winter energy

Kyiv aware of Russian plans for winter air strike campaign, minister says

Ukraine had received two documents detailing Russia’s preparations for winter strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sept. 24.

25 September, 02:18 AM

Budget deficit jeopardizes winter preparations, MP warns

The construction of protective shelters around key energy infrastructure facilities is being throttled due to a lack of funding, Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak told NV on Sept. 21.

22 September, 01:34 AM

U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner address winter power defense in Kyiv talks — Kyiv Independent

Negotiations between U.S. envoys and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv addressed Ukraine’s winter needs, The Kyiv Independent reported on Sept. 6.

7 September, 09:42 AM

EU gas reserves 65% full as Brussels says winter needs can be met

Gas storage facilities across the European Union are currently 65% full, while the European Commission sees no reason for concern over preparations for the coming winter, Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Sept. 2.

3 September, 12:09 PM

Coalition of the Willing to send Ukraine specialized energy equipment

During their meeting in Kyiv on Aug. 24, leaders of the Coalition of the Willing agreed to send additional shipments of critical power grid equipment to Ukraine, in anticipation of Russian missile strike campaign likely coming this winter.

25 August, 12:29 AM

Kyiv mostly ready for winter season, Klitschko says

Kyiv’s infrastructure is nearly “90% ready” for the 2026–27 heating season, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Aug. 21.

21 August, 08:28 PM

Are Ukrainians preparing for a hard winter? Demand for backup power equipment rises

Amid recent massive Russian attacks and government warnings of a difficult winter, Ukrainians are gradually stepping up preparations for possible power outages.

17 August, 04:57 PM

Norway contributes $102 million to Ukraine grid repairs

Norway signed a new contribution of EUR86.4 million ($102 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, boosting its total commitment to EUR163.6 million ($193 million), Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 5.

6 February, 04:05 AM

Ukraine gets $40 million from World Bank for power grid repairs

The World Bank will provide up to $40 million to Ukraine’s national grid operator Ukrenergo for key equipment urgently needed to repair the damage from Russian attacks, Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:45 PM

UK pledges £20M more for Ukraine energy infrastructure amid Russian attacks

The United Kingdom has provided an additional £20 million ($27 million) to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and further strengthen bilateral ties, according to the announcement on the British government’s website on Jan. 16.

16 January, 12:46 PM

Ukraine short $750 million for gas imports—Zelenskyy

Ukraine is about $750 million short of the $2 billion it needs for additional natural gas imports to cover its winter needs, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 3.

3 November 2025, 10:38 PM

Cabinet freezes electricity prices for households as Russia-induced energy crisis deepens

During the coming winter, Ukrainians will continue to pay UAH4.32 ($0.1) per kWh of electricity, as the government extends the subsidized price regime through April 2026, Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Oct. 22.

22 October 2025, 11:55 PM

Russia is scouting Ukraine's energy targets - military radiotechnical expert

Russian forces are scouting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including transformer stations, substations, and electrical and gas systems, military radiotechnical expert and consultant Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov wrote on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 12:04 PM

How Ukraine’s energy system survived its toughest winter — opinion

The DiXi Group Analytical Center has released an assessment of the autumn-winter period 2024−2025 — you can read it via the link. In the report, we thoroughly analyze the challenges faced by the energy system and the factors that helped it endure.

28 April 2025, 11:29 PM

Poland braces for influx of Ukrainian refugees before winter

Poland’s Lublin Province is preparing for a possible new wave of refugees from Ukraine, Ukrainian Consul General in Lublin, Oleh Kuts, told RFE/RL on Nov. 1.

2 November 2024, 01:54 AM

Another Ukrainian nuclear power plant finishes maintenance early

Ukraine’s nuclear operator Energoatom has completed the annual maintenance of another reactor at one of Ukraine's nuclear power plants ahead of schedule, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko announced on Oct. 9.

10 October 2024, 01:26 AM

France committed to helping Ukraine get through winter — Macron’s representative

The French government is committed to helping Ukraine survive the coming winter despite the damage its energy infrastructure has sustained from Russian attacks.

27 September 2024, 09:25 PM

Denmark allocates $19 million to support Ukraine’s energy system

The Danish government will allocate DKK 130 million ($19.5 million) to fund repairs on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged by systemic Russian attacks, Danish Energy Minister Lars Aagaard announced on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 10:57 PM

Ukraine faces 17 GW power shortage this winter with 80% of TPPs destroyed, says Ursula von der Leyen

The EU will support Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of winter through repair, connection, and stabilization efforts, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a joint press conference with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol in Brussels, according to Interfax-Ukraine Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 03:59 PM

DTEK repairing damaged power plants without state funding

Ukraine’s largest privately-owned power utility company DTEK is using largely its own funds to repair its thermal power plants (TPPs), most of which were damaged by Russian attacks, DTEK CEO Dmytro Sakharuk said on Sept. 17.

17 September 2024, 08:53 PM

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