“SvitloDim” program: Apartment buildings to receive up to UAH 300,000 for autonomous power supply
Under the “SvitloDim” program, apartment buildings will receive up to UAH 300,000 to install autonomous power supply systems.
Economy
Kyiv struggles most with heat and electricity after attacks – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the situation with heating is the most challenging in Kyiv right now.
Government appoints new Energoatom supervisory board
The Cabinet of Ministers, acting on a submission from the nomination committee, has appointed a new supervisory board of the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom (NNEGC Energoatom).
Angolan businessman donates 75 electric generators to Ukraine
Angolan businessman Bento Adriano Mendes has provided Ukraine with humanitarian assistance in the energy sector, donating 75 electric generators for civilians in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, as well as servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Another shipment of generators sent to Ukraine from Germany
Another convoy carrying generators for Ukrainian cities has been dispatched from Germany as part of the "Heat for Ukraine" campaign.
Ukrzaliznytsia introduces additional security restrictions in Kharkiv region
JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" has decided to restrict a number of rail connections in the Kharkiv region; some direct long-distance routes will be replaced with connecting services using suburban electric trains.
Switzerland to finance components for Ukrzaliznytsia railway tracks
The Swiss government will finance components for Ukrzaliznytsia’s railway tracks and power networks worth more than EUR 29 million.
NSDС: Ukraine spends 43% of its GDP on security and defense in 2025
Last year, Ukraine spent over UAH 3.8 trillion on security and defense.
Expert on Ukraine’s power system after Russian strikes: Situation severe but not critical
Last week was the most difficult in the history of Ukraine’s unified power system. Russia’s large-scale strikes, compounded by severe frosts, created an electricity deficit that could not be covered either by domestic generation or imports.
Fuel prices in Ukraine rising amid global oil market growth – expert
Fuel prices in Ukraine may increase by up to UAH 1 per liter over the coming week.
Ukraine’s agricultural production down 6.8% in 2025 – State Statistics Service
In 2025, Ukraine’s agricultural output fell 6.8% from the previous year.
27 January 2026
EU provides 447 generators to Ukraine, first batch already arrived
The first 76 emergency generators, transferred by the European Union from its own strategic reserves, have arrived in the Kyiv region.
Ukraine, Poland agree to increase gas import capacity
The gas transmission system operators of Ukraine and Poland will increase guaranteed capacity at the border to 18.4 million cubic meters per day by the end of April.
Naftogaz halts technological processes at facility attacked by Russians in western Ukraine
For security reasons, technological processes at a critical infrastructure facility attacked by Russian forces in the morning of January 27 were halted.
Azerbaijan sends new batch of electrical equipment to Ukraine
The authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan have sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Exports from Ukraine fell by 3% in 2025, to USD 40.5B
Due to the war, logistical constraints, and the shutdown of enterprises, exports of goods and services from Ukraine fell by 3% last year.
Emergency power outages introduced in several regions – Ukrenergo
Emergency electricity outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine due to the difficult situation in the power system caused by Russian strikes.
26 January 2026
Generation from damaged CHP plants to be replaced by cogeneration units and modular boiler plants – Shmyhal
At a meeting of the Headquarters for Eliminating the Consequences of the Emergency in Kyiv's and Kyiv Region's power systems, concrete steps were developed to replace the generation of damaged CHP plants with distributed energy sources.
Czech government to send generators to support Ukraine’s energy resilience
The Czech government will provide Ukraine with generators worth approximately €413,000.
Power outage schedules to apply nationwide on Tuesday – Ukrenergo
Hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for household consumers across all regions of Ukraine on Tuesday, January 27, while industrial consumers will face power usage restrictions.
Ukrenergo: Emergency power cuts introduced in some regions
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is trending upward; due to Russian shelling, emergency power cuts are in effect in some regions.
EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports by 2027
EU countries have officially approved regulations to phase out imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2027.
Municipal enterprises can obtain up to UAH 150M in preferential loans for energy efficiency – PM Svyrydenko
Under the “Affordable Loans 5–7–9%” program, businesses and municipal enterprises can obtain up to 150 million hryvnias to implement energy-efficiency measures.
25 January 2026
DTEK: Desnianskyi district faces most difficult situation with power and heating in Kyiv
As of the evening of January 25, the most difficult situation with electricity and heating supply in Kyiv was recorded in the Desnianskyi district.
Power outage schedules to apply in all regions on Sunday – Ukrenergo
In all regions of Ukraine on Sunday, January 25, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for household consumers, while industrial users will face power limitations.
24 January 2026
Relentless Russian attacks prevent stabilization of Ukraine’s power grid – Shmyhal
Ongoing Russian attacks are preventing the stabilization of Ukraine’s power supply, as the energy system does not have enough time to recover.
Tourist tax revenue in Ukraine grows by over third in 2025
In 2025, local community budgets in Ukraine received UAH 359 million in tourist tax, which is UAH 86 million more than in 2024.
Naftogaz increases electricity imports from Europe to stabilize Ukraine's energy system
This week, the Naftogaz Group has increased electricity imports from Europe to stabilize the energy system following Russian strikes.
Russia exported $400M worth of grain from occupied territories in 2025 – intelligence
Russia exported more than two million tonnes of grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, worth $400 million, in 2025.