The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, reappointing Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy of Ukraine. Following his appointment, the Minister outlined the Ministry's key priorities for the period ahead.

"I am honoured to once again serve as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy," Denys Shmyhal said.

Last month, two Ukrainian energy companies in the Odesa and Chernihiv regions received critical equipment worth a total of EUR 101,832 with the support of the European Union.

This assistance will help strengthen the resilience of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, support restoration efforts, and ensure a more reliable electricity supply in the Odesa and Chernihiv regions ahead of the upcoming autumn-winter period.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has delivered the first shipment of humanitarian assistance from Spain to the Sumy region through its emergency energy assistance hubs. Under this delivery, the region will receive a total of 100 diesel generators, with the first 28 units already delivered.

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

- Power engineers continue working around the clock to restore electricity supply to affected households as quickly as possible.

Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal took part in the meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu.

The parties discussed coordination in the energy sector, preparations of the two countries' power systems for the upcoming heating season, the development and protection of energy infrastructure, as well as the further integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the European energy system