Ukrenergo may implement emergency power cuts in evening
On Friday, emergency power cuts are planned during the evening peak consumption period; in the eastern part of the country, power cuts may resume in the next hour.
Economy
17 October 2025
Preferential mortgage rate for IDPs to remain unchanged – Shuliak
The preferential mortgage rate of 7% under the eOselya housing program for internally displaced persons (IDPs) will remain in effect, along with a 70% compensation on the initial down payment.
Ukrainian president, U.S. energy secretary discuss joint projects
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to discuss joint projects.
Emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv and two other regions
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv, Kyiv region, and Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukraine and Poland sign letter of intent on defense industry cooperation
Kyiv and Warsaw have signed a letter of intent to enhance cooperation between their defense industries.
Sobolev outlines Ukraine’s key investment advantages
Ukraine’s main competitive advantages for attracting investment include the adaptability of its business sector during wartime, its trajectory toward European integration, and the large-scale demand that will be generated by post-war reconstruction.
16 October 2025
PM Svyrydenko: Ukraine counting on EU's decision to implement reparations loan mechanism
Russia does not intend to stop the aggression, so international support for Ukraine must be consistent and effective.
Svyrydenko discusses Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 with partners in Washington
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed Ukraine's financial needs for the next budget period with the president of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, the President of the European Investment Bank, Nadia Calvino and the President of the EBRD, Odile Renaud-Basso.
Reparations loan should become key financing instrument for Ukraine in 2026 – Marchenko
A "reparations loan," a new financing instrument created in support of Ukraine, which implies the use of frozen Russian assets, is expected to become one of the main instruments for securing the country's financial needs in 2026-2027.
Emergency power cuts introduced across Ukraine
Emergency power cuts have been introduced across Ukraine.
Ukrenergo not planning to introduce scheduled power outages for households
Ukraine's national power grid operator Ukrenergo currently has no plans to introduce scheduled hourly power outages for households.
Marchenko outlines Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026–2027 during Washington visit
Ukraine will require approximately $60 billion in external financing over 2026–2027 to cover its budget deficit and support the energy sector, which continues to suffer from ongoing Russian attacks.
Russia launches its sixth massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure since beginning of October
On the night of October 16, the Russians carried out another massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure.
Emergency power outages implemented in Kyiv and nine regions – Ukrenergo
On the morning of October 16, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv and nine other regions, while scheduled hourly outages remain in effect in the Chernihiv region.
Gas production suspended in Poltava region following Russian attack
On the night of October 16, Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, halting operations at gas production facilities in the Poltava region.
Ukraine and Bell Helicopter sign MoU on aviation technology development
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. aerospace company Bell Textron Inc to develop industrial cooperation in aviation technologies.
15 October 2025
UK to help Ukraine's defense industry enter Western markets after war – Healey
The existing cooperation between London and Kyiv in drone production, which is currently helping Ukraine resist Russian aggression, will also contribute to the development of Ukraine's defense industry in peacetime.
Zelensky, Mitsotakis discuss US gas supplies to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on potential cooperation in the energy sector, including the supply of American gas to Ukraine.
Svyrydenko, IMF leadership discuss new program for Ukraine for 2026-2029
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the leadership of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss the continuation of cooperation and a new program for Ukraine for 2026-2029.
Germany provides EUR 400M for Ukrainian long-range drones – Pistorius
Germany is allocating EUR 400 million to support the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, whose strikes on targets deep inside Russia are already yielding results.
UK sanctions targeting Russia’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as well on tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet.
NBU governor discusses new loan and energy support with World Bank leadership
Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Andriy Pyshnyy met with senior World Bank officials to discuss support for Ukraine’s energy sector amid intensified attacks, as well as the terms of a new loan under the Development Policy Operation (DPO) agreement.
Russians strike Naftogaz gas facilities three times this week, hit thermal power plant overnight
Over the past week, the aggressor has carried out three attacks on the gas infrastructure of the Naftogaz Group. One of the group's thermal power plants was also affected on the night of October 15.
Emergency power outages introduced in Cherkasy and Sumy regions
In the Cherkasy region, partial emergency power outage schedules have been implemented. Similar emergency schedules have also been introduced in the Sumy region.
U.S. ready to step up pressure on Russia, U.S. Treasury chief says
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, during a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko in Washington, assured that the United States is prepared to work with other G7 countries to intensify pressure on Russia.
Russia’s polymer industry enters prolonged stagnation – intelligence
Russia’s polymer production and processing sector has entered a phase of prolonged stagnation, according to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
14 October 2025
Emergency power outage schedules canceled for Kyiv region
Emergency blackout schedules have been canceled in the Kyiv region.
Ministry of Finance placed OVDPs for ₴19.5 billion
On October 14, 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance attracted UAH 19.5 billion into the national budget by placing an equivalent worth of domestic government loan bons (OVDP) through auction.
Ukraine, EU approve updated trade terms
Ukraine and the European Union have approved a decision to remove some tariffs and increase quotas on the export of agricultural products to the EU.