Russian drones target four DTEK energy facilities in Odesa region overnight
On the night of August 31, Russian forces launched drone attacks on four DTEK energy facilities in the Odesa region.
Economy
Housing commissioning in Ukraine declines
From January to June 2025, a total of 4,273 million square meters of residential buildings were commissioned in Ukraine, which is 6.4% less compared to the same period in 2024.
30 August 2025
Svyrydenko discusses key areas of partnership with U.S. business representatives
In New York, Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko met with U.S. business representatives and potential investors in Ukraine.
Ukraine files another lawsuit against Russia over UAH 2.8B in damages caused to Pivdencombank
The Ukrainian Deposit Guarantee Fund has filed another lawsuit against Russia over the damages caused by Russian armed aggression to Ukrainian banks.
29 August 2025
Svyrydenko and Yermak meet with Nasdaq leadership
During their visit to the United States, Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with the leadership of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Expert outlines prerequisites for reducing fuel prices on Ukrainian market
Currently, there are prerequisites on Ukraine’s fuel market for reducing gasoline and diesel fuel prices.
White House confirms Ukraine destroyed 20% of Russian oil refineries in August
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Ukraine disabled 20% of Russia's oil refining capacity during August.
28 August 2025
Expert predicts ‘exchange rate fluctuations’ for euro in Sept 2025
In September 2025, the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar will remain stable in the corridor of UAH 41.6-42. Meanwhile, the euro will fluctuate in the range of UAH 48-49.5 due to the impact of global trading.
Expert gives forecast of foreign exchange rates in Ukraine for early Sept 2025
In the first week of September 2025, foreign exchange rates in Ukraine will not go beyond the corridor of UAH 41.6-42 for the U.S. dollar, and UAH 48-49 for the euro.
Energy facilities damaged in several regions due to enemy attack, local outages reported
As a result of a massive attack on the night of August 28, energy facilities in several regions were damaged, and restoration of power supply to consumers is ongoing.
Government announces tender for investors in lithium site in Kirovohrad region
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has announced a tender for investors to sign a production sharing agreement with regard to the Dobra lithium site in the Kirovohrad region.
27 August 2025
EU mulls secondary sanctions on third countries helping Russia evade restrictions – Bloomberg
The European Union is considering introducing secondary sanctions against third countries that help Russia circumvent existing restrictions.
Attacks on Druzhba pipeline shed light on Hungary's failure to diversify its dependence on Russian oil, expert says
Ukraine's recent attacks against the Druzhba oil pipeline are parts of a larger, intensive campaign against the Russian oil sector, and the resulting disruptions of supplies to Hungary and Slovakia are merely a side effect.
Enemies attack energy facilities in six regions of Ukraine
On the night of August 27, the Russians carried out another massive attack on electricity and gas transportation infrastructure facilities in six regions.
Ukraine’s budget recovers UAH 2.8B from Russian PIN-UP online casino
The Ukrainian Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has enforced a court ruling on the special confiscation of more than UAH 2.8 billion in assets of Russia’s PIN-UP online casino.
26 August 2025
Ukraine’s state debt increases by USD 1.29B in July
The total amount of Ukraine’s state and state-guaranteed debt reached $186.13 billion at the end of July, increasing by $1.29 billion over the month.
Expert believes Ukraine can replace diesel fuel supplies from Slovakia
If Slovakia decides to halt the delivery of diesel fuel to Ukraine, alternative suppliers can be found. At the same time, this may adversely affect the Slovak side itself.
Ukrainian MFA calls for tough sanctions against Russia over use of Berdiansk and Mariupol ports
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns and deems null and void the Russian government’s decree of August 22, which added the temporarily occupied Ukrainian ports of Berdiansk and Mariupol to the list of Russian seaports open to foreign vessels.
Retail deposits in Ukraine’s banking sector exceed UAH 1.48T as of Aug 1
As of August 1, 2025, the total amount of retail deposits in the banks operating in Ukraine reached UAH 1,482.6 billion, which is UAH 3.9 billion higher compared to the previous month.
Ukraine strengthens industrial cooperation with Denmark – Shmyhal
Ukraine is deepening its industrial cooperation with Denmark.
25 August 2025
Ukraine’s PM, Germany’s Vice Chancellor discuss budget support, Ukraine’s defense needs
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and German Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, discussed financing Ukraine’s state budget and defense needs during a meeting in Kyiv.
Expert: Fuel prices in Ukraine return to pre-holiday levels
The change in fuel prices on Monday is related to the end of holiday discounts at gas stations that were offered on Independence Day.
Russia trying to disrupt Ukraine’s winter preparations – Zelensky
Ukraine is counting on Norway’s assistance, particularly in purchasing gas, as the Russian Federation strikes natural gas production sites and power generation facilities in Ukraine, disrupting preparations for the winter.
24 August 2025
Ukrainian, Canadian PMs discuss opportunities to expand investment
The Ukrainian and Canadian prime ministers discussed opportunities to expand trade and investment, particularly in the energy sector and defense industry.
Canada, Ukraine to jointly produce advanced drones - Carney
Canada will provide $200 million to co-finance the joint production of advanced drones with Ukraine, involving Canadian suppliers. The country has also become the first non-European participant in NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative for Ukraine.
23 August 2025
Over 27M tonnes of new-harvest grain already gathered across Ukraine
As of August 22, 2025, Ukrainian farmers gathered 27.25 million tonnes of early grain and leguminous crops, and began to harvest sunflowers and soybeans.
22 August 2025
Energy minister meets with Energoatom leadership
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk held a meeting with Jarek Niewierowicz, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JSC NNEGC Energoatom, Acting CEO Pavlo Kovtoniuk, and former CEO Petro Kotin.
EU’s financial support for Ukraine reaches EUR 168.9B, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented on the EU’s allocation of a new EUR 4.05 billion financial aid package for Ukraine.
Ukraine receives EUR 4.05B in international support – PM Svyrydenko
Ukraine has received EUR 4.05 billion in international aid, including EUR 1 billion under ERA Loans financed from frozen Russian assets and EUR 3.05 billion under the Ukraine Facility for reconstruction and integration.