Zelensky says fuel shortage in Russia already nearing 20%
The fuel shortage in Russia is already approaching 20%, with Russians using diesel reserves that they had been saving for a rainy day.
Economy
Zelensky discusses strengthening Ukraine’s defense industry with heads of investment funds and business associations
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the heads of Ukrainian and international investment funds and business associations.
Ukrainian government allocates additional UAH 36.6B to Defense Ministry
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated an additional UAH 36.6 billion to meet the needs of the Ministry of Defense.
Several regions left without power after Russian attacks; Chernihiv region faces most severe outages
Due to the Russian attack, as of the morning of October 8, users in several regions are without power, and hourly power outages are in effect in the Chernihiv region.
Ukraine plans to increase gas imports by around 30% – energy minister
Ukraine is negotiating with international partners to increase natural gas imports by approximately 30%.
Hrynchuk discusses urgent support needs of Ukrainian energy sector with G7+ leaders
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk informed G7+ leaders about the urgent needs of Ukraine’s energy sector following recent large-scale attacks on critical infrastructure.
07 October 2025
Ukraine's international reserves rise to $46.52B in Sept
Ukraine's international reserves grew by 1.1% in September 2025, reaching $46.52 billion as of October 1, according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Zelensky assures gas prices for domestic consumers will remain unchanged
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that after a meeting with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, it was agreed that the government would adopt a resolution to maintain a fixed price for natural gas for domestic consumers.
Ukraine's attacks on oil refineries forced Russia to maximize oil exports - Bloomberg
Sea deliveries of crude oil from Russia have remained close to a 16-month high over the past four weeks, as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries have forced flows to be redirected to export terminals.
World Bank downgrades Ukraine’s GDP growth forecast for 2026
The World Bank has maintained its projection for Ukraine’s economic growth in 2025 at 2%, but downgraded its forecast for 2026 to 2.2%—a 3.2% drop compared to its June estimate.
Ukroboronprom seals new deals with Spanish, U.S. arms makers on combat modules and drones
During the DFNC3 defense forum, Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (Ukroboronprom) signed several agreements with international partners, including Escribano, a Spanish manufacturer of combat modules.
Shmyhal showcases samples of Ukrainian weaponry to international partners
The capabilities of Ukraine's defense industry were demonstrated to Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene, NATO representatives and other foreign guests.
Russian attacks cut power to consumers in five regions – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of October 7, Russian strikes left consumers without electricity in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Donetsk regions. In the Chernihiv region, scheduled hourly power outages are in effect.
Enemy struck energy and railway facilities in two regions at night, Kuleba said
As a result of massive enemy attacks tonight in the Poltava and Sumy regions, energy facilities and railway infrastructure have been hit.
Energy Ministry and UNIDO discuss innovative energy solutions
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Roman Andarak held an online meeting with Yuko Yasunaga, Deputy Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), to discuss advanced energy technologies and cooperation opportunities.
06 October 2025
Ukrainian defense companies to open joint ventures in Denmark – Shmyhal
Ukrainian defense companies will establish joint production facilities in Denmark, with projects to be financed through EU funding.
05 October 2025
Ukrainian PM Svyrydenko holds on-site meeting in Sumy region after Russian strikes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held an on-site meeting in Sumy region to coordinate efforts of government agencies involved in eliminating the aftermath of Russian shelling.
Russia attacks Naftogaz facilities again: strikes and destruction reported
Due to a Russian combined attack on the night of October 5, Naftogaz facilities were damaged for the second time in a week — direct hits and destruction were reported.
04 October 2025
Government restricts access to defense industry data in public registries
At the request of domestic arms manufacturers, the government has decided to restrict access to data in public registries concerning defense industry enterprises, including information about their locations and production capacities.
FM Sybiha on Russia’s attack on energy sector: Russia again tries to use cold weather as weapon
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the shelling of energy infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions on Friday night Russia's largest attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities since the start of the war, calling on the international community to take decisive action.
03 October 2025
Ukraine preparing joint arms production with partners — Zelensky
Ukraine, together with its key partners, is preparing decisions on joint arms production, in particular, with localization in Ukraine.
Zelensky: “Country is gas station importing gasoline” — on consequences of strikes on Russia
Russia, which has been selling fuel abroad for years, is now forced to import it, in particular from China, Belarus, and other countries. This is a result of precise strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and special services on the aggressor's logistics and fuel infrastructure.
Naftogaz reports on Russia's largest attack on gas production in Ukraine: Some of damage is critical
The Russians carried out their largest attack since February 2022 on Naftogaz Group's gas production facilities, launching 35 missiles and 60 drones.
Power outages follow missile-and-drone strikes, situation worst in Sumy and Chernihiv regions
Following a combined Russian missile-and-drone attack, power outages have been implemented in several regions of Ukraine, with the most critical situation in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
Ukraine’s Energy Ministry: Russia attacks critical energy and gas infrastructure overnight
Overnight on October 3, energy facilities in several regions of Ukraine, including gas infrastructure, came under a massive Russian attack.
02 October 2025
IMF consulting with Ukraine’s donors to obtain financing assurances for new program
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is holding consultations with Ukraine’s donors to determine funding guarantees for a new program for Kyiv.
PM Svyrydenko: power outages after Russian drone strikes, restoration underway
The government is working to secure Ukraine’s energy system against new threats.
Ukraine warns of ‘critical risk’ at Zaporizhzhia NPP after 10 days on backup power
Since September 23, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been operating on backup diesel generators.
Ukraine to launch electronic system containing information on all beauty products
As soon as this year, Ukraine is launching a new electronic system that will be used by producers and importers to add full information about each beauty product.