Svyrydenko: Government prepares draft state budget for 2026 for second reading in parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has prepared the draft state budget for 2026 for consideration at second reading by the Verkhovna Rada.
Economy
05 November 2025
Zelensky says Lithuania offers support on gas supplies
Lithuania has offered Ukraine support with gas supplies during the heating season.
Russian forces carry out five strikes on coal enterprises in Donetsk region
Russian forces dropped five guided aerial bombs on coal industry facilities in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Ukraine and World Bank agree on priorities for social sector reform
Ukraine’s continued efforts to strengthen its social protection system were the focus of a recent meeting between Denys Uliutin, Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, and Michal Rutkowski, Regional Director for Human Development for Europe and Central Asia.
04 November 2025
Ukraine, Sweden to cooperate in railway sector
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine and the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure of Sweden have signed a declaration of intent to deepen cooperation in the areas of digitalization and inclusion within the railway sector.
Ukrainian parliament passes law on mobile internet, national roaming
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted at second reading a bill that introduces mandatory internet speed requirements as a quality standard for telecommunications services.
Investigation carried out in one of Energoatom’s branches
National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom” reports that investigative actions were conducted in one of its branches.
EU Council approves firth payment of over €1.8 billion to Ukraine
The Council of the European Union has approved the fifth payment to Ukraine, amounting to more than €1.8 billion, under the Ukraine Facility.
PM Svyrydenko holds meeting of Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters to review preparations for winter
At a meeting of the Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters with the participation of relevant ministries and energy companies, officials discussed the launch of the heating season, increasing energy imports, expanding generation, including distributed generation, and the needs for rapid restoration and repair after damage.
Ukrenergo updates information about power cuts on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 4, power restrictions for industrial and residential customers in some regions will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
03 November 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine short of $750M for gas imports this heating season
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine still lacks $750 million out of the $2 billion needed to import natural gas for the current heating season.
EU warns IMF aid to Ukraine depends on reparations loan – Politico
Belgium’s refusal to support a multibillion-euro loan to Ukraine on behalf of the European Union could prompt the International Monetary Fund to block further financial assistance to Kyiv, potentially triggering a cascading loss of confidence in the war-torn country’s economic viability, EU officials warn.
Ukraine begins testing electronic consignment notes
Starting today, Ukraine has begun accepting applications from electronic document management operators to test the electronic consignment note (ECN) system in the field of domestic freight transportation.
02 November 2025
Ukrenergo introduces power outage schedules in certain regions on Monday
In some regions of Ukraine, electricity consumption restrictions will be in effect on Monday, November 3.
Russian shelling leaves users in three regions partially without power – Ministry of Energy
Russian attacks on energy facilities have left some customers in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions without electricity.
01 November 2025
Ukrenergo introduces hourly power outage schedules for Sunday in several regions
Electricity consumption will be restricted in certain regions of Ukraine on Sunday, November 2.
Ukraine will fully fund gas imports – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a new video address that Ukraine will fully secure 100% of the necessary funds for natural gas imports.
Sugar plants in Vinnytsia region receive nearly 1M t of raw sugar beet for processing
As of October 31, 2025, sugar factories in the Vinnytsia region have received nearly 1 million tonnes of raw sugar beet for processing, resulting in the production of 133,000 tonnes of sugar.
31 October 2025
Gulliver closure: Former owners reject Oschadbank’s allegations
LLC Tri O has rejected Oschadbank’s justification for the temporary closure of the Gulliver Shopping and Office Center in Kyiv, asserting that all engineering systems and equipment are fully operational and that no technical grounds exist for the shutdown.
Russia’s budget deficit to reach at least $100 billion due to sanctions next year – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s budget deficit next year, caused by sanctions, will amount to at least $100 billion, and according to more optimistic forecasts, up to $130 billion.
Gulliver shopping center in Kyiv temporarily closed
Oschadbank has announced the temporary suspension of operations at the Gulliver Shopping and Office Center in Kyiv, effective from 22:00 on October 30. The closure was prompted by ongoing obstruction from the previous owner, LLC Tri O, which has blocked the transfer of management and infrastructure, creating risks to the facility’s safe functioning.
Russian shelling damages substations critical to Ukraine's NPPs operation — IAEA
As a result of Russia's missile and drone attack on Ukraine on October 30, electrical substations critical to maintaining nuclear safety in Ukraine were damaged.
Ukrainian energy minister, IAEA chief discuss situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi during her visit to Canada.
30 October 2025
Netherlands allocates EUR 10M to UK's cybersecurity program for Ukraine
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel announced that the Netherlands will contribute EUR 10 million to the UK's cyber support program for Ukraine.
On Friday, power outage schedules to be in effect around clock across Ukraine
On Friday, October 31, electricity usage restrictions will be applied around the clock in all regions of Ukraine.
How Minsk’s Plant SVT Services Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex
According to the Belarusian opposition, there may be more than 500 such enterprises in Belarus
Ukraine receives $177M for healthcare and fiscal management
Ukraine has received $177 million from the World Bank under the SURGE and THRIVE projects, aimed at improving smart fiscal management and transforming the healthcare system.
G7 ministers to discuss support for Ukraine amid energy crisis
Support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure will be among the key topics at the G7 energy ministers' meeting taking place in Toronto this week.
Zelensky: Russia's losses will be at least $50B per year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia's losses from recently imposed sanctions will total no less than $50 billion annually, following a report by the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko.