Russia’s energy war goes international: Ukraine blackout cascades into neighboring country
The technical explanation is alarming.
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PM Svyrydenko says Ukraine’s energy system faced toughest week since 2022 blackout
Ukraine restored electricity to 60% of consumers by week's end after combined Russian attacks on 20 and 23 January knocked out 85% of the national grid simultaneously, Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said
Ukraine’s air defense just got turbo boost from Norway
With new missiles deployed, Kyiv now has sharper tools to intercept threats aimed at its power infrastructure.
Iran regime collapse would crash oil prices, weaken Russia’s war funding — analyst explains double blow to Moscow
Meanwhile, Russia's alliance network and war economy both shrinking.
Zelenskyy turns to Shmyhal for energy job others wouldn’t take
At least three candidates refused. Shmyhal initially said no too. Until he didn’t.
Japan unlocks €47.7 million for Ukrainian demining and energy restoration
Japan has unlocked €47.7 million for Ukraine to finance demining operations, energy sector repairs, and water supply system restoration, with Tokyo's parliament approving budget for a fifth phase of emergency assistance.
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid follow systematic pattern, analysis shows (MAPS)
Texty analysis reveals coordinated strikes on substations, power plants, and gas facilities over three months.
“We will test them in real war”: Zelenskyy secures unique long-range detection radars during his visit to Spain
Ukraine has also received 40 IRIS-T missiles from Spain as Russia targets civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine’s defenses swat down 139 of 176 Russian drones in fresh assault on power grid
Russia launched drones from six directions, hitting energy sites and homes as new waves remained airborne at dawn.
$100M stolen from Ukraine’s nuclear proves the choice: Soviet monopolies Moscow corrupts, or green systems it can’t
Four nuclear sites = four corruption choke points. 1,000 solar farms = impossible to capture
Ukraine’s $100M Energoatom scandal deepens as five detained, two ministers out
Western allies scrutinize Kyiv's response as investigation raises questions about Russian penetration and institutional integrity.
Ukraine’s top anti-corruption agency raids shadow managers who controlled country’s only nuclear operator through kickback scheme
Investigators discovered systematic corruption at Energoatom during 15-month probe, with external actors demanding 10-15% kickbacks from contractors.
Changed Russian energy attack tactics complicate Ukraine’s blackout recovery – Energy Ministry
New dual-target attacks on both power generation sites and transmission networks slow restoration after 8 November attack forces nationwide rolling blackouts.
Ukraine forms new international coalition under Russian fire
Integrated with the European grid, Ukraine can import electricity while the coalition coordinates funding, equipment, and technical support to keep homes and industries running.
Syrskyi discusses aid packages with NATO chief in Europe as Russia’s terror campaign intesifies
The US reportedly handed Grynkewich authority to approve Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia.
Chernihiv remains powerless as more Russian strikes deepen energy crisis
Large parts of Chernihiv have been without electricity throughout October due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, with city officials unable to predict when power will be restored as repair crews work under ongoing Russian drone activity.
Rolling blackouts return to Ukraine as Russia renews winter energy targeting campaign
Rolling outages and power limits hit regions nationwide as Ukraine’s energy system faces continued Russian strikes.
$2.8 billion emergency plan tests Ukraine’s winter resilience
The country now depends on imports to meet a 1 November storage target that is only enough for a mild winter.
US-Russia energy deals floated as incentives for Ukraine peace talks: Reuters
Exxon return and LNG equipment sales offered as incentives for Russia agreeing to a peace deal with Ukraine.
London also slashes price cap on Russian oil to $47.60 per barrel after EU’s sanctions adoption
Western allies have escalated economic pressure on Russia by dropping the crude oil price cap.