Ministry explains role of working group on restoring airport operations
A working group preparing for the restoration of airport operations in Ukraine will coordinate actions among all involved parties at the interagency level.
Economy
Ukrenergo receives official letter from Slovakia regarding termination of emergency assistance
Ukrenergo has received an official letter from the Slovak electricity transmission system operator SEPS regarding the unilateral termination of the Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement.
Fuel prices and supplies: PM Svyrydenko meets with representatives of largest gas station chains
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held a meeting with fuel market operators, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Energy, the Antimonopoly Committee, and the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
Ukraine to debut at global humanitarian expo DIHAD 2026 in Dubai
Ukraine will participate for the first time in one of the world's largest humanitarian aid and development exhibitions – Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) – which will take place on May 5-7, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, provided the security situation allows.
15 March 2026
Power outage schedules to be introduced in all regions of Ukraine on Monday at 17:00
On Monday, March 16, scheduled hourly power outages will be applied for household consumers across all regions of Ukraine from 17:00, while industrial consumers will face power capacity restrictions.
Zelensky: Russia's budget deficit reaches $100B, but can be covered by oil sales
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia's budget deficit this year amounts to $100 billion, but the Russians may be able to cover it if sanctions, especially those related to oil sales, are weakened.
Government to allocate UAH 11.2B to prepare 210 critical facilities for winter in Kyiv and frontline regions
At its next meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate UAH 11.2 billion to prepare 210 critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv and nine frontline regions for the upcoming heating season.
Russian defense industry absorbs civilian economy – intelligence
Russia's military-industrial complex is draining resources from other sectors of the economy, including enterprises that directly service it.
14 March 2026
EU extends sanctions against Russia for another six months
The European Council has extended the individual sanctions imposed over actions undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity for a further six months, until September 15, 2026.
Naftogaz briefs foreign diplomats on impact of Russian attacks on Druzhba pipeline
The Naftogaz Group, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, held a briefing for representatives of foreign diplomatic missions on the consequences of Russian attacks on the infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Massive Russian attack damages energy infrastructure, power outages adjusted
Damage to energy infrastructure has been reported following Russia’s massive attack, and electricity outage schedules have been adjusted in several regions of Ukraine.
Emergency power outages active in Kyiv and Bucha district
Emergency electricity outages have been introduced in Kyiv and the Bucha district of the Kyiv region.
Temporary U.S. sanctions relief will not save Russia – Vlasiuk
The suspension of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum product sales should not be overestimated in terms of its impact on Russia’s economy, given the country’s significant budget deficit.
Russia's manufacturing industry imitates import substitution, deteriorates technologically – intelligence
In Russia, the number of manufacturing enterprises reporting a deterioration in product quality due to dependence on imported components has increased.
13 March 2026
Naftogaz definitively wins $1.4 billion lawsuit against Gazprom
Naftogaz Group has secured a definitive victory in its legal dispute with Russia’s Gazprom over payment of $1.4 billion in debt for gas transit services.
US suspends sanctions for one month on Russian oil loaded onto tankers
The United States is suspending sanctions for one month on the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels before March 12.
Russia to not receive significant benefits from easing of US sanctions – Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assured that Putin's regime will not gain significant profits from the temporary easing of American sanctions on Russian oil.
Over 356,000 hectares of agricultural land sold in Ukraine last year
In 2025, more than 356,000 hectares of agricultural land, which had been subject to a moratorium prior to the opening of the market, were sold in Ukraine; the average price was UAH 57,400 per hectare.
Ukraine’s real GDP grew 1.8% in 2025 – State Statistics Service
According to preliminary estimates, Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.8% in 2025 compared with 2024.
12 March 2026
Hungary returns Oschadbank armored vehicles, but cash and gold still held
Armored cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Oschadbank that had been detained in Hungary were returned to Ukrainian diplomats and bank representatives on Thursday, but the money and gold they were carrying remain in Hungarian custody.
Ukraine and Romania to open another border crossing point in summer - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and Romania are actively developing transport logistics.
Zelensky: Ukraine and Romania to build two new power lines
Ukraine and Romania have signed a document on the construction of interconnectors, one of which is planned to be built this year.
Two frontline regions of Ukraine are without power due to Russian attacks on energy facilities
As of March 12, Russian attacks have left users in the Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions without power.
11 March 2026
PM Svyrydenko meets with newly elected Naftogaz supervisory board
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko discussed the implementation of regional energy sustainability plans with the newly appointed supervisory board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
Record 400 million barrels: IEA releases emergency oil reserves
The International Energy Agency (IEA) decided to release 400 million barrels of crude oil from their emergency reserves to curb rising prices amid the Middle East conflict and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia targets oil transit infrastructure in southern Ukraine for second day
Russian forces have been attacking oil transit infrastructure in southern Ukraine for two consecutive days, apparently seeking to disrupt alternative supplies of non-Russian oil to Europe.
Ukraine's parliament urges partners to impose full ban on trade with Russia, Belarus
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted an appeal to the governments of Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, urging them to initiate a complete ban on trade and the transit of goods with Russia and Belarus.
Returning to Russian fuel would be “strategic blunder” – von der Leyen
Europe must continue its course toward energy independence and supply diversification rather than resuming energy imports from Russia.
Oil price decline not linked to Trump–Putin call – expert
Claims that the recent drop in global oil prices was triggered by a phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are inaccurate.