Economy

Russian forces have attacked Naftogaz facilities 96 times since start of year

Between January and April, the aggressor carried out 96 attacks on Naftogaz Group facilities, targeting resource production and transportation, thermal power generation, and gas stations.

Restoration of Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant carried out without using city budget funds

The restoration of damaged equipment at the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant is being carried out at the expense of Euro-Reconstruction LLC, without using city budget funds.

IAEA to inspect 14 power substations that Russia tries to destroy this winter, says Shmyhal

As part of its latest mission to inspect substations critical to nuclear safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency will examine 14 such facilities.

Well-known businessman exposed for embezzling over ₴100 million from one of country’s largest banks

The Security Service of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Prosecutor General's Office, has documented new instances of criminal activity by the former beneficial owner of one of Ukraine’s largest banks.

Russian shelling causes new power outages in four regions of Ukraine

As of the morning of May 1, Russian attacks have left consumers without power in the Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.

Ukraine and Netherlands plan to launch joint drone production this year

Ukraine and the Netherlands plan to begin joint production of drones as early as this year; the drones in question are the Baton and K4 models. Details of the project have not been disclosed; in particular, the terms of the agreement remain confidential.

Sweden confiscates ship with stolen Ukrainian grain – President’s Office calls to scale up this practice

Following Sweden’s decision to confiscate the cargo ship Caffa carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, Ukraine is calling for systematic continuation of such measures to prevent illegal exports from occupied territories.

NBU downgrades 2026 GDP growth forecast

This year, Ukraine’s economy is expected to show more restrained growth.

One of Khmelnytskyi NPP power units resumes operation after repairs

One of the power units at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant has returned to operation following scheduled maintenance on April 28.

Ukraine builds system to counter Russia's shadow grain fleet – Zelensky

Ukraine is developing a system to counter Russia's shadow grain fleet, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil assets hit four-month high – Bloomberg

Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure have reached their highest monthly level since December last year.

Nearly UAH 50B in dividends from state-owned companies to enter budget this year – PM Svyrydenko

The government has approved dividend payout ratios for state-owned companies and banks, with nearly UAH 50 billion expected to be transferred to the state budget based on 2025 results.

National Bank keeps key policy rate at 15%

The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to maintain the key policy rate at 15%.

Ukraine to go after Russia’s shadow grain fleet and its enablers – FM Sybiha

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Ukraine will go after Russia’s shadow grain fleet and its enablers across all geographic areas.

Kyiv region installing additional 150 MW of distributed gas generation, regional chief says

In the Kyiv region, 81 distributed gas generation units with a total capacity of 103 MW are currently in operation, while an additional roughly 150 MW is in the process of being installed.

Deputy PM Kuleba: Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro are the focus of thermal decentralization

Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery and Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Kuleba noted that in the process of implementing thermal decentralization, attention is being focused on Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipro—large urban areas that rely on centralized heating systems.

Latvian court fines businessman for attempting to violate EU sanctions against Russia

The Riga City Court in Latvia fined a businessman EUR 10,140 for attempting to violate sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia.

Zelensky: AFU will have priority access to sufficient weapons despite exports

The export of Ukrainian weapons will become a reality, and any surplus beyond the amount needed by the Ukrainian military will be put up for sale.

How Lukashenko’s Regime Plotted with Moscow to Carve Up Ukrainian Deposits

Shelling causes new power outages in three regions, says Ukrenergo

As of the morning of April 27, many users in the Sumy region are without power due to Russian attacks; power outages are also affecting customers in the Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions.

Kyiv and Warsaw to develop “Polish model” for defense cooperation by June – Kamyshin

Kyiv and Warsaw will develop a “Polish model” of mutual cooperation in the defense industry by the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) at the end of June in Gdańsk, where the first contracts in the defense sector are expected to be signed.

Russian attack triggers large oil spill in Odesa region port

Following a Russian attack on the Odesa region on April 26, a spill of sunflower oil was recorded in the waters of the port of Chornomorsk.

Nuclear energy to remain backbone of Ukraine’s power generation – Shmyhal

Ukraine’s updated energy development strategy through 2050 envisions that at least half of the country’s electricity production will come from nuclear power plants.

Deputy PM Shmyhal: Russia has attacked nuclear-critical substations 155 times since start of full-scale war

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Russians have attacked substations critical to nuclear safety 155 times.

Russia reduces credit support for businesses – intelligence

State-backed credit support for businesses is being scaled back in Russia.

Kremlin eyes citizens’ wallets as budget deficit deepens – intelligence

Russian authorities are seeking new sources to replenish the state budget, including by increasing the burden on citizens and businesses.

Over 5.7M square meters of road repairs completed in Ukraine since year starts

Ukraine has already repaired more than 5.7 million square meters of damaged road surfaces on international highways and state roads.

Estonian PM urges EU to impose tariffs on Russian goods to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction

Europe should finance Ukraine’s reconstruction by imposing taxes on Russian imports.

Vlasiuk discusses next sanctions package targeting energy, finance, and weapons components

The upcoming 21st package of EU sanctions will include increased pressure on Russia’s financial system, additional restrictions on energy exports, and new mechanisms to control the supply of dual-use goods.