Ukraine already exported 12.4 mln tonnes of grain this season
As of December 1, Ukraine had exported 12.384 million tonnes of grain and pulses in the first five months of the 2025/2026 marketing year.
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03 December 2025
02 December 2025
Rada may consider 2026 budget on Dec 3 if government reaches compromise with MPs
The draft law on Ukraine’s state budget for 2026 is preliminarily included on the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada’s session on December 3. There is still no committee conclusion on the document, and the main committee’s meeting will take place tomorrow morning.
Russians attack Ukraine’s gas infrastructure again – Naftogaz
Gas production and storage facilities in Ukraine came under attack by enemy drones on December 1–2; damage has been recorded, and company specialists are prepared to begin repairs immediately.
From 0.5 to 3 stages: Power outage schedules on Tuesday to be in effect 24/7 nationwide
In all regions of Ukraine on Tuesday, 2 December, electricity consumption will be restricted, and schedules for all customers will remain in force around the clock.
Entrepreneurs receive UAH 77.8B in concessionary loans this year
Representatives of micro, small and medium‑sized businesses received more than 26,000 loans worth UAH 77.8 billion under the state program Affordable Loans 5‑7‑9% in January–November 2025.
01 December 2025
Russian attacks leave users in several regions without power — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 1, new Russian attacks have left users in the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson regions without power.
30 November 2025
Svyrydenko: Industry-led business initiatives should become part of state policy
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said that industry-led business initiatives with the potential to strengthen the economy should become part of government policy.
Utility rates in Russia rise over 40% since 2022 - intel
In the Russian Federation, tariffs for housing and communal services have increased by more than 40% since 2022, and their next increase has been approved for 2026—after five years of full-scale war against Ukraine, the increase will exceed 50%.
29 November 2025
Power outage schedules to be in effect around clock in all regions on Saturday
On Saturday, November 29, electricity usage restrictions will be in effect nationwide in Ukraine, 24 hours a day.
28 November 2025
IAEA deploys additional mission to Chornobyl to assess impact of Russian strike
The International Atomic Energy Agency sent additional experts to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant this week to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the condition of the New Safe Confinement, which was damaged during a Russian drone strike in February 2025.
Russia selling strategic gold reserves — intelligence
The Central Bank of Russia has for the first time begun direct sales of gold from its reserves on the domestic market, opening access to the metal for banks, state-owned companies, and certain investment structures.
27 November 2025
Russia can lose $30B in oil and gas revenue this year – intelligence
The Russian Federation is expected to lose $30 billion in oil and gas revenue this year and could lose around $50 billion next year.
PrivatBank to pursue enforcement of over $3B judgment against Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov
The former owners failed to pay PrivatBank more than $3 billion by the deadline set by the English court, so the bank will seek to enforce the judgment in multiple jurisdictions.
Power outages reported in several regions of Ukraine following new attacks on energy infrastructure
As of the morning of November 27, Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have caused local power outages in several regions. All regions of Ukraine are operating under scheduled hourly outages, ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 rounds.
EU foreign ministers discuss increasing assistance to Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the EU countries, during an informal videoconference on Wednesday, discussed strengthening pressure on Russia and increasing assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing that the first step toward ending the war must be an immediate ceasefire.
74% of coal companies in Russia operating at a loss — CCD
Russia’s coal industry is facing a deepening crisis, with 74% of coal companies operating at a loss.
26 November 2025
Ukraine, IMF reach staff-level agreement on USD 8.2B support program
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on a new $8.2 billion 4-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Emergency power outages implemented in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions
As of the morning of November 26, due to enemy attacks on energy facilities in several regions, emergency power outages have been implemented in the Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. Across all regions of Ukraine, hourly outages of 0.5 to 2.5 groups will be in effect.
Competition announced for independent members of Energoatom Supervisory Board
The Ministry of Economy has announced a competition for four positions as independent members of the Supervisory Board of NNEGC Energoatom.
Nine regions in Ukraine complete sowing campaign
As of November 25, Ukrainian farmers had sown 6.43 million hectares of winter crops, covering 98.1% of the planned area.
25 November 2025
Zelensky enacts NSDC sanctions against 56 vessels illegally exporting grain from Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council’s decision to impose sanctions on 56 maritime vessels that illegally entered Ukrainian ports temporarily occupied by Russia and exported Ukrainian agricultural products between 2022 and 2025.
Power outages reported in Kyiv and five regions following Russian strikes on energy facilities
During the night of November 24–25 and into the morning, Russia carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on energy facilities in several regions, leaving consumers without electricity in the Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Kyiv regions and the city of Kyiv.
Oil prices stabilize amid possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
Oil prices stabilized after the largest weekly drop since early October as traders assessed the prospects of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, which could increase supply to an already well-supplied market.
24 November 2025
China raises prices on military-related exports to Russia due to sanctions
Chinese exporters are increasing prices for Russian military-industrial buyers as Western sanctions restrict imports from other countries.
Power outage schedules are in effect around clock in all regions today — Ukrenergo
On Monday, November 24, electricity consumption will be limited in all regions of Ukraine, with schedules in effect for all customers from 00:00 to 23:59.
23 November 2025
Competition for supervisory board of Energoatom to be held through open procedure – Svyrydenko
The competition for the supervisory board of NNEGC Energoatom will be conducted not under a shortened procedure, but through a full and open one, in accordance with the standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
22 November 2025
Budget vote delay will have no practical consequences – expert
Postponing the vote on draft law on Ukraine’s state budget for 2026 is not critical and will have no practical consequences.
21 November 2025
Veteran-owned businesses to gain competitiveness under new law – UVF head
The Law on Veteran Entrepreneurship is expected to enhance the competitiveness of veteran-owned businesses and provide them with significant advantages.
Infrastructure protection: Restoration Agency’s procurement organization not involved in defense tenders
To expedite protective works on critical infrastructure facilities, Ukraine is signing direct contracts rather than conducting open tenders. The Centralized Procurement Organization (CPO) under the State Agency for Restoration is not involved in these tenders, as it operates exclusively through open bidding procedures.
Russian companies spend 39% of profits on debt payments – CCD
In September, Russian companies allocated a record 39% of their profits to interest payments on loans. The war in Ukraine continues to deepen the stagnation of the Russian economy.