EU provides 447 generators to Ukraine, first batch already arrived
The first 76 emergency generators, transferred by the European Union from its own strategic reserves, have arrived in the Kyiv region.
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27 January 2026
Ukraine, Poland agree to increase gas import capacity
The gas transmission system operators of Ukraine and Poland will increase guaranteed capacity at the border to 18.4 million cubic meters per day by the end of April.
Naftogaz halts technological processes at facility attacked by Russians in western Ukraine
For security reasons, technological processes at a critical infrastructure facility attacked by Russian forces in the morning of January 27 were halted.
Azerbaijan sends new batch of electrical equipment to Ukraine
The authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan have sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Exports from Ukraine fell by 3% in 2025, to USD 40.5B
Due to the war, logistical constraints, and the shutdown of enterprises, exports of goods and services from Ukraine fell by 3% last year.
Emergency power outages introduced in several regions – Ukrenergo
Emergency electricity outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine due to the difficult situation in the power system caused by Russian strikes.
26 January 2026
Generation from damaged CHP plants to be replaced by cogeneration units and modular boiler plants – Shmyhal
At a meeting of the Headquarters for Eliminating the Consequences of the Emergency in Kyiv's and Kyiv Region's power systems, concrete steps were developed to replace the generation of damaged CHP plants with distributed energy sources.
Czech government to send generators to support Ukraine’s energy resilience
The Czech government will provide Ukraine with generators worth approximately €413,000.
Power outage schedules to apply nationwide on Tuesday – Ukrenergo
Hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for household consumers across all regions of Ukraine on Tuesday, January 27, while industrial consumers will face power usage restrictions.
Ukrenergo: Emergency power cuts introduced in some regions
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is trending upward; due to Russian shelling, emergency power cuts are in effect in some regions.
EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports by 2027
EU countries have officially approved regulations to phase out imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2027.
Municipal enterprises can obtain up to UAH 150M in preferential loans for energy efficiency – PM Svyrydenko
Under the “Affordable Loans 5–7–9%” program, businesses and municipal enterprises can obtain up to 150 million hryvnias to implement energy-efficiency measures.
25 January 2026
DTEK: Desnianskyi district faces most difficult situation with power and heating in Kyiv
As of the evening of January 25, the most difficult situation with electricity and heating supply in Kyiv was recorded in the Desnianskyi district.
Power outage schedules to apply in all regions on Sunday – Ukrenergo
In all regions of Ukraine on Sunday, January 25, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for household consumers, while industrial users will face power limitations.
24 January 2026
Relentless Russian attacks prevent stabilization of Ukraine’s power grid – Shmyhal
Ongoing Russian attacks are preventing the stabilization of Ukraine’s power supply, as the energy system does not have enough time to recover.
Tourist tax revenue in Ukraine grows by over third in 2025
In 2025, local community budgets in Ukraine received UAH 359 million in tourist tax, which is UAH 86 million more than in 2024.
Naftogaz increases electricity imports from Europe to stabilize Ukraine's energy system
This week, the Naftogaz Group has increased electricity imports from Europe to stabilize the energy system following Russian strikes.
Russia exported $400M worth of grain from occupied territories in 2025 – intelligence
Russia exported more than two million tonnes of grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, worth $400 million, in 2025.
EU to deliver 447 generators to support Kyiv and frontline communities
The European Union will deliver 447 generators to Ukraine over the course of a week to support critical infrastructure in Kyiv and frontline regions.
More than 80% of Belarusian enterprises are involved in fulfilling Russian defense orders — intelligence
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Belarusian military-industrial complex has been integrated into the Russian one. More than 80% of Belarusian enterprises are involved in fulfilling Russian state defense orders.
Russian special envoy tries to interest West and China in Russian energy resources — Luhovskyi
Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is trying to interest Western countries and China in Russian energy resources.
More than 60 projects worth over $100 billion are implemented between China and Russia — foreign intelligence
More than 60 projects worth over $100 billion are being implemented between China and Russia.
Emergency power cuts introduced in several regions — Ukrenergo
Emergency power cuts have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine due to the difficult situation in the power system caused by Russian shelling.
European Union sends nearly 450 generators to Ukraine
The European Union is providing Ukraine with a batch of emergency generators from its own strategic reserves amid Russian strikes on the country's energy infrastructure.
23 January 2026
PM Shmyhal: We expect to shift from emergency to hourly power cuts in coming days
Due to a significant power shortage, the situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult, but there are signs of partial stabilization.
Situation with electricity across Ukraine becomes significantly more complicated - DTEK
The situation with electricity throughout Ukraine has become significantly more challenging. Due to attacks by Russian forces, the power system is operating at full capacity.
Ukraine presents steps to protect energy facilities to partners at “Energy Ramstein”
At the G7+ Energy Ramstein meeting, Ukraine presented its partners with its steps to strengthen energy security.
Zelensky on energy: There are results in recovery, but situation remains very complicated
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a special conference call dedicated to the energy sector and noted that recovery is ongoing, results are being achieved, but the situation remains very difficult.
Partners to provide Ukraine with over 6,000 units of energy equipment – Svyrydenko
International partners have confirmed their intention to provide Ukraine with new assistance to overcome the energy crisis, including more than 6,000 units of energy equipment.
Situation in power system worse, several generation facilities under emergency repairs – Ukrenergo
Early on January 23, the situation in Ukraine's power system significantly deteriorated after several generation facilities were forced into emergency repairs, with emergency power outages imposed in most regions.