Zelensky says Russia will unlikely fully cover budget deficit despite sanctions relief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia is unlikely to fully cover its budget deficit despite the temporary easing of oil sanctions.
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Zelensky says Druzhba oil pipeline repairs will be completed this spring
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline will be completed this spring, making it possible to resume oil transit.
Zelensky suggests Russia sought looser oil sanctions to sell Lukoil assets in Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested that Russia may have pushed for the easing of oil sanctions in order to sell the European assets of Lukoil.
Lviv to host Defense Tech Valley 2026 on Sept 16-17
The city of Lviv will host Brave1 Defense Tech Valley 2026 on September 16-17, the largest defense technology event in Ukraine, bringing together manufacturers, investors, and international partners.
Ukraine installs nearly 500 MW of energy storage systems – Ukrenergo
As of early April, Ukraine's energy system has nearly 500 MW of energy storage capacity installed.
09 April 2026
One of Europe’s largest pharmaceutical plants under construction in Zakarpattia – Svyrydenko inspects facility
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, during a working visit to the Zakarpattia region, toured the new production facilities of the pharmaceutical company Biopharma.
Partial easing of U.S. sanctions fails to boost Russia’s oil shipments – intel
In March 2026, Russia failed to increase the volume of oil shipments through its seaports despite a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions.
Hourly power outage schedules to be in effect in all regions on Friday
Across all regions of Ukraine, on Friday, April 10, scheduled hourly electricity outages will be applied throughout the entire day for all categories of consumers.
Ukraine aims to store at least 13.2 bcm of gas ahead of winter – Shmyhal
Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities must reach a critically necessary minimum of 13.2 billion cubic meters before the heating season.
Ukraine's parliament forms commission to probe actions threatening economic security
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution to establish a temporary investigation commission to investigate actions by officials that may threaten Ukraine's economic security.
Russia's oil revenues hit highest level since 2022 – media
Russia is earning more from its oil exports than at any time since the early weeks of the Ukraine war, as soaring prices and an uptick in flows raise the value of shipments to the most since June 2022.
Ukrenergo: Power outages reported in five regions due to enemy attacks
As of the morning of April 9, power outages have affected users across five regions of Ukraine, due to strikes and artillery shelling.
Russian airline Azimuth nearing bankruptcy – intelligence
Russian airline Azimuth is rapidly approaching bankruptcy.
08 April 2026
Falling global oil prices increase pressure on Russia – Zelensky
The decline in global oil prices following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East is a positive signal for markets and increases sanctions pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian parliament adopts law strengthening control over product quality
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law that strengthens state control over product quality and safety, including extending oversight to online commerce and aligning regulations with EU standards.
Power cuts to be in effect in all regions of Ukraine this evening
Power cuts will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Russian drone strike damages port infrastructure in Izmail
Port infrastructure facilities in Izmail were damaged as a result of a drone attack overnight on April 8.
Ukraine importing necessary volumes of fuel – Zelensky
Ukraine is importing the necessary volumes of fuel, with supply efforts continuing in cooperation with European partners and countries in the Middle East.
Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine foils procurement abuses at defense enterprise
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has filed an indictment with the court against a former official of a state-owned enterprise in the defense-industrial complex; he is accused of abuse of office.
Ukraine sees growth in new truck sales – Ukrautoprom
Sales of new commercial vehicles in Ukraine grew by 23% in March 2026.
07 April 2026
Russia's Sheskharis terminal halts oil loading after drone attack – Reuters
Exports of crude oil from Russia's Sheskharis terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk have been suspended following a massive drone attack and a fire.
Experts weigh two options to complete Khmelnytskyi NPP — MoE Shmyhal
Ukraine needs to complete the construction of two power units at the Khmelnitskyi Nuclear Power Plant; experts are currently determining the most optimal option for this.
Ukrainian parliament passes law extending military levy for three years after martial law
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted, both at first reading and in full, government bill No. 15110 extending the military levy for three years after the end of martial law.
Rada passes law on “industrial visa-free” regime with EU
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a European integration law aimed at harmonizing the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and the technical regulation system with European Union standards.
Ukrenergo: Power outages reported in 15 regions due to shelling and severe weather
As of the morning of April 7, users in 170 settlements across nine regions were without power due to severe weather; Russian attacks have caused new power outages in seven regions.
Ukraine Energy Support Fund receives EUR 3.2M in March
The Ukraine Energy Support Fund received EUR 3.2 million in contributions in March 2026, bringing the total amount of donations to EUR 1.854 billion.
UAH 295M losses: Fraud scheme exposed in procurement for Ukrgasvydobuvannya
Ukrainian law enforcement has uncovered a scheme involving the embezzlement of state funds through procurement at Ukrgasvydobuvannya, causing losses to the state exceeding UAH 295 million.
06 April 2026
UNDP invests over $550M in Ukraine's energy sector since 2022 – regional director
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) improved access to reliable electricity supply for over 6.6 million Ukrainians in 2025, with total investments in Ukraine's energy sector since 2022 exceeding $550 million.
Živković: UNDP supports removal of over 1 million tons of debris in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Program supported the removal of over 1 million tons of debris in Ukraine that resulted from Russian attacks; clearing this debris is one of the main challenges in the country’s recovery.