Energy
Ukraine
EU Finalizes Ukraine Loan, Signals Next Steps on Accession Talks
EU leaders backed the loan and new sanctions after a trilateral meeting in Cyprus, while signaling next steps toward opening Ukraine’s EU accession talks.
April 23, 2026
Energy
EBRD Eyes $585M to Repair Chornobyl Shelter Damaged by Russian Drones, VP Says
EBRD’s banking vice president told Kyiv Post Russia’s drone hit on the Chornobyl shelter caused corrosion that could compromise the whole system if not repaired.
Updated: May 1, 2026
US
Oil Prices Jump 4% as Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed Despite Ceasefire
Oil surged as Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire extension, fueling fears of renewed conflict and supply disruptions.
April 23, 2026
Europe
Moscow Confirms Russia Will Halt Kazakh Oil Flows to Germany via Druzhba
Moscow said flows will be redirected from May, citing technical constraints after recent disruptions.
April 22, 2026
Hungary
Ukraine Restarts Druzhba Oil Flow as EU Pushes to Unblock €90B Ukraine Loan Amid Hungary Standoff
Ukraine hopes the move will unblock the last hurdle to securing a multi-billion-euro EU loan that has been held up by Hungary’s outgoing nationalist leader Viktor Orban.
April 22, 2026
Ukraine
Druzhba Pipeline Repaired, Ready to Resume Operations
Kyiv seeks to stabilize energy flows and secure EU support by repairing the Druzhba pipeline ahead of loan expectations.
April 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
India Expands List of Russian Insurers Covering Oil Tankers
Meanwhile, India continues importing crude from Moscow amid sanctions and shipping constraints.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine and IAEA Prepare Memorandum on Energy Infrastructure Recovery
The memorandum aims to support the recovery of infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
UK Yet to Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Over Cost, Legal Concerns
The UK has yet to seize any Russian “shadow fleet” tankers despite pledges, amid concerns over high costs, legal risks, and handling of crews.
April 20, 2026
Trump
Washington Reverses Decision and Extends Waiver Allowing Russian Oil Sales
The Treasury Department issued a new month-long waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil already loaded on vessels, reversing its earlier statement that the measure would not be renewed.
April 18, 2026
Energy
Hungary Says Russian Oil Flows via Druzhba Pipeline Might Resume Next Week
The potential restart follows months of disruption after a drone strike and ongoing disputes between Kyiv and EU states over repairs.
April 17, 2026
Iran
Oil Prices Fall on Ceasefire Hopes and Potential US-Iran Talks
Oil prices declined after a reported ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and signals of possible US-Iran talks, though uncertainties remain.
April 17, 2026
Energy
Damage Reported in Russia’s Lipetsk Region
Residential buildings are understood to have been damaged near the JSC Energia industrial facility.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine and US Agree on Purchase of American Equipment for Naftogaz
Ukraine and the United States agreed on a $300 million purchase of American energy equipment for Naftogaz, amid continued Russian attacks.
April 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Suffering Severe Economic Losses Under Sanctions - Ukrainian Intelligence
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said internal Russian assessments show mounting economic losses.
April 15, 2026
Energy
IMF Projects Three Iran War Economic Scenarios: Difficult, Adverse, Severe
Oil, gas, diesel, jet fuel, fertilizer, aluminum, and helium prices have all risen sharply as the war in the Middle East disrupted the promising growth, the IMF stated.
April 15, 2026
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