The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved amendments to the Procedure for conducting electronic auctions for the sale of electricity under bilateral contracts.

The adopted decision grants the transmission system operator (NPC Ukrenergo) the right to participate in special auction sessions for the sale of bundled lots in order to purchase electricity to cover technological electricity losses during the period of martial law. This will enable the operator to procure electricity through special auctions at more predictable and often lower prices.

Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov held a meeting with GIZ representative and Head of the H2Diplo Project in Ukraine, Julian Weiman. The parties discussed opportunities for cooperation in advancing hydrogen projects and implementing Ukraine’s Hydrogen Strategy through 2050.

Ukraine is fulfilling its obligations under the Energy Community and is gradually aligning its legislation with EU standards. One of the key stages of this process is the implementation of the RED II/RED III Directive, which establishes modern rules for the development of renewable energy in Europe.

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization, Roman Andarak, participated in a coordination meeting of the Fund’s donors convened by the Energy Community Secretariat.

The participants reviewed the condition of Ukraine’s energy system amid ongoing large-scale Russian attacks, the urgent needs of energy companies, and mechanisms for ensuring the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure. Deputy Minister Andarak briefed partners on the sector’s current priority needs.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the second reading the Law “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026.” Among the priorities are defense, national security and resilience, social protection of citizens, and economic support.

Almost UAH 21 billion has been allocated in the budget to strengthen the country’s energy security. In particular, the expenditures include:

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK) will provide an additional EUR 100 million through the German development bank KfW to support the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure following massive Russian attacks. The funds will be transferred to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.

With this decision, Germany’s total contribution to the Fund will reach EUR 550 million by the end of 2025, making it the Fund’s largest donor.

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olha Yukhymchuk participated in the 11th meeting of Cluster 3 of the Subcommittee on Economic and Other Sectoral Cooperation of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee.

The meeting focused on the harmonisation of Ukraine’s energy legislation with the EU acquis, including issues related to security of supply, internal market reforms, renewable energy, energy efficiency, nuclear safety, and governance.

Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov paid a working visit to the Zaporizhzhia region.

Together with the leadership of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration and representatives of regional energy companies, he reviewed the condition of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, as well as the progress of restoration efforts, which continue despite ongoing enemy shelling.

The focus was also on the need for equipment to carry out emergency repair work and modernize enterprises.
 

The situation in Ukraine’s united energy system remains challenging due to ongoing Russian shelling, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Mykola Kolisnyk reported.

According to the Deputy Minister, all nine nuclear power units located in territory controlled by Ukraine are currently operating. To balance the power system and meet demand, Ukraine is also using electricity imports and, when required, emergency assistance from partner countries.

On the night of December 2–3, the enemy carried out drone strikes on the private sector of the city of Ternivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. After the first explosion, the men rushed to help the victims, but during a subsequent strike they received fatal injuries.

Among the deceased is 43-year-old Vitaliy Korotich, a miner at the longwall of Ternivske Mine Administration, who had 23 years of experience. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.