Expert outlines reasons for December LPG price increase
The increase in LPG prices in December was driven by delays in fuel supplies and falling temperatures.
Economy
16 December 2025
EU preparing EUR 90B reparations loan for Ukraine, two thirds for military support
France and the European Commission are considering providing a EUR 90 billion reparations loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, to finance Ukraine in 2026-2027.
Subsoil agreement with U.S.: Ministry of Economy approves new documents on subsoil use conditions
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved a new version of the model agreements on subsoil use conditions within the framework of U.S.–Ukraine arrangements.
Netherlands to allocate EUR 3.5B to support Ukraine next year - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for financial support, which will reach EUR 3.5 billion next year, as well as for the provision of weapons, air defense systems, and contributions to the PURL initiative.
Moldova to return Lukoil fuel terminal at Chișinău Airport to state ownership
The Moldovan authorities will return to state ownership the assets of Lukoil located on the premises of Chișinău International Airport within 20 days, due to the company’s failure to meet the requirements for selling its assets.
15 December 2025
Ukraine transports 162M tonnes of cargo via maritime corridor, including nearly 100M tonnes of grain
Since the launch of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, more than 162 million tonnes of cargo have been handled, including over 98 million tonnes of grain, with nearly 7,000 vessels passing through the route.
Zelensky in Berlin: during war, Ukraine not only asks for help but offers joint weapons production
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the war, Ukraine is not only asking for help, but also offering joint defense production.
Zelensky: every power plant in Ukraine has been affected by Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that for many months, the main target of Russian strike drones and missiles has been the energy sector, and now there is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been affected by the strikes.
Verkhovna Rada Committee supports bill to rename kopiika to shah
The Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Customs Policy of the Ukrainian Parliament has recommended that the parliament adopt a bill to change the name of Ukraine’s fractional currency coin (kopiika) to shah.
Over 11,000 companies close in Ukraine this year: Which sectors have longest lifespan
Over the course of eleven months, 11,223 companies closed in Ukraine, with the highest number recorded in September and most frequently in Kyiv.
Almost all critical infrastructure electrified in Odesa — DTEK
In Odesa and the Odesa region, electricity supply has been restored to 184,500 customers, and nearly all critical infrastructure that was cut off due to the Russian attack on December 13 has been electrified.
New joint venture to produce Ukrainian drones in Germany
Ukrainian and German drone manufacturers are establishing a joint defense venture, Quantum Frontline Industries, as part of the new "Build with Ukraine" initiative, paving the way for the first industrial-scale production of Ukrainian drones in Europe.
14 December 2025
Kamyshin to step down from Ukrzaliznytsia supervisory board
Oleksandr Kamyshin will terminate his mandate as a member of the supervisory board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia on December 29, 2025.
13 December 2025
Ukraine imposes record sanctions on nearly 700 Russian “shadow fleet” vessels – Zelensky
On Saturday, Ukraine’s sanctions against nearly 700 additional vessels of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, which transports petroleum products, came into force.
Zaporizhzhia NPP ran on generators during overnight attack - Ukrenergo
During Russia's December 13 attack, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected from Ukraine's power grid for more than an hour due to damage to power transmission lines.
Russian attack leaves over one million consumers left without power – Ukrenergo
More than one million consumers have been left without electricity as a result of an overnight Russian attack, and repair work has already begun.
Over 83% of sunflower harvest completed in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, sunflower has been harvested from 58,000 hectares, or 83.3 percent of the planned area, while corn has been collected from 5,300 hectares, or 42.7 percent of the forecast.
Law on mobile internet speed control will not affect tariffs – Ministry of Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has dismissed rumors that new requirements for internet speed would force operators to raise service prices, saying there are no grounds for such claims.
Ukraine’s real GDP growth accelerates – Ministry of Economy
In November 2025, Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 5.3%, compared with 2.3% in October. The main drivers were agriculture, domestic trade, construction, and manufacturing.
12 December 2025
Ukraine, U.S. set up joint task force to draft rapid economic action plan
Ukraine and the United States have established a joint working group to develop a rapid economic action plan as part of the process to ensure a sustainable and fair peace for Ukraine.
Russia's Central Bank sues Euroclear over frozen assets
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian clearing and settlement institution Euroclear over frozen Russian assets.
EU backs indefinite freeze of Russian assets
EU ambassadors have agreed to indefinitely freeze Russia’s sovereign assets, removing the main obstacle to providing Ukraine with a “reparations loan” worth €210 billion.
Russian shelling causes power outages in three regions — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 12, customers in the Odesa, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions were left without power due to Russian attacks.
Electric vehicle sales in Ukraine surge nearly threefold in November
In November 2025, 11,005 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold on the domestic market, compared with 3,742 units purchased by Ukrainians a year earlier.
11 December 2025
Ukraine Facility: EU approves sixth payment of around EUR 2.3B to Ukraine
Ukraine will soon receive around EUR 2.3 billion in funding after the Council of the EU today adopted a decision on the sixth regular disbursement of support under the EU's Ukraine Facility.
Partner assistance sufficient to maintain international reserves at adequate level
The amount of international aid is currently sufficient to maintain adequate reserves and emission-free financing of the budget deficit, but uncertainty about its future parameters remains.
Shorter power outages expected as soon as this weekend — Svyrydenko
Ministries and regional military administrations must ensure the availability of alternative power sources for all critical infrastructure facilities; shorter power outages are expected as soon as this weekend.
NBU keeps key policy rate at 15.5%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has kept its key policy rate at 15.5%.
Ukrainian nuclear plants forced to reduce reactor output due to Russian attacks – IAEA
Russia's massive airstrikes last Saturday caused major disruptions to Ukraine's power system and to the external electricity supply of three nuclear power plants, forcing reductions in reactor output and temporary shutdowns of several units.