Emergency power outages implemented across Ukraine
As a result of a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of the country.
Economy
Russia’s retail sector in decline – intelligence
Russia’s retail industry is facing a deepening crisis, with the number of new brands entering the market dropping by nearly 40% in the first nine months of 2025 — and projected to fall by half by year-end.
29 October 2025
Users in three regions left without power due to Russian strikes – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of October 29, users in three regions remain without electricity due to Russian attacks. Scheduled power outages are in effect in parts of Ukraine.
Layoffs hit Russian defense industry, Ukraine’s CCD reports
Ashinsky Metallurgical Plant (AMZ) in Chelyabinsk region, one of Russia’s largest producers of special alloys for the defense-industrial complex, is shutting down its stainless-steel production shop and laying off over 300 employees.
Sharp slowdown hits Russian military-industrial complex, Ukraine warns
Russia’s defense industry has declined after three years of growth.
28 October 2025
Netherlands supports using frozen Russian assets to provide loan to Ukraine – FM
The Netherlands believes it is evident that Russia must compensate Ukraine for the damage it has caused and supports using frozen Russian assets as a loan, provided that all legal and financial risks are addressed.
Trump to enforce new sanctions against Russia – US ambassador
U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through and enforce harsh new oil sanctions on Russia to pressure Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin into negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
PM Svyrydenko announces start of heating season in Ukraine
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko has announced that the country has officially launched the heating season.
Ukraine’s energy system needs around 1.3 GW of storage capacity – Zaichenko
Ukraine’s energy system needs approximately 1.3 GW of energy storage capacity.
Naftogaz completes gas storage plan
Naftogaz Group has accumulated 13.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas in underground storage facilities and is planning additional imports due to Russian attacks on gas production sites.
Fraud scheme worth tens of millions: SBI reveals details of Kudrytskyi's detention
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has exposed a Lviv businessman and former CEO of Ukrenergo in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme involving tens of millions of hryvnias belonging to the state enterprise.
Ukrenergo repays over UAH 2B in debt to Guaranteed Buyer
Since the beginning of the year, NPC Ukrenergo has repaid more than UAH 2 billion in debt to the State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer for services related to increasing the share of renewable energy.
Zelensky: Heating season in Ukraine begins today
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the official start of the heating season in Ukraine is set for October 28.
Russia launches another attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure
During the night of October 28, a new wave of Russian missile strikes damaged gas production facilities operated by Naftogaz Group in the Poltava region.
Zelensky in talks with Germany and Italy on purchasing additional power-generation equipment
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is holding talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the purchase of additional equipment for electricity generation.
New power outages due to Russian shelling — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of October28, consumers in several regions of Ukraine remain without electricity due to Russian shelling. In some areas, scheduled hourly power outages are in effect.
Greek energy sector interested in cooperation with Ukraine – Energy Ministry
Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk met with Ambassador of Greece to Ukraine Pantelis Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos to discuss the state of Ukraine’s energy system following recent large-scale Russian attacks, as well as the country’s urgent needs for rapid repairs and equipment reserves.
27 October 2025
Lukoil says it plans to sell foreign assets following U.S. sanctions
Lukoil has begun reviewing proposals from potential buyers for the sale of its international assets after the imposition of U.S. sanctions.
EU interested in expanding trade with Ukraine in both directions – EU commissioner
The European Commission supports expanding the trade in agricultural products between Ukraine and the EU in both directions to ensure benefits for farmers on both sides.
Saab ready to open Gripen fighter jet assembly plant in Ukraine
Swedish aerospace company Saab is prepared to open a final-assembly plant in Ukraine as part of a proposed deal for Kyiv to buy up to 150 Gripen fighter jets.
Estonia allocates EUR 150,000 to support Ukraine’s energy system
Estonia has allocated EUR 150,000 to support Ukraine’s energy system and the Energy Support Fund.
EU Council to discuss trade with Ukraine today
At today's meeting of the EU Council in Luxembourg, EU agriculture ministers will discuss ways to increase Ukrainian exports.
Emergency power outages lifted; rolling blackout schedules introduced in several regions
Several regions across Ukraine have been forced to implement rolling blackout schedules due to damage from recent Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure. In addition, severe weather has caused full or partial power outages in 54 settlements across the Dnipropetrovsk region.
26 October 2025
U.S. expected to drop plans for 100% tariffs on China
The U.S. government is likely to abandon its plan to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods.
Russia is outsider on oil market — intelligence
Russia’s potential for increasing oil production is minimal, making it an outsider among major exporters.
25 October 2025
Full heating season to begin in coming days, no delays from government – minister Hrynchuk
Despite challenging circumstances, Ukraine’s full-scale heating season will start in the coming days, with no delays from the government.
Ukrenergo implements hourly power outage schedules in certain regions on Sunday
On Sunday, October 26, electricity consumption will be restricted in some regions of Ukraine.
Germany's contribution to UESF will reach EUR 450 million – Reiche
Germany's total contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF) will amount to EUR 450 million, which represents nearly one-third of the entire fund.
Coalition of the Willing chairs agree on urgent support for Ukraine's energy sector
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, as chairs of the Coalition of the Willing, have agreed to ensure Ukraine's energy resilience and provide immediate assistance to protect and restore its infrastructure.