Protecting water supply systems: UNDP describes its work in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is applying global expertise in protecting water supply and sanitation systems in Ukraine.
Economy
Belarus covers budget shortfalls with Russian funds – intelligence
Belarus is offsetting shortfalls in tax revenues with non-tax income, primarily transfers from Russia.
05 April 2026
OPEC+ members increase oil production quotas again
Members of OPEC+ – the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their partners — have for the second time in a row decided to raise oil production quotas.
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages on Monday
On Monday, April 6, no electricity supply restrictions are planned in Ukraine.
Russian drones strike Naftogaz facilities in Poltava, Sumy regions overnight
In the early morning hours of April 5, Russian drones attacked facilities of the Naftogaz Group in the Poltava and Sumy regions.
Ukraine boosts farm equipment compensation to 40% for farmers in war-affected areas
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes to support programs for agricultural producers in frontline areas, including increasing compensation for Ukrainian-made farm equipment to 40% for farmers operating in combat zones.
04 April 2026
Ministry for Development working on supplying Kyiv with additional cogeneration units
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development is implementing measures to enhance the capital’s energy resilience, in particular by developing distributed generation and providing critical infrastructure facilities with backup power sources.
Electricity tariffs may rise by 20% this summer – expert
Household electricity tariffs in Ukraine could increase by about 20% as early as this summer.
03 April 2026
MP Hetmantsev: Tax change bills must be passed, no alternative
Further cooperation with the IMF and other partners depends on the adoption of government initiatives in the fiscal sphere, so the relevant bills must be passed.
Ukrenergo: Russian strikes cause new power outages in six regions
As of the morning of April 3, power outages have affected users in six regions due to drone attacks and artillery shelling.
Hormuz Chokepoint: Saudi Oil Flows Across the Desert After Blockade
After the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia is pumping oil across the desert—rewriting the global energy map
Ukrainian startups receive EUR 12M under Seeds of Bravery initiative
Under the Seeds of Bravery project, Ukrainian startups have received EUR 12 million in funding.
Drone strikes disable 40% of Russia's Primorsk port storage – Reuters
At Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, Ukrainian drone strikes in March damaged at least 40% of oil storage tanks, significantly reducing export volumes.
Ukraine's defense tech market reaches $6.8B in 2025
The volume of Ukraine's defense technology market reached approximately $6.8 billion in 2025, with the largest share accounted for by the UAV sector.
02 April 2026
Work underway at 245 energy facilities nationwide as Ukraine preparing for winter – Zelensky
Restoration work in the energy sector and the installation of alternative generation are underway at 245 facilities across the country.
Deputy PM Kachka identifies promising sectors for expanding Ukraine–Netherlands economic cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka stated that there are several sectors in which cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands appears to be the most promising and mutually beneficial.
Russians carried out 129 attacks on Naftogaz facilities during heating season
During the 2025/2026 heating season, Russians carried out 129 attacks on the Naftogaz Group’s gas infrastructure.
Global oil crisis opens ‘window of opportunity’ for renewable energy – expert
The global oil crisis and geopolitical shifts in energy markets are accelerating the world’s transition to renewable energy and a new economic model.
Russia bans gasoline exports until end of July
On Thursday, the Russian government imposed a ban on gasoline exports for producers until the end of July.
Ukraine allocates UAH 22B for regional resilience plans, seeks additional funding – Kuleba
UAH 22 billion has already been allocated from the state budget for priority measures to implement resilience plans in the regions of Ukraine, with additional funding still being sought.
Cabinet of Ministers increases authorized capital of Energy Efficiency Fund by ₴629.6 million
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the authorized capital of the State Institution Energy Efficiency Fund by ₴629.652 million.
Ukrenergo: Power outages implemented in seven regions due to massive Russian attack
As of the morning of April 2, users in seven regions are without power due to a massive drone attack on energy infrastructure.
Kuleba discusses community financing priorities with IMF mission
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba met with the International Monetary Fund mission to discuss community financing needs ahead of the next heating season.
01 April 2026
Ivan Plachkov, former Fuel and Energy Minister of Ukraine
Europe Signals Firm Commitment to End Reliance on Russian Gas and Oil
Russian tanker begins unloading oil in Cuba – Reuters
A Russian oil tanker started unloading oil at the Matanzas terminal in Cuba, marking the first significant energy shipment to the island since it was restricted by the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hetmantsev outlines funding sources for Ukraine’s large-scale mortgage program
Ukraine’s new nationwide mortgage program may be financed through the development of the domestic capital market, part of banking sector liquidity, partner contributions, and state budget allocations.
Key challenge for eOselia program remains securing resources – Ukrfinzhytlo
The eOselia affordable mortgage program has been expanded to include mobilized Ukrainians, but the main challenge remains meeting strong demand with sufficient resources.
31 March 2026
Power outage schedules for industrial consumers to be in effect on Wednesday – Ukrenergo
Across all regions of Ukraine, power limitation schedules for industrial consumers will be in effect on Wednesday, April 1, from 12:00 to 17:00.
Ukraine’s mortgage market has stalled – Hetmantsev
Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, expects greater activity from the National Bank of Ukraine in stimulating the development of mortgage lending.