Energy workers restore power to some households in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, energy workers have reduced the number of electricity consumers left without power after a Russian strike from 332,000 to 173,500.
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15 November 2025
Zelensky: beginning overhaul of key state-owned enterprises in energy sector
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev to define the course of action for rebooting the management bodies of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector.
Russia becomes increasingly dependent on China – intelligence
Russia’s economy is growing ever more dependent on the export of energy resources and metals, most of which are sold to China.
Russian economy entering phase of structural slowdown, FISU reports
The Russian economy is effectively entering a phase of structural slowdown. Its growth rates remain below the level needed to offset inflationary pressure.
Ukraine, Poland agree to speed up intergovernmental economic talks
Kyiv and Warsaw have agreed to speed up preparations for the meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, which is scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2026.
14 November 2025
Draft budget includes UAH 75B increase for education and science — Finance Ministry
The draft state budget for 2026 includes an increase of over UAH 75 billion in funding for education and science.
13 November 2025
Government orders comprehensive audit of major state-owned enterprises – Svyrydenko
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has ordered a comprehensive audit of all major state-owned enterprises, including those in the energy and defense sectors.
IMF announces launch of mission in Ukraine to discuss new program
The International Monetary Fund mission is preparing to begin work with the Ukrainian authorities to explore options for launching a new financial program for Ukraine.
Czech finance minister on reparations loan for Ukraine: There are no decisions without risks
The current Czech government considers the use of a reparations loan to be the only realistic option for providing financial support to Ukraine.
IMF urges Ukraine to strengthen fight against corruption to maintain donor support
A secure anti-corruption framework and the protection of anti-corruption institutions are critically important elements for Ukraine, which continues to depend on the support of the international community.
Reparations loan can help avoid burdening EU state budgets - European Commissioner
The option of supporting Ukraine from the EU in the form of a reparations loan guaranteed by cash balances from frozen Russian assets is the only one that allows EU member states to avoid additional pressure on their own budgets to cover Ukraine's financing gap in 2026–2027.
Ukraine receives EUR 5.9B from EU – Svyrydenko
Ukraine has received EUR 5.9 billion in financial assistance from the European Union, according to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Zelensky urges EU to use frozen Russian assets: 'It's a question of our surviving'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on EU allies to overcome disagreements over the use of frozen Russian assets, stating that new financing is critically important for the war-affected Ukrainian economy to withstand the fight against Moscow.
New Energoatom supervisory board to be presented to government within a week
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, in coordination with G7 partner countries, will submit proposals to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine within the week for the appointment of a new Supervisory Board for National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom.
12 November 2025
Ukraine may receive EUR 6B tranche from EU tomorrow – Pidlasa
Ukraine expects to receive the next tranche of direct budget assistance from the European Union, amounting to EUR 6 billion, on Thursday, November 13.
Russia to sell yuan-denominated bonds for first time amid growing budget deficit from war
Russia plans to issue its first yuan-denominated government bonds early next month in an attempt to cover this year's record budget deficit caused by the war in Ukraine.
Swiss government submitted updated free trade agreement with Ukraine to parliament
On Wednesday, the Swiss Federal Council submitted to parliament a draft federal decree on the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Ukraine.
Russia to lose at least $37B in oil and gas revenues this year – Zelensky
Russia is expected to lose at least $37 billion in budget oil and gas revenues this year.
Diesel fuel prices in Ukraine may rise further – expert
Diesel fuel in Ukraine could increase by another UAH 2.50 per liter, although a sharp shortage is not expected.
11 November 2025
Government terminates powers of Energoatom's supervisory board – PM Svyrydenko
On Tuesday, November 11, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the first steps to relaunch the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom and terminated the powers of its supervisory board ahead of schedule.
Operation Midas: Members of Energoatom embezzlement scheme transferred money to ex-deputy prime minister
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), as part of Operation Midas, documented how members of a criminal organization transferred money to a former deputy prime minister of Ukraine, who was referred to internally as "Che Guevara."
Critical infrastructure, administrative buildings will be switched to generators in Zaporizhzhia region
In Zaporizhzhia, strict hourly power outage schedules are in effect. To provide more electricity for residents, energy workers will transfer administrative buildings and critical infrastructure facilities to generator power.
Expert outlines reasons behind diesel fuel price increase
The increase in diesel fuel prices is driven by a combination of factors, particularly growing demand on global markets.
Emergency power outages introduced in three regions of Ukraine
Emergency electricity outages are temporarily in effect in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
Ukraine agrees on increasing electricity imports from Europe in December
Ukraine has reached an agreement with ENTSO-E to increase in December the maximum transmission capacity of cross-border interconnections for electricity imports from 2.1 GW to 2.3 GW.
Power outages reported in three regions due to Russian attacks – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of 11 November, new Russian attacks have left гіукі without power in three regions; hourly outage schedules are being applied in volumes of up to four groups. According to Ukrinform, NPC Ukrenergo reported this on Facebook.
Corruption case in energy sector: Energoatom’s Supervisory Board convenes special meeting
The Supervisory Board of NNEGC Energoatom will convene a special meeting to assess the situation and determine actions regarding corruption allegations involving the company’s employees.
Confidence in long-term deposits collapses in Russia – intelligence
In the Russian Federation, deposits for more than a year have practically lost their demand — their share does not exceed 7%.
10 November 2025
Zelensky on corruption in Ukraine's energy sector: There must be convictions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has commented on NABU's exposure of a large-scale corruption scheme in Ukraine's energy sector, stating that everyone involved in such schemes must face clear legal consequences.
European-gauge rail to Poland: Lviv reveals details of Sknyliv–Mostyska project
Lviv authorities have released details of the project to build the European-gauge rail line Sknyliv–Mostyska, for which Ukraine has received €73.7 million in EU grant funding.