“Science beyond politics” – is this a real paradigm or a utopia invented by the scientific community? Such a question could have remained purely theoretical for a long time. However, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, strikes on civilian infrastructure, and other massive war crimes have placed it in direct ethical confrontation with reality. Science thrives […]
In order to systematize the work of communities in the field of sustainable energy supply, the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine approved the Methodology for the Development of Local Energy Plans (hereinafter – the Methodology) in implementation of the Law “On Energy Efficiency.” The Methodology was adopted on 21 December 2023. […]
February 2-8 On the nights of February 3 and 7, Russia carried out two massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy system, using a total of more than 850 strike UAVs and 110 missiles, targetingmainly power generation facilities, substations, and electrical networks, including key 750 kV substations and thermal power plants in a number of regions. Despite the destruction […]
The current IMF program is in limbo due to the failure of the parliament and the government to fulfill key commitments. There is no progress on the implementation of Prior Actions for the new program, which blocks access to USD 8.2 bn from the IMF and about EUR 90 bn from the EU. Without these […]
In today’s environment, as communities strive to strengthen energy independence, reduce expenditures, and attract external financing, the professional planning of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects has become strategically important. The effectiveness of such initiatives is determined not only by technical parameters or innovative solutions, but primarily by a community’s ability to substantiate the economic […]
January 26 – February 1 In January 2026, Russia used more than 6,000 strike drones, about 5,500 guided aerial bombs, and 158 missiles of various types against Ukraine’s energy system and critical infrastructure, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Cogeneration plants with a capacity of at least 1 GW are expected to be installed in 2026, […]
January 19 – 25 On the nights of January 20 and 24, Russia carried out its fifth and sixth massive attacks on Ukraine’s energy system since the beginning of the year, using 714 UAVs and 55 missiles. Air defense forces destroyed 93% of the targets. Significant damage to power generation and networks was recorded. Since October […]
Summary In 2022, international sanctions were imposed by the G7 members and other nations in response to Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. The legal basis for these measures was Russia’s numerous and serious violations of international law, breaches of the fundamental obligation to respect state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and mass atrocities committed in Bucha, […]
The DiXi Group think tank held its annual Ukrainian Energy Security Dialogue 2025 — the fifth discussion platform dedicated to shaping new approaches to energy security amid full-scale war, the global energy transition, intensifying hybrid threats, and growing geopolitical instability. The central question framing the event was how energy security is changing. The event was […]
January 12 – 18 On the night of January 13, Russia launched its fourth massive strike on Ukraine’s energy system since the beginning of the year, using 293 strike UAVs and 25 missiles of various types. Air defense forces destroyed 78% of the targets. Russia is considering attacking the power transmission substations that supply Ukraine’s […]
The nuclear industry has rarely appeared on sanction lists, with only a few notable exceptions, primarily in relation to nuclear weapons programs, as seen in the cases of Iran and North Korea. There are no major precedents with the broader nuclear sector becoming a direct subject of sectoral sanctions. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented by the […]
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 […]