(KYIV, Ukraine) – Ukraine’s government has widened a state support programme that helps private homeowners install independent heating systems. The scheme offers subsidised loans for the purchase and fitting of solid fuel stoves, chimneys and related materials, a move aimed at strengthening household energy security. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi announcedContinue Reading
(KYIV, Ukraine) – A free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey has moved into force after President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the ratification law. The deal opens direct access for Ukrainian businesses to one of the region’s largest consumer markets and sets new rules for manufacturing and export logistics. The agreementContinue Reading
(KYIV, Ukraine) – Water releases from the Dniester Hydropower Complex will be cut temporarily under a new agreement between Ukraine and Moldova. The decision is a direct response to the critically low water levels along the Dniester River, a condition that has threatened drinking water supplies, industrial operations and farmingContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – Ukrainian drone strikes have disabled more than 30% of Russia’s actual oil refining capacity and 45% of its nominal capacity, triggering the country’s worst modern fuel crisis, according to an analysis by the British newspaper Financial Times based on satellite imagery, refinery layouts, photographs and thermal infraredContinue Reading
(BRUSSELS) – The European Union has approved changes to the Ukraine Facility programme, allowing Ukraine to access an additional €8.3 billion ($9.5 billion, £7.1 billion) in funding during 2026 to support reforms, recovery and reconstruction. The EU Council said the updated Ukraine Plan introduces new reform steps required before furtherContinue Reading
(ENERHODAR, ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST) – A fire broke out at the Russian occupied Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant, located about two kilometres from Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine said. The regulator said the incident was caused by Russian occupation forces’ failure to follow fire safetyContinue Reading
(LONDON) – Central banks cut gold purchases to their lowest first quarter level in more than 15 years, reducing one of the main forces that supported the precious metal’s record price rise over the past four years. Data from the World Gold Council (WGC), cited by the Financial Times, showedContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The United States has imposed new sanctions on companies and individuals accused of supporting the operations of Iranian airline Mahan Air, expanding efforts to disrupt networks linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The US Department of the Treasury said six entities and individuals based inContinue Reading
(KYIV) – Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said Russia has officially scaled back its ambitions to replace foreign electronic components, describing the move as an acknowledgement that the programme has fallen short of its original objectives. According to the agency, the Russian government has reduced its target for the share ofContinue Reading
(LONDON) – Global oil prices fell by more than US$1 (£0.75) per barrel on Friday despite continuing tensions between the United States and Iran, as crude supplies continued moving through key maritime chokepoints. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures fell by US$1.03 (£0.77), or 1.2 per cent, to US$88.00 (£65.85)Continue Reading
