The Constitution of Ukraine marks its 30th anniversary today.
For three decades, the Constitution has served as the foundation upon which our state has been built. It defines the values that unite us. Ukraine is a sovereign, democratic, and rule-of-law state. These are the values we defend every day.
As part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) in Gdańsk, a dedicated Energy Platform was held for the first time, serving as the leading international forum for coordinating support for Ukraine’s energy sector, preparing for the upcoming heating season, and mobilising long-term investment for the recovery and modernisation of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026) in Gdańsk.
Key outcomes include:
On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026), Naftogaz Group signed a number of agreements and memoranda with international partners aimed at supporting the development of Ukraine’s oil and gas sector. The agreements provide financing for modern equipment, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security.
Key outcomes include:
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, together with Polish Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka and European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, participated in the High-Level Energy Dialogue on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026).
The participants discussed preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period, the restoration of damaged energy facilities, strengthening the protection of Ukraine’s power system, and continued coordination with international partners.
On the sidelines of URC2026, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner. The parties discussed the next steps and areas of cooperation aimed at preparing Ukraine’s energy sector for the upcoming winter and addressing its priority needs.
Denys Shmyhal thanked UNDP for its assistance in humanitarian demining and veterans’ reintegration. He noted that the Ministry of Energy is currently developing a project to create employment opportunities in the energy sector for veterans.
On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) in Gdańsk, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal met with Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs. The parties discussed the transfer to Ukraine of equipment from decommissioned Latvian energy facilities.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and Polish Minister of Climate and Environment Miłosz Motyka addressed the Ministerial Energy Session held as part of the Energy Platform at URC2026 in Gdańsk.
During the Energy Platform held as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026), NPC Ukrenergo signed a series of agreements with international partners aimed at restoring and strengthening the resilience of Ukraine’s energy sector.
During the Energy Platform at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026), Ukrhydroenergo signed a number of agreements with international partners aimed at implementing strategic projects for the recovery and development of Ukraine’s hydropower sector.
