Power system in Kyiv in emergency mode – DTEK
Despite the fact that critical infrastructure in Kyiv has been restored, the capital’s power system remains in a deep emergency state.
Economy
21 January 2026
Ukraine preparing “Energy Ramstein” meeting – PM Svyrydenko
Ukraine, together with its partners, is preparing a meeting of the “Energy Ramstein” ahead of which some countries have already announced emergency assistance to help address energy challenges.
European Parliament approves “enhanced cooperation” for €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The European Parliament has endorsed a decision by the European Council adopted in December 2025 to apply the enhanced cooperation procedure for providing Ukraine with a €90 billion support loan.
Energy workers restore power to Kyiv’s critical infrastructure
In the capital, energy workers have completed the restoration of power supply to critical infrastructure following the attack on January 20.
Ferrexpo suspending operations in Ukraine due to power supply problems
Enterprises of the Ferrexpo Group in Ukraine are temporarily suspending operations due to electricity supply disruptions, with some employees placed on leave.
Polish farmers planning to block border crossing with Ukraine at Dolhobychiw–Uhriniv on Jan 23
Polish farmers plan to block traffic in front of the Dolhobychiw–Uhriniv border crossing point on Friday, January 23.
NABU and SAP expose embezzlement under “green” tariff scheme: Former Presidential Administration official among suspects
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have uncovered a scheme to embezzle funds intended for payments under the “green” tariff, which operated for the benefit of a number of commercial power-generating enterprises located in the temporarily occupied territory of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Dutch FM: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector threaten nuclear safety
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel said that Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are leaving millions of civilians without electricity and heat and posing serious risks to nuclear safety.
Denmark allocates additional EUR 20M to support Ukraine's energy system
The Danish government is allocating an additional 150 million Danish kroner (EUR 20 million) to support Ukraine's energy system amid Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy sector.
Romania, Moldova, Ukraine plan to create trilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Romania has initiated the future creation of a trilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with Moldova and Ukraine. The idea was voiced at an international conference in Chisinau on January 20.
20 January 2026
Ukraine will strengthen EU's competitiveness – Lithuanian finance minister
Ukraine's accession to the European Union, despite concerns voiced by some producers, will increase market competition and benefit European consumers.
Netherlands to provide additional EUR 23M for Ukraine's energy sector
The Netherlands has announced additional assistance of EUR 23 million to support Ukraine's energy sector.
Power restored at Chornobyl NPP after Russian attack
All facilities of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant have been reconnected to Ukraine's unified power grid.
PM Svyrydenko announces new energy aid packages from partners
The government is systematically working to attract energy assistance from partners; the next shipments are expected in the coming days.
Naftogaz drills 140 new wells last year
The Naftogaz Group can maintain high drilling rates, but needs additional funding to do so.
Chornobyl NPP loses power supply, power lines of other nuclear plants damaged – IAEA
Several Ukrainian electrical substations that are critical to ensuring nuclear safety were damaged in Russian strikes this morning, and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant has completely lost external power supply.
Lithuanian finance minister: Fighting corruption is in Ukraine's own interest
Lithuania will continue to support Ukraine and insist on continued financing despite recent anti-corruption revelations, but the fight against corruption must go on in Kyiv's own interest.
Nearly 46% of Kyiv housing stock left without heating after Russian attack – Kuleba
As a result of the overnight attack, 5,635 buildings in Kyiv have been left without heating – about 46% of the city's housing stock. Sixty additional repair teams have been deployed to speed up restoration work.
Power outages reported in Kyiv and six regions due to massive Russian attack
As of the morning of January 20, due to a new massive attack on the energy infrastructure in Kyiv and six other regions, customers are without power.
Russia returns old aircraft to service due to air fleet shortage – intelligence
In 2026–2027, Russian airlines plan to massively return mothballed aircraft of Soviet and foreign manufacture to service, most of which are more than 30 years old.
19 January 2026
Ambassador Bodnar: 80% of 'problems' between Ukraine and Poland in agricultural sector are artificial
In relations between Ukraine and Poland, 80% of the "problems" in the agricultural sector are artificially created, including attempts to sow discord between producers from both countries.
Shmyhal informs head of IAEA about Russia's intentions to strike networks of nuclear power plants
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal informed the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, about the Russians' preparations for another massive attack on energy infrastructure, with possible strikes on facilities and networks that serve nuclear power plants.
Poland to provide Ukraine with defense credit in H1 2026 – ambassador
Warsaw will provide Kyiv with a defense credit, with the relevant agreement expected to be signed in the first half of 2026.
Ukrainians spend UAH 11.3B in winter support funds, mostly on utility bills
Ukrainians have already spent UAH 11.3 billion under the "Winter Support" program, with the largest share going toward utility bills.
Shmyhal, Jorgensen discuss Ukraine's energy needs
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a conversation with EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen.
Business and innovation will be discussed at Ukraine House in Davos during WEF
Business and innovation are among the key topics of the Ukraine House during the World Economic Forum (WEF), which starts on January 19 in Davos, Switzerland.
There are 1.5 billion coins with face value of 50 kopiykas in circulation — Pyshnyy
Today, there are 1.5 billion 50-kopiyka coins in circulation in Ukraine. To maintain appropriate quality, it is necessary to mint about 30 million coins each year, with some planned for replacement in stages.
Andriy Pyshnyy, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine
The introduction of the shah is about a final break with Moscow in a crucial sector such as monetary circulation
18 January 2026
Italy to provide Ukraine with heating equipment – Budanov
In the coming days, a batch of heating equipment from Italy will arrive in Ukraine to support the regions most affected by Russian terror.