Extending the VAT threshold to the simplified system means that 2026 should be used by the state for systematic explanatory work with businesses and parallel improvement of VAT administration. Without clear rules, simple procedures and a reduction in administrative disruptions, such a change will not fulfil its logic and will not be perceived as fair […]
MONITORING OF PERMITTING ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN THE REGULATION OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES On December 22, 2025, the Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine held a meeting; In December, the Ukrainian Geological Survey held three oil and gas auctions. Winning bids were received for 3 subsoil plots totaling UAH […]
December 22-January 4 On the nights of December 23 and 27, Russia carried out two massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy system, using a total of 1,154 strike UAVs and 78 missiles of various types. The first attack was directed mainly at the western regions, while the second at Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The Ministry […]
Summary The Energy Transparency Index has been developed to assess the actual state of information availability and quality in Ukraine’s energy sector, conduct a multidimensional analysis of transparency, identify gaps, track progress, and prepare targeted recommendations aimed at improving the transparency of Ukraine’s energy sector in line with best global practices. Consumers are the primary […]
December 15-21 A working group under the Ministry of Energy, with the participation of relevant authorities and energy companies, reviewed the lists of critically important facilities with guaranteed electricity supply in 16 regions with the aim of shortening them and redistributing capacity in favor of household consumers. As a result of the optimization, according to […]
Since the full-scale invasion, the role of international financial institutions (IFIs) shifted from developmental finance toward emergency response and resilience. They provided financial resources, policy advice, and technical assistance. While Ukraine also receives important support from other IFIs this section focuses on four key institutions – the World Bank Group (WBG), EBRD, EIB, and KfW […]
December 8-14 On the night of December 13, another massive strike was launched against Ukraine’s energy system. The enemy used 465 strike UAVs and 30 missiles of various types, of which 417 drones and 13 missiles (87% of targets) were destroyed. More than 1,000,000 consumers were left without electricity, with the Odesa region being the most […]
MONITORING OF PERMITTING ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN THE REGULATION OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES Issue topic: Legislative initiatives in the field of subsoil use; The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has prepared a draft order “On Approval of the Form of the Operator’s Report on Compliance with the Conditions of the Integrated Environmental Permit […]
December 1-7 On the night of December 6, another massive strike was launched against Ukraine’s energy system, specifically against power generation, distribution, and transmission facilities. In total, the enemy used 653 strike UAVs and 51 missiles of various types. For the first time since the start of the war, Ukraine is introducing monthly auctions for […]
November 24-30 During the week, Russia carried out two massive attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure (on November 25 and 29), during which a total of 1,060 UAVs and 58 missiles of various types were used. As of November 27, more than 13 million Ukrainians had applied for one-time assistance in the amount of UAH 1,000 […]
WINTER OUTLOOK 2025. Gas GAS BALANCE Natural gas supply in Ukraine during the 2025-2026 heating season is taking place under unprecedented challenges caused by systematic attacks on gas infrastructure and the need to compensate for lost production capacity through intensified imports. Gross gas consumption in 2024 amounted to 21.93 bcm, which is 2.47% more than […]
November 17-23 On the night of November 19, Russia launched another massive strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: 476 strike UAVs and 48 missiles of various types were used, air defense forces shot down 442 drones and 41 missiles. As a result of the attack, the Khmelnytsky, Rivne, and Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear power plants lost connection to some high–voltage power lines, […]