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Zelenskyy discussed Russia sanctions with Trump at Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed sanctions on Russia’s energy and banking sectors with Donald Trump during a meeting at the Vatican, and that Trump supported imposing them if the Kremlin does not stop its aggression, in remarks to reporters on May 27.

28 May 2025, 02:03 PM

US may target Russia’s energy, finance with new sanctions, Zelenskyy aide says

The United States may impose sanctions on Russia’s energy and financial sectors, including its shadow tanker fleet and banks aiding sanctions evasion, to curb Moscow’s aggression, Ukraine’s presidential sanctions commissioner, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, told Radio Liberty on May 28.

28 May 2025, 12:29 PM

EU to spend more on Russian energy than on Ukraine's defense

Despite 17 packages of EU sanctions, Russia is expected to receive approximately $233 billion from the export of raw materials and energy in 2025, Bild reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 02:06 PM

Ukraine’s Energy Fund secures $1.2B+ in support

Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund has attracted more than $1.2 billion in grants since its launch three years ago, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko wrote on Facebook on April 22.

23 April 2025, 01:54 PM

Bulgaria rules out selling nuclear reactors to Ukraine

Bulgaria will not sell Ukraine two VVER-1000 nuclear reactors under a deal that was being negotiated for months, Deputy PM Atanas Zafirov said on April 15.

15 April 2025, 08:45 PM

Energy giants eyeing swift Russia return as sanctions talks progress

Major energy trading firms are signaling openness to resuming operations in Russia if sanctions are fully lifted, a prospect gaining traction amid U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Bloomberg reported on March 25.

26 March 2025, 02:55 PM

U.S. may take control of Ukrainian nuclear plants for ‘peace’ - Energy Secretary

The USA could participate in managing Ukraine’s nuclear power stations if it helps secure a ceasefire and achieve peace, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said in an interview with Fox-News on March 19.

20 March 2025, 10:00 AM

Ukrainian agribusiness to power operations with solar and gas

Ukrainian agribusiness KSG Agro will construct an energy complex in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in 2025, incorporating a solar power station, an energy storage system, and a gas cogeneration unit, the company wrote on March 13.

17 March 2025, 01:30 PM

Ukraine boosts electricity imports by 30% in February

Ukraine increased electricity imports by 30% in February, compared to the previous month, reaching 244,000 MWh, Exploration&Production Consulting (ExPro) company wrote on March 3.

3 March 2025, 02:34 PM

Oil from Greece, coal from the US: Ukraine’s energy imports overshadow exports by 44 times

Ukraine’s spending on imported energy resources exceeded its earnings from exports by a factor of 44, resulting in a trade deficit of $8.7 billion.

26 February 2025, 05:25 PM

Ukraine’s war damage bill soars to $486B and counting

Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and recovery could cost $486 billion over the next decade, up from an estimate of $411 billion a year ago, according to the Fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) released by the Cabinet of Ministers on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 01:35 PM

EU aims to fully integrate Ukraine’s energy market within two years, says European Commission

The European Commission expects to integrate the energy markets of Ukraine and Moldova into the European market by the end of next year, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 02:11 PM

Russia’s strikes slash Ukraine’s gas output by 40%, forcing emergency imports from Europe

Ukraine plans to import up to 800 million cubic meters of gas from Europe in February and March to offset a 40% drop in domestic production following Russian missile strikes on the sector, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing a senior industry source.

21 February 2025, 02:40 PM

Over 80% of Ukrenergo substations now shielded from drone and rocket attacks – supervisory board member

80% of Ukraine’s substations have been equipped with second-level protection against Russian drones and rockets with cluster warheads, Yurii Boiko, a member of Ukrenergo’s supervisory board, said on Feb. 19 during an online appearance at NV’s event “Ukraine Changes the World: Dialogues on Opportunities.”

19 February 2025, 05:49 PM

Zelenskyy commits to completing controversial Khmelnytskyi NPP expansion

Four additional reactors at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP) are to be launched, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on Feb. 13.

14 February 2025, 12:45 PM

EU considers gas price cap amid soaring costs

The European Commission is considering introducing a gas price cap in the European Union in response to record price hikes over the past two years, The Financial Times reported on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 03:19 PM

Russia attacks Naftogaz facilities in Poltava Oblast

Russia targeted Naftogaz production facilities in Poltava Oblast with no casualties, Naftogaz reported on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 10:18 AM

Ukraine’s top gas producer increases output to nearly 14 billion cubic meters

Ukrgasvydobuvannya, a subsidiary of Naftogaz Group, increased its commercial gas production by 5.3% in 2024 compared to 2023, rising from 13.2 billion cubic meters to 13.9 billion cubic meters, the company wrote on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 02:43 PM

Zelenskyy: Russia fired 100+ missiles and drones at Ukraine’s energy and gas sectors

Ukrainian air defences shot down at least 30 of 40 Russian missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram after the Jan. 15 massive combined drone and missile attack.

15 January 2025, 12:31 PM

White House clarifies sanctions against Russia aren't tied to peace talks

The Biden administration denied that new sanctions against Russia were used as a "bargaining chip" in potential peace talks, as there is no indication the parties are ready for such negotiations, White House adviser John Kirby said during a briefing on Jan. 11.

11 January 2025, 11:35 AM

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