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US military aid to Ukraine continues despite Trump’s 90-day foreign assistance freeze

While Trump orders 90-day review of US foreign assistance, Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine's military aid remains intact but humanitarian programs face temporary restrictions.

byOlena Mukhina

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Slovakia to maintain vital power supply to Ukraine despite PM Fico claims

Private energy traders and EU regulations ensure continued power flow to Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

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German FM: Russia’s energy strikes prove goal of total Ukrainian destruction

As Russia intensifies strikes against Ukraine's power grid, Germany's top diplomat warns that temporary peace deals won't stop Putin's broader campaign to destroy Ukrainian statehood.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine receives first LNG shipment from US amid shift from Russian gas

As Russian attacks leave half a million Ukrainians without electricity and heating, the US sells its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Ukraine through Greece, days before the expiration of a Russian gas transit to Europe.

byVira Kravchuk

Blackout in Kharkiv after a Russian attack.

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Ukraine to face several years of power outages following Russian strikes on infrastructure, energy expert says

Ukraine's energy system faces 2-3 years of power restrictions due to Russian attacks, with cold weather particularly challenging for the damaged power grid, expert warns.

byOlena Mukhina

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UK announces new sanctions against Russia and £35 million of emergency support for Ukraine

The sanctions and aid package comes as millions of Ukrainians require humanitarian assistance, with recent Russian missile strikes leaving people without power during harsh winter conditions.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Energoatom unveils plans to build small nuclear reactors across Ukraine amid Russian attacks

The initiative aims to decentralize power generation while addressing the challenges of wartime resilience.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia resorts to cyberattacks on Ukraine’s energy system before conducting massive shelling

Russian cyber operations against power infrastructure have become reliable indicators of impending missile strikes, with digital attacks consistently preceding physical bombardments by 48 hours.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Norway and Germany allocate $ 2.1 million to support energy resilience of small businesses in Ukraine

A new grant program offers Ukrainian entrepreneurs over $21,000 for energy equipment investments.

byMaria Tril

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US, EU to send $112 million aid to Ukrainian top energy company after Russian attacks destroy 90% of its generating capacity

The US has already sent bucket trucks, pickups, transformers, and electrical cables to DTEK.

byOlena Mukhina

Fires on a combined heat and power plant in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes. Illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Reuters: Russia’s weekend strikes badly hit Ukraine’s biggest private power producer

As winter descends on Ukraine with the first snow blanketing Kyiv, Russia has intensified its assault on the country's power infrastructure.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Russia targets Ukraine’s energy system with over 1000 missiles since 2022

Since severing ties with Russian and Belarusian energy systems in 2022, Ukraine has integrated into the European ENTSO-E grid, bolstering its energy security amid the ongoing war.

byOlena Mukhina

How Ukraine could spend $300B in frozen Russian assets to win the war

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Germany completes fourth training round for Ukrainian troops on Patriot air defense systems

These systems will help Ukraine counter increasing Russian aerial assaults, which is especially significant for the country's energy facilities and civilians ahead of the winter season.

byOlena Mukhina

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Estonian PM: EU must help Ukraine to survive upcoming winter as Russian prepares attacks on power systems

Estonia commits to providing Ukraine with long-term financial aid as the country braces for another winter of Russian attacks on its energy grid, with Prime Minister Mihal calling for Europe’s urgent support to bridge the widening gap between Ukraine’s energy supply and demand.

byOlena Mukhina

Foreign Ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries meet up with their Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Syhiba in Odesa. Photo via Maria Stenergard/X.

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Nordic-Baltic countries to provide Ukraine with joint energy package before winter

The support aims to alleviate the suffering caused by Russia’s attacks by contributing to basic needs such as heating and clean water during the cold winter months.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Energy Community: Ukrenergo certification as independent operator won’t impact winter electricity imports

In a recent letter, the Energy Community emphasized that ongoing certification efforts for "Ukrenergo" will not affect Ukraine's ability to import electricity from the EU this winter, countering previous warnings of potential disruptions.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukrainian PM Shmyhal: Ukraine needs support as it prepares for harsh winter amid Russian attacks on critical infrastructure

rime Minister Denys Shmyhal outlines Ukraine’s priorities ahead of the 2024-2025 winter, focusing on energy restoration, water supply for southern regions, and protection of key infrastructure.

byOlena Mukhina

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Putin is accountable for war, not Ukraine that fights for its freedom

In a new statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned attempts to blame Ukraine for the war instigated by Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine and Slovakia agree on East European energy hub

The new agreement, East European energy hub, focused on gas storage and nuclear cooperation.

byMaria Tril

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Russia carried out more than 1,000 strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since October 2022

Despite daily shelling from Russian forces, Ukraine pushes forward with repairs, racing to prepare its battered power system for the challenges of the coming winter.

byBenjamin Looijen