#Energy

Zelenskyy: Diesel deal is just the first step, lifting sanctions on Russia will continue

Politics 10/17/2026, 18:49

Zelenskyy stated that the US will continue lifting sanctions against Russia, and the diesel deal was only the first step. According to him, such measures will not stop Putin or end the war.

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Chilean President Visits Bolivia for the First Time in 70 Years: Mining and Energy Agreements Signed

Politics 10/17/2026, 12:32

Chilean President José Antonio Kast made his first visit to Bolivia in 70 years on October 16, signing agreements on mining, energy, and security with Rodrigo Paz. The visit marks a step toward strengthening ties between the two countries, which have lacked diplomatic relations since 1978.

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Novak at Russian Energy Week: Moscow Ready to Stabilize Global Energy Market and Strengthen Infrastructure Protection Against UAV Attacks

Economy 10/17/2026, 10:49

Alexander Novak stated at the Russian Energy Week forum that Russia is ready to stabilize the global energy market and strengthen infrastructure protection against drone attacks.

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Trump Lifts New Sanctions Against Russia: What the Executive Order Excludes and Why the Decision Sparks Controversy

Politics 10/17/2026, 10:02

On October 16, 2026, Trump signed an executive order exempting Russia from some sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey Graham Act, citing national interests. The decision comes amid a diesel fuel deal and has drawn criticism from Kyiv and parts of Congress.

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Ahead of EU Ban on Russian LNG, Turkey Steps Up Talks with Novatek to Redirect Yamal Supplies

Economy 10/17/2026, 09:52

Ahead of the EU ban on Russian LNG, Turkey is stepping up talks with Novatek to redirect Yamal supplies to its market and explore potential winter arbitrage.

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Trump Suspends Graham's 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia a Day Before Deadline

Politics 10/17/2026, 08:09

A day before the October 18 deadline, Trump suspended the implementation of Graham's 'hellish sanctions' against Russia, utilizing the postponement provision. Bipartisan senators are already demanding the termination of the diesel deal with Putin.

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Zelenskyy Emphasizes EU Support at Brussels Summit Amid Strained US Relations

Politics 10/16/2026, 22:50

At the Brussels summit on October 16, Zelenskyy emphasized EU support and called for strengthened air defense, without mentioning strained US relations. EU leaders announced preparations for a 22nd sanctions package against Russia.

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Ukraine Accumulates About 16 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas: Winter Reserves Exceed Plan by More Than a Billion

Economy 10/16/2026, 20:17

Ukraine has accumulated about 16 bcm of gas in underground storage—more than 1 bcm above plan, according to a Razumkov Centre expert. This creates a winter reserve alongside the launch of controlled private production exports.

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Heating season 2026–2027 in Ukraine: where heat has already been turned on and where radiators will warm up later

Economy 10/16/2026, 19:13

The 2026–2027 heating season is starting in phases across Ukraine: Kyiv and several communities have supplied heat to hospitals and schools, residential buildings will be connected later, and decisions are still pending in Zaporizhzhia and Lutsk.

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"Ukrenergo": Large-scale power outages in Rivne and the region following a drone strike on the main grid

Incidents 10/16/2026, 18:41

"Ukrenergo" reported damage to the main grid following a drone strike: large-scale power outages are recorded in Rivne and the region, while engineers restore supply via backup schemes.

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Second Day of Massive Drone Attacks: Lutsk Partially Without Power and Water, City Shifts to Hybrid Education

Politics 10/16/2026, 17:54

Second day of massive drone attacks: Lutsk is partially left without power and water. The city council secretary spoke about substation restoration, hybrid education, the debunking of ammonia leak rumors, and winter readiness.

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"We have learned all the lessons": Shmyhal says Ukraine is better prepared for winter than in previous years

Politics 10/16/2026, 14:40

First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated in the Verkhovna Rada that Ukraine is better prepared for winter than in previous years due to generation protection and the delivery of over 33,000 tons of equipment from partners.

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Strikes on energy facilities in Kyiv region: parts of Kyiv and the region left without power

Incidents 10/15/2026, 22:54

Russian strikes on energy facilities in the Kyiv region caused emergency power outages in parts of Kyiv and the region. The Ministry of Energy and Ukrenergo report that repair work will begin after the air raid alert ends.

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Slovakia Resumes Intergovernmental Contacts with Russia: Media Reveals the Goal

Politics 10/15/2026, 16:17

Slovakia and Russia are resuming intergovernmental commission meetings for the first time in five years to discuss energy supplies, transit, sports, and cultural issues.

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Emergency power outages introduced in five districts of Kyiv after massive attack

Incidents 10/14/2026, 07:51

Due to a massive ballistic strike on energy facilities, emergency power outages have been introduced in five districts of Kyiv, schedules are temporarily inactive.

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How Ukrainian businesses are preparing for blackouts: D.Solutions assessment

Economy 10/13/2026, 15:44

About a third of Ukrainian businesses are systematically preparing for blackouts, while small enterprises and industrial giants face the greatest energy independence challenges.

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Trump Starts Pointing Fingers at Europe After Diesel Deal with Putin

Politics 10/12/2026, 17:46

Amid US criticism over the Russian diesel deal, Donald Trump blamed Europe for purchasing $250 billion worth of energy resources from Russia.

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Pechersk at Risk: Energy Expert Names Kyiv's Most Vulnerable Areas

Politics 10/11/2026, 10:47

Kyiv's Pechersk district has been recognized as the most vulnerable regarding utility infrastructure ahead of the heating season, said Energy Research Center Director Oleksandr Kharchenko.

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