arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit – Reuters
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv early on Thursday on an unannounced visit for talks with Ukraine's leadership.
Used car imports to Ukraine surge 24% in 2025 – Ukrautoprom
Ukraine’s imports of used passenger cars rose 24% in 2025 to over 274,000 units.
Oil prices fall as supplies from Venezuela resume
Oil prices declined on Wednesday, January 14, after four days of gains, amid the resumption of supplies from Venezuela and rising inventories in the United States. At the same time, the market remains under pressure from concerns about possible supply disruptions from Iran due to anti-government protests.
14 January 2026
Support for purchase of Ukrainian weapons is new in EU loan — Mathernova
In the defense section of the European loan proposal to Ukraine, the European Commission provides support for the purchase of Ukrainian weapons, marking a new element.
No restrictions on gas supply planned in Ukraine — Naftogaz
Gas supply in Ukraine is fully secured, and no restrictions are planned.
Shmyhal supports completion of new nuclear power plant units
Ukraine should build new nuclear power units as quickly as possible, and the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant is the closest to this.
EUR 90B for two years: European Commission president reveals details of loan for Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled details of the approved proposal for a joint European loan to Ukraine worth EUR 90 billion for the next two years.
Ukraine allocates new site for Rheinmetall ammunition plant
The construction of Rheinmetall's new ammunition plant in Ukraine may begin soon, as the Ukrainian government has selected a new location for it.
13 January 2026
Russia attacked 15 critical infrastructure facilities overnight – communities ministry
Russian forces attacked 15 critical infrastructure facilities on the night of January 12-13.
No systemic supermarket closures in Ukraine – economy minister
Despite the difficult energy situation, there are no systemic supermarket closures in Ukraine; stores are only shutting temporarily to fix technical issues.
Russian strikes cause power outages in Kyiv and seven regions
As of the morning of January 13, consumers in Kyiv and seven regions were left without electricity following Russian attacks.
Russian army again attacks DTEK thermal power plant
The Russian army has once again attacked a DTEK thermal power plant.
Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv and Bucha district
Emergency electricity outages have been introduced in Kyiv and in the Bucha district, Kyiv region.
Ukraine’s inflation rate reached 8% in 2025
Consumer prices in Ukraine in December 2025 rose by 0.2% compared to November, and by 8% compared to December 2024.
12 January 2026
Ukraine to attract USD 179M for lithium deposit development in Kirovohrad region – government selects winner
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has selected the winner of a tender to develop the Dobra lithium deposit under a production sharing agreement (PSA) mechanism.
Most donations to support Ukrainian forces in 2025 came from three countries – NBU
In certain months of 2025, billions of hryvnias in equivalent were transferred to the special account opened by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to support the Ukrainian Defense Forces, particularly from donors in France, Denmark, and Lithuania.
Russia attacks civilian ships flying Panama, San Marino flags, one crew member injured
Russian forces have attacked civilian vessels sailing under the flags of Panama and San Marino, injuring one crew member.
Kyiv completely switches to emergency power cuts
Emergency power cuts have spread throughout the capital.
Lviv becomes first city in Ukraine to launch 5G technology
Starting today, 5G technology will operate in test mode in Lviv, and next in line are Borodianka and Kharkiv.
NBU expects further decline in inflation
Inflation in Ukraine has been declining since June 2025, in line with forecasts. National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said this reflects the central bank’s targeted monetary policy.
Russian shelling causes power outages in seven regions
As of the morning of January 12, Russian shelling has caused power outages in seven regions, with 260 settlements completely or partially without power due to adverse weather conditions.
OP: Energy companies restore power to nearly 700,000 consumers during week
Just this week, specialists restored power supply to nearly 700,000 consumers across the country.
11 January 2026
Russians attack energy facilities again at night, new power outages reported in two regions
As a result of the Russian Federation's night attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, power outages were recorded in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. By morning, most customers in the Dnipropetrovsk region had already been reconnected to the power grid.