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31 March 2026
Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, expects greater activity from the National Bank of Ukraine in stimulating the development of mortgage lending.
Following another drone attack on the Russian port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea, an oil loading terminal was damaged, likely further complicating Russia's oil exports.
As of March 31 morning, users in five regions are without power due to new Russian attacks on the power grid. Electricity consumption is increasing due to cloudy weather.
30 March 2026
By the end of this year, Ukraine and Bulgaria will establish an energy corridor that could serve as an alternative in the event that certain European countries block energy imports. Through this corridor, Ukraine will be able to receive approximately 10 billion cubic meters of gas.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that due to the blocked EUR 90 billion loan from the European Union—EUR 45 billion of which was supposed to be disbursed this year—Ukraine may not have enough time to prepare for the coming winter.
Executives of Naftogaz of Ukraine held talks with a Greek delegation to discuss expanding cooperation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba and Bulgaria's Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov have discussed the launch of a test passenger rail connection between the two countries.
Ukraine and Bulgaria have discussed a range of joint initiatives in key sectors, including energy, defense, and transport, with a focus on developing alternative energy routes for Europe.
The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion work program under the European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP) to modernize the European defense industry, which includes strengthening cooperation with Ukraine.
As of March 30 morning, users in seven regions are without power due to new Russian attacks on the power grid.
Power restriction schedules will be in effect for industrial consumers across all regions of Ukraine on the evening of Monday, March 30.
29 March 2026
The government has allocated 22.35 billion hryvnias for the construction of protective structures for water, heating, and electricity supply facilities, as well as for Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways).
The Kremlin is planning to forcibly transfer Russians' pension savings into a new state scheme – the long-term savings program.
28 March 2026
In the 2025/2026 marketing year (MY), Ukraine is expected to export 576,000 tons of rapeseed oil, which is 2.7 times more than last season.
27 March 2026
In the first two months of this year, GDP decreased by about 1.2%, but the government expects economic activity to recover soon.
A gas production facility in the Poltava region has suspended operations due to a Russian attack.
June 30 is not a fixed termination date for the National Cashback program. Whether it is extended will depend on demand, performance, and available budgetary resources.
As of March 27 morning, users in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions are without power due to new Russian attacks.
Approximately 4.4 million Ukrainians receive payments under the National Cashback program each month, with total disbursements reaching UAH 6.7 billion as of the end of March.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, during his visit to the United States, held meetings with representatives of Westinghouse, Cheniere Energy, GE Vernova, and Invenergy.
The Ukrainian defense industry is currently operating at only half capacity due to a lack of funding. To increase drone production for its own needs, the state is ready to sell certain defense systems that are in surplus to its partners.
26 March 2026
Despite constant enemy attacks, 98.9% of residential buildings and 99.9% of social facilities were provided with heat during the 2025/2026 heating season.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered a halt to the transit of natural gas through Hungary to Ukraine starting in July.
According to estimates by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, approximately 3 million people will participate in the fuel price reimbursement program.
During the night, Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s railway and port infrastructure, no casualties were reported.
Ukraine plans to improve its approach to protecting critical infrastructure by making resilience measures systemic, which will require significant investment.
New security challenges linked to hybrid and military threats are placing additional demands on the resilience of Europe’s energy systems, and Ukraine is ready to share its experience.
25 March 2026
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is actively working with reliable European partners to expand joint weapons production projects, primarily focusing on drones, and is preparing new agreements.
The U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) has approved its first investment, backing Ukrainian technology company Sine Engineering.
Ukraine's external financing needs remain substantial, amounting to about $52 billion in 2026 to cover state budget requirements.