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War in Ukraine
‘I Fear Simple Solutions in Complex Conditions’ – Head of Ukraine’s Central Bank
Ukraine’s central bank has switched from an anti-shock policy to stabilization and wants to return to inflation-targeting – which role best meet the future need for new budget revenues?
Aug. 14, 2024
Energy
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Detained for Massive Bribe
Oleksandr Heilo, who has previously shared pro-Russian publications on social media, allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for allowing the evacuation of frontline equipment in Donbas.
Aug. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Nuclear Power Plants Currently Generate Over Half of Ukraine’s Electrical Power
The Verkhovna Rada will soon consider a draft law on the completion of the construction of two power units at the Khmelnytskyi NPP.
Aug. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's Electrician 'Heroes' Restoring Power Near the Front
Vitaliy Asinenko has been tasked with repairing the damage caused by Moscow’s routine strikes near Pokrovsk, an eastern city less than 15 kilometres from advancing Russian troops.
Aug. 6, 2024
Putin
Life Expectancy in Russia Continues to Fall – Despite Putin’s May Decree
Just like his decree that Russia should build 1,000 aircraft by 2030, his May 7 ruling that life expectancy should increase by five years in the same period is already failing.
July 25, 2024
Zelensky
Ukraine Requires Network Operator to Ensure Service for at Least 10 Hours During Blackouts
Officials updated the availability from the four hours required previously, likely after President Volodymyr Zelensky requested an audit into operators’ readiness during blackouts.
July 18, 2024
Energy
Three Days Without Power (and Counting) in Center of Ukraine’s Capital
Scheduled power outages and demands for extra payments compound the inability of experts to repair an electrical fault in Ukraine’s tallest building.
July 18, 2024
Zelensky
Gov’t Overhaul, Peace Summit, Trump – Takeaways From Zelensky’s Press Conference
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed aid from other countries, the upcoming US elections, potential changes in the Ukrainian government, among other topics in Monday’s press conference.
July 15, 2024
Energy
Russian Oil Depot on Fire After Ukrainian Drone Attack, Says Rostov Governor
Another oil depot in Russia apparently set ablaze following what the Rostov governor says was a Ukrainian drone attack.
July 13, 2024
Europe
Ukraine Relies on Friends as Russia Strikes Power Grid
Ukraine, in recent weeks, has resorted to consumption restrictions and rolling blackouts after Russian forces stepped up attacks on the country's power stations and transmission lines.
July 11, 2024
Energy
Explained: How Bad Is Ukraine’s Energy Situation?
In short, very bad. Ukraine has lost more than half its pre-war energy capacity, and with questions over the feasibility of protecting Ukraine’s power plants, alternative solutions are vital.
July 6, 2024
Energy
Ukrainian Drones Set Another Russian Oil Refinery Ablaze – Local Officials Call It a ‘Grass Fire’
A wave of Ukrainian kamikaze drones struck and set afire another oil refinery in western Russia on Friday, but local officials said there was no damage, and the blaze was “a grass fire.”
July 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine to Consider Canceling Blackouts in Frontline Areas
The CEO of Ukraine’s energy transmission operator said the government is weighing up the move due to ongoing humanitarian work and active hostilities in frontline areas.
June 28, 2024
Europe
No Missiles for Defense, No Money to Rebuild – Ukraine’s Energy Dilemma
At a Ukraine Business News (UBN) Network discussion panel, energy executives provided an assessment of Ukraine’s current energy situation and identified the challenges to rebuilding the system.
June 26, 2024
Energy
Rolling Blackouts – How Kyiv Post’s Staff Copes With New Wave of Blackouts
The renewed Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have destroyed half of the country’s generation capacity as intermittent darkness falls on Kyiv again.
June 22, 2024
Energy
Ukraine Rushes for Solar Panels as Russia Hits Its Power Grid
As Ukrainians learn to cope with rolling power blackouts, they are coming to embrace solar energy as a way to mitigate the damage Russia keeps trying to inflict on them.
June 22, 2024