First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal took part in the Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine.

In his address to participants, the Minister of Energy stressed that during the past winter, more than 15,000 workers from the energy sector and related critical services restored electricity supply to homes and businesses under exceptionally difficult conditions following Russian attacks.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, together with Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch, visited one of Kyiv’s energy facilities.

Denys Shmyhal showed the partners the destruction caused by Russian strikes and thanked the company for its substantial support during the winter period, which helped Ukraine’s power system withstand significant challenges.

The parties discussed preparations for the next winter season, the priority needs of Ukrainian energy companies, and opportunities for expanding cooperation.

- As a result of hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure facilities, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson and Kharkiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply.

- Power engineers are working in an enhanced mode to restore electricity supply to all consumers as quickly as possible. Restoration works are ongoing around the clock.

- Due to adverse weather conditions, more than 30 settlements in the Zhytomyr, Kyiv and Cherkasy regions remain without electricity supply. Repair crews are carrying out restoration works.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Ukraine Carlo Formosa and Director of the Energy Community Secretariat Artur Lorkowski signed an agreement on a new partner contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal on his Telegram channel.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with the renewed Supervisory Board of NPC Ukrenergo.

The parties discussed cooperation and the implementation of shared priorities, primarily related to ensuring the stable operation of Ukraine’s power system under wartime conditions.

For energy workers, it is also a reminder that even in the most difficult times, we remain true to ourselves, honour our traditions, and preserve light both in our homes and in our hearts.

After exhausting shifts, repairs under shelling, and sleepless nights, Ukrainian energy workers continue to demonstrate every day that our strength lies in our people, in mutual support, and in love for our country.

The vyshyvanka is the code of the nation. Light is what allows this code to endure.

Happy Vyshyvanka Day!

Upon the proposal of the Ministry of Energy, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced amendments to the list of critical infrastructure sectors, allowing electricity storage facilities (battery energy storage systems) to be classified as critical infrastructure. The adopted decision will contribute to enhanced protection of such facilities and strengthen the overall resilience of the energy system.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, upon the submission of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, has approved amendments to the Procedure for Conducting Electronic Auctions for the Sale of Electricity under Bilateral Agreements.

The decision was adopted in order to align the current Procedure with the provisions of the Law of Ukraine No. 4777-IX aimed at improving the functioning of energy markets, enhancing competition in the renewable electricity generation sector, and strengthening energy resilience.

- As a result of hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure facilities, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions remain temporarily without electricity supply.

- Power engineers continue to operate in an enhanced mode in order to restore electricity supply to all consumers as quickly as possible. Restoration works are ongoing around the clock.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with leaders of trade unions representing the coal industry. The parties discussed key issues currently affecting miners, as well as measures being taken by the Ministry of Energy to address them.

According to the Minister, the coal industry remains one of the most important sectors of the energy industry under conditions of full-scale war. Therefore, the Ministry maintains continuous contact and close cooperation with trade unions.