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Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo Begins Production of Equipment for Power Substations

14.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

For the first time in its history, JSC “Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo” has begun manufacturing 35 kV disconnectors for high-voltage substations. Company CEO Andriy Stasevsky shared this achievement on his Telegram channel. “35

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A Double Blow to Business: ICC Ukraine Criticizes Rate Hikes by Ukrainian Railways and Ukrenergo

13.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The simultaneous increase in electricity transmission rates and the cost of rail freight transport is placing an additional burden on the production costs of Ukrainian manufacturers and the competitiveness of

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The government has simplified the process for participating in auctions to promote the development of “green” energy

13.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

According to government officials, the new auction rules designed to support renewable energy will take effect this fall. One of the key changes is the simplification of conditions for investors.

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How Global Partners Are Expanding Sanctions Against Russia

13.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

In recent weeks, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, New Zealand, and Switzerland have imposed new sanctions against Russia and entities supporting its military efforts in Ukraine. This was

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Strengthening Nuclear Safety in Ukraine: Shmyhal Meets with Grossi

11.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The meeting addressed coordination issues related to an independent assessment of the risks and condition of critical energy infrastructure. It was decided to develop additional measures aimed at strengthening nuclear

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Six people were killed and 19 others were wounded in an attack in Zaporizhzhia

11.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On the night of August 11, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia, killing at least six civilians in the city and wounding 19 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Odesa Region Restores Power Supply After Russian Attack

10.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

In the Odesa region, efforts are underway to restore power following a massive Russian attack that took place on the night of August 9. Over the past 24 hours, utility

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Ukrenergo does not expect any power outages on Monday

09.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On Monday, August 10, no restrictions on electricity consumption are planned in Ukraine. This was reported by Ukrenergo, the company responsible for the country’s energy security. Citizens can rest assured

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Electricity consumption in Ukraine is rising due to the abnormal heat

06.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

As of the morning of August 6, electricity consumption in Ukraine had risen by 1.4% compared to the previous day. From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., there is an urgent

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The National Security and Defense Council Approved a Resilience Plan for Kyiv, Says Klymenko

05.08.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Ihor Klymenko, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, announced that a resilience plan for Kyiv had been approved ahead of the fall-winter season. This document outlines

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Price Spike at Gas Stations: Why Fuel Prices Are Rising and Whether There Will Be a Shortage

29.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Top News: Rapid Rise: Diesel prices rose by 10–14 UAH/liter, reaching 86.90–95.90 UAH/liter, while gasoline prices increased by 4–8 UAH/liter. Surprise and Frenzy: Wholesale diesel prices exceeded retail prices, prompting

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The U.S. Senate approved a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran

28.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced on Tuesday that they had reached a compromise on an important bill that expands U.S. President Donald Trump’s authority to impose new restrictions

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How the Fuel Crisis in Russia Has Affected Rail Transport

28.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The strike carried out by the Ukrainian Defense Forces against Russian oil refineries has led to a fuel crisis that has affected industrial rail transport. Operators of spur railways have

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Fuel Prices in Ukraine: Current Situation as of July 27

27.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Diesel prices at Ukrainian gas stations rose today, but how much does fuel cost now? Photo: After a spike over the weekend, fuel prices have stabilized (infographic by RBC-Ukraine). Ukrainian

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Rising Electricity Consumption: Ukrenergo Calls for Conservation

24.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The morning in Ukraine began with new power outages in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions as a result of Russian attacks. This was reported by “Glavkom,” citing

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Extradition from Poland of a suspect in a “green” tariff fraud case

23.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

A suspect in financial fraud involving the “green” tariff, who had been extradited from Poland, has been returned to Ukraine. The man, who owns a private solar power plant, is

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Koretsky Discussed Winter Preparations and Energy Cooperation with the Lithuanian Prime Minister

21.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi held a meeting with Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, during which they discussed strategic cooperation in the energy sector. In particular, they discussed diversifying liquefied

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Kyrgyzstan has imposed an indefinite ban on the export of gasoline and diesel

14.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a decision imposing an indefinite ban on the export of oil and petroleum products abroad, including to EAEU countries such as Russia

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Restoration of Gas Supply in Vyshneve Following the Russian Federation’s Attack

12.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

In the town of Vyshneve, Kyiv Oblast, restoration work has been completed on the gas networks that were damaged as a result of Russian rocket fire on July 6. Serhiy

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The government is investing more than ₴880 million in STATCOM voltage stabilization systems

09.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

This year, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine plans to allocate more than ₴880 million in grant funds to implement innovative reactive power control systems (STATCOM) and ensure their physical

