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Energy
China Pulls the Plug on Russian Electricity Imports
China stopped importing electricity from Russia on Jan. 1 and is unlikely to resume this year after Russian power prices rose above domestic prices in China.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Energy System Strained as Russian Attacks Hit Every Power Plant – Shmyhal
Over the past year, Russia has carried out 612 deliberate attacks on the energy sector, and the bombardment shows no sign of slowing, the minister said.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Eases Curfew Rules During Energy Emergency
Under the new rules, civilians may move during curfew hours – from midnight to 5 a.m. – but only to reach Points of Invincibility. Curfews remain in force and are not being lifted more broadly.
Jan. 16, 2026
Energy
UK Commits £20M to Shore Up Ukraine’s Energy Grid as Winter Deepens
The funding, announced by the UK government, comes as London and Kyiv mark the first anniversary of their landmark 100-year partnership, celebrated Friday in the Ukrainian capital.
Jan. 16, 2026
Europe
Foreign Minister Calls for ‘Energy Ramstein’ to Battle Heating Crisis
While the Foreign Minister appeals to allies for more aid, in addition to billions they’ve already granted, Kyiv remains embroiled in energy-embezzlement inquiries.
Jan. 16, 2026
Energy
NABU Says Yermak, Umerov Not Suspects in Mindich Case
Both figures had come under some scrutiny amid a wide-reaching investigation into an alleged $100M embezzlement scheme at Energoatom, the state nuclear company.
Jan. 15, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Blasts Red Cross ‘Disgrace’ Over Russian Winter Energy Attacks
Ukraine’s foreign minister condemned a Red Cross statement on winter energy strikes as a “disgrace,” accusing it of false moral equivalence and whitewashing Russian attacks on civilians.
Jan. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Braces for Russia’s Brutal Assault on Energy as Winter Crisis Deepens
Ukrainians are facing a winter not only of biting cold and blinding snow, but also one without heating or electricity.
Jan. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Warns Kyiv Is ‘Running Out of Options’ as Russian Strikes Leave Cities Freezing
Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the situation for Ukraine is worsening by the day and claimed that Kyiv’s room for maneuver is shrinking.
Jan. 15, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Says Russian Winter Energy Attacks Are Crimes Against Humanity
Ukraine’s security service said Russia’s systematic attacks on energy infrastructure during winter amount to crimes against humanity, citing hundreds of documented strikes nationwide.
Jan. 15, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Warns of Unprecedented Energy Crisis as Kyiv Loses Heat
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have pushed Kyiv into its worst heating crisis of the war amid minus 15 C (5 F) temperatures, forcing Ukraine to prepare emergency measures.
Jan. 15, 2026
Zelensky
To Combat Energy Emergency, Mobile Power Plants Arrive in Kyiv
As the administration sets up plans to combat the winter electricity crisis, Zelensky’s administration looks for ways to bring in more maneuverable power units.
Jan. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky to Declare State of Emergency in Ukraine’s Energy Sector
The president announced the establishment of an energy headquarters in Kyiv and a review of Ukraine’s curfew rules among other emergency measures.
Jan. 14, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Parliament Approves Shmyhal as Deputy PM, Energy Minister
Ukraine’s parliament appointed Denys Shmyhal as deputy prime minister and energy minister after a second vote, following a failed attempt a day earlier.
Jan. 14, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Oil-for-Export Plummets to 5-Year Low Not Seen Since COVID
Russia’s 2026 state budget plans strong oil sales to international customers at $59/barrel. Right now, it’s $40. The oil-rich Saratov region may have just gone bankrupt.
Jan. 14, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Drone Barrage Knocks Out Heat and Power for 45,000 in Kryvyi Rih
With Kryvyi Rih’s population estimated at about 560,000, the outages left roughly 8% of residents without electricity.
Jan. 14, 2026