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.
Economy
01 November 2025
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.
Poland has long been Ukraine’s strategic energy partner, expert says
Poland has been a strategic partner of Ukraine in the energy sector for many years, and Warsaw will continue supporting Kyiv in the coming months amid Russia’s ongoing energy terror.
Russia launches massive attack on energy facilities in four regions — Svyrydenko
Russia carried out a massive overnight and morning attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure using missiles and drones. Targets included facilities in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Hourly power cuts canceled throughout Ukraine — Ukrenergo
As of 10:00 a.m., scheduled hourly power outages have been canceled across Ukraine, though there remains a possibility they will be reinstated during the day.
Embargo on all Russian energy resources could weaken EU economy and reduce aid to Ukraine – Cherniev
Imposing a full embargo on Russian energy resources could lead to a weakening of the European Union’s economy, which in turn may reduce financial support for Ukraine.
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.
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.