Economy

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.

Ukraine’s MoD and European Commission agree on funding for new defense technologies

On the second day of the Ukraine–EU Business Summit in Brussels, the European Commission and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense signed a Declaration of Cooperation on investments in advanced and breakthrough technologies.

Ukrenergo reveals embezzlement of nearly 450 million; six charges filed

The prosecutor’s office has foiled an embezzlement scheme involving the private joint-stock company NPC Ukrenergo, which operated between 2022 and 2024. Six individuals have been notified of the charges.

Polish investor in PINbank not planning to develop lending

Polish fintech company ZEN.com, which acquired 100% of the shares of insolvent JSC First Investment Bank (PINbank), does not plan to enter the Ukrainian banking market with lending services in the near future.

Ukrzaliznytsia remains Ukraine’s largest employer – Opendatabot

JSC Ukrzaliznytsia has topped the ranking of Ukraine’s largest employers for the fifth consecutive year, with nearly 170,000 employees.

Free sale of weapons to other countries impossible during active phase of war — Budanov

Ukraine can sell only those types of weapons it has in sufficient supply, including naval drones and UAV models that are outdated for the current phase of the war.

Robotics and satellite communications: Joint venture agreements signed at Ukraine–EU Business Summit

Several joint venture agreements between Ukrainian and European companies were signed during the Ukraine–EU Business Summit in Brussels.

Economy Ministry: Druzhba pipeline filling resumes, Russian oil to reach Slovakia on Thursday

The Druzhba oil pipeline is being refilled following repairs on the Ukrainian section; Slovakia is expected to receive oil on Thursday morning.

Russian drone attack leaves port facilities damaged in Odesa region

In the Odesa region, port infrastructure was damaged during a large-scale overnight attack by Russian strike drones on April 22.

Ukraine to resume oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday — Reuters

Ukraine will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday, April 22.

US lifts or eases sanctions against Russia and Belarus about 16 times last year – Vlasiuk

Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, stated that over the past year approximately 16 cases were recorded in which the United States lifted or eased sanctions against Russian and Belarusian companies and individuals.

Zelensky on €90B EU loan: No grounds for blocking it anymore

Ukraine has fulfilled all requirements to unlock €90 billion in support from the European Union.

Ukraine completes repairs on Druzhba oil pipeline, it can resume operations - Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has completed repair works on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike, and it can now resume functioning.

Russia to halt supplies of Kazakh oil to Germany via Druzhba pipeline — Reuters

Moscow intends to stop the transit of oil from Kazakhstan to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1.

Zelensky signs law on industrial visa-free regime with EU

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law harmonizing the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and the technical regulation system with European Union requirements.

Zelensky signs law on integration of Ukraine’s and EU’s energy markets

On April 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law—adopted by parliament on April 7—regarding the implementation of European Union legislation and the integration of energy markets.