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Zelenskyy spoke about strikes on oil depots in four Russian regions

09.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the Ukrainian military carried out strikes on oil infrastructure facilities in several regions of Russia as part of the “long-range sanctions” plan. He announced

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New power outages caused by attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

08.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On the morning of July 8, Russian strikes caused new power outages in six regions of Ukraine. In addition, 10 settlements in the Khmelnytskyi region remain without power due to

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Emergency power outages have begun in the Sumy region

08.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

"Emergency power outages have occurred in Sumy and the Sumy district. We are working to restore power!" the statement reads. Utility officials have not disclosed the cause of the outages

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Oil Prices Are Rising: The Market Has Doubts About the Stability of Peace Between the U.S. and Iran

07.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On Tuesday, oil prices rose, but the increase was limited as traders sought to factor in not only the easing of tensions in the region but also rising supply and

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Drones attacked ports in the Leningrad Region and a military training ground

06.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

How many drones were shot down and where is the damage? According to preliminary information from the governor, 47 drones were shot down in the region. Later, the number of

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Fuel Prices: Gasoline Prices Remain Stable, Natural Gas Prices Are Falling

01.07.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Gasoline: Prices remained unchanged over the past 24 hours, but the price difference for A-95 reaches 5 UAH/liter. At OKKO, WOG, and SOCAR gas stations, it costs 78.90 UAH, while

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How to Stabilize the Power Grid During a Heat Wave: New Measures from Shmyhal

30.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced new directives for energy companies aimed at stabilizing the power grid during the extreme heat. According to Ukrinform, Shmyhal

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Fire at the Saks Thermal Power Plant Following a Series of Explosions: Impact on the Region

30.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Serious damage was reported following the attack on the Saks Thermal Power Plant. The main building of the thermal power plant was completely destroyed by fire; one of the fuel

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Consequences of the severe weather: power outages in 600 communities across Ukraine

30.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The severe weather that has hit Ukraine has left approximately 600 communities in eight regions without power, according to Ukrenergo, as reported by Glavkom. These include the Kyiv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr,

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Putin Acknowledges Fuel Crisis in Russia: Lines and Shortages at Gas Stations

29.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On Sunday, Vladimir Putin openly acknowledged for the first time that there are fuel supply problems in Russia, affecting both citizens and businesses. At an emergency meeting in the Kremlin,

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How the Heat Wave in Europe Affected Electricity Prices

28.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The United Kingdom is facing extraordinary costs for electricity imports, as prices have risen sixfold. The system operator spent 470 pounds per megawatt-hour, whereas in June of last year the

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Fuel Shortage in Moscow: Lines and No Gasoline at Gas Stations

26.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The fuel shortage has worsened in Russia’s capital and the neighboring Moscow Region. Many gas stations are completely out of gasoline, and long lines have formed at those where it

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Emergency power outages have been implemented on the left bank of Kyiv

25.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Emergency power outages have been implemented on the left bank of Kyiv, according to DTEK. "Emergency outages have been implemented at the direction of Ukrenergo. We ask that you use

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Power is being restored in Sevastopol following a drone attack

25.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Following a recent drone attack in Sevastopol, power outages have begun. Local authorities are working to restore a stable power supply for the city’s residents. This situation is causing concern

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Russian oil exports reached a record high in 2026

24.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Russian oil exports have reached their highest level since 2026, despite growing competition in the Indian market. Bloomberg reported this, citing data from Ukrinform. According to tanker tracking data, the

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A large-scale drone attack swept across nearly 20 regions of Russia overnight

24.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On the night of June 25, Ukrainian drones carried out a massive attack across nearly 20 Russian regions, including border regions and the Moscow region. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine,

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How Fuel Prices in Ukraine Changed on June 24

24.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On June 24, the fuel market in Ukraine remained stable, although some gas stations adjusted their prices. In particular, a popular gas station chain lowered the price of diesel fuel

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The worsening weather left 160 communities without power

23.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

As of June 23, adverse weather conditions had caused power outages in 160 communities across four regions of Ukraine. This was caused by rain and strong winds, which damaged power

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How Fuel Prices Changed in Ukraine on June 23, 2026

23.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

As of June 23, 2026, Ukraine’s largest gas stations have adjusted their fuel prices. A-95 gasoline now costs an average of 75.98 UAH per liter, and diesel costs 79.61 UAH

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Russian attacks in Chernihiv region: 28 attacks per day

03.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked the Chernihiv region 28 times, damaging energy and transportation infrastructure. This was reported by Vyacheslav Chaus, head of the Chernihiv Regional

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Night drone attack: Air defense shoots down most, but there are hits

03.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

During the night, Russian forces launched 198 Shahed, "Gerbera," "Italmas," and "Parody"-type decoy drones from the Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk regions in Russia, as well as from Gvardeyskoye

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Kyiv restores electricity supply to 110,000 consumers after Russia’s attack

02.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

A large-scale attack damaged a DTEK production site and energy facilities in the capital. "In the Svyatoshynskyi, Obolonskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kyiv, 140,000 consumers were temporarily left without power.

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Russia restricts jet fuel exports due to Ukrainian attacks

01.06.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The Russian government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of jet fuel, which will be in effect from June 1 to November 30, 2026. This decision was made

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Sevastopol ran out of gasoline: fuel problems on the occupied peninsula

29.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Serious problems with gasoline supplies have arisen in occupied Sevastopol, leading to a shortage at gas stations operated by the TES and ATAN chains. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing

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About 350 settlements were left without electricity due to bad weather

28.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On May 28, severe weather caused power outages in several regions of Ukraine. According to Glavkom, citing the Ministry of Energy, more than 350 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad,

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Azerbaijan celebrates Independence Day: support for Ukraine continues

28.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Azerbaijan continues to provide assistance to Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction, Ambassador Seymur Mardaliyev stated during the celebration of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day in Kyiv. His remarks were reported by

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New microwave laser for drones: how China is extending UAV flight time

27.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Chinese scientists from Xi'an University, in collaboration with military engineers, have developed an innovative system capable of keeping drones airborne for extended periods. The system uses microwave radiation directed at

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Oil and gas tankers leave the Strait of Hormuz after blockade

25.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

In recent days, several tankers carrying liquefied natural gas and crude oil have left the Persian Gulf and passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid a decline in

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Oil prices fall amid hopes for a deal with Iran

06.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Brent crude futures fell by $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 per barrel, following a sharp 4% drop in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also fell by

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Zelenskyy visits Armenia to participate in European summit

03.05.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, to participate in the European Political Community summit. This was announced by the president’s spokesperson, Serhiy Nikiforov, according

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How Ukraine’s spending on the Chornobyl zone is growing: new data

30.04.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Maintaining the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is becoming increasingly costly for Ukraine. The state budget has allocated 2.66 billion hryvnias for 2025, which is 15% more than last year. This was

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How Trump’s statements raised oil prices

02.04.2026 Сучасний Вісник

On Thursday, April 2, the oil market saw a sharp rise in prices—by more than $5—following a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of renewed attacks on

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The state will provide assistance to more than 14 thousand power engineers

02.04.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The Ukrainian government has allocated 281.3 million hryvnias from the state budget’s reserve fund to support emergency repair crews who restored electricity and heat following large-scale attacks by Russia. More

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Europeans urged to work from home and use cars less

01.04.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The European Commissioner stressed that the energy supply situation in Europe is “very serious,” and even if peace is restored in the near future, a return to normal life is

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Russian attacks on the infrastructure of Odesa region: consequences and reaction

29.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Last night, the enemy once again launched insidious attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region. According to Kipper, an energy facility was damaged. One of the

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Thailand signs agreement with Iran on transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

28.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

At a press conference, Charnvirakul announced the conclusion of an agreement regarding the safe passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic decision takes on particular

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The National Bank of Ukraine revises inflation forecasts due to external threats

26.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The National Bank of Ukraine has been forced to revise its economic forecasts due to rising external risks and problems in the energy sector. According to Volodymyr Lepushynskyi, deputy head

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Chernihiv region faces most difficult situation with electricity after attacks

25.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

As of the morning of March 25, power outages have been reported in several regions of Ukraine due to Russian attacks, according to a Facebook post by the National Energy

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Diesel fuel is rising in price again: a review of prices at popular gas stations

23.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

Over the weekend, diesel prices rose significantly, particularly at chains such as OKKO, WOG, and SOCAR. The price of standard and premium diesel rose by 2–3 hryvnias, reaching 89.99 hryvnias

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New blackouts in Ukraine due to attacks on energy sector

23.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

As a result of attacks on energy infrastructure, new power outages have occurred in five regions of Ukraine. These incidents were caused by drone attacks and artillery shelling in frontline

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The European Commission calls on the EU to increase gas reserves: what’s behind it

21.03.202621.03.2026 Сучасний Вісник

The European Commission has urged EU countries not to delay filling their underground gas storage facilities. Any delay could lead to fierce competition for resources and abnormal price hikes as

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