With infrastructure in ruins and winter ahead, Ukraine finds gas power where Russia once ruled
The Trans-Balkan corridor becomes Kyiv’s newest artery in the war for energy survival.
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As Trump threatens sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, India prepares to switch suppliers to avoid fallout
India eyes alternatives in Guyana, Brazil, and Canada.
Polish PM Tusk: Counting on Russian energy supplies during war is “grave sin”
Meanwhile, Polish company Orlen cuts ties with Moscow, joining the fight for Europe’s energy freedom.
Ukraine’s war is just beginning, next battlefield will be invisible
Nuclear weapons won’t decide the wars of tomorrow.
Ukraine warns of Europe-wide nuclear disaster as Russia plans to reconnect Zaporizhzhia plant
The largest nuclear power plant in Europe, Zaporizhzhia, remains in cold shutdown and powered by Ukraine’s own grid, with no spare parts or qualified personnel available to maintain it. Yet, Russia is reportedly building power lines to forcibly reconnect the station, raising fears of a nuclear crisis across the continent.
Lithuania promises to disconnect Baltic States from Russian power grid by 8 February, switching to EU supplies
Lithuania implements enhanced security measures at facilities linking the Baltic nations to Poland, including anti-drone systems and specialized weaponry.
Ukraine maintains power grid integrity despite Russian attacks in 2024, PM says
Kyiv "attracted over 1 billion euros in contributions from partners to the Ukrainian Energy Support Fund" to restore the power facilities.
Italy commits 13 million euros to Ukraine’s energy support fund
The fund is aimed at helping Ukraine restore and maintain its energy infrastructure amid continued Russian attacks.
Bulgaria promises aid to Moldova after Russian gas supply halt
The energy minister stated that Sofia is ready to provide Moldova with access to both LNG and pipeline gas.
Poland stands ready for Ukraine power backup if Slovakia cuts supply, Bloomberg sources say
Slovakia's Russian oil imports via Ukraine's Druzhba pipeline may face potential suspension if Bratislava cuts electricity supplies to Kyiv.
Ukraine MFA answers Fico’s power cut threats: Slovak PM sides with Russia
Ukraine pays Slovakia for the supplies, which are necessitated by Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure, the ministry said.
Slovak PM Fico blackmails Ukraine with power cuts over Russian gas transit ban
After Ukraine's transit ban, the pro-Russian Slovak PM has earlier visited Russian President Putin, trying to secure gas supplies.
Hungary in talks with Gazprom for additional gas supplies in 2025
Hungarian FM Szijjártó revealed the ongoing talks with Gazprom and threatened to veto EU sanctions if its Russian oil exemption is revoked.
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.
US lawmakers push for expedited LNG exports to Ukraine and Central Europe
To bolster energy security in Europe, a group of Democratic lawmakers has called on President Biden to expedite approvals for liquefied natural gas exports.
Ukraine plans construction of four new nuclear reactors to replace lost capacity
Preparatory work is scheduled for the summer of 2024.
Ukraine’s state company opened 58 new gas wells in 2023, making Ukraine independent from gas imports
New gas wells have a total average daily output of 5.3 million cubic meters of natural gas. Ukraine's Naftogaz company says Ukraine will pass the 2023-2024 winter without imported gas for the first time ever.
Over 40 European energy firms turn to Ukrainian facilities to store gas for winter
The companies transport their gas to Ukraine amid almost full European facilities and competitive prices.
Ukraine warns of possible energy facility attacks amid decreased rocket activity
Reduced summer rocket strikes suggest potential Russian missile accumulation for energy facility attacks, although massive attacks like those last year are less likely
UK and France will train Ukrainian marines to “help Ukraine win this war”
The French leader says his country wants to work together with Britain in order "to develop an common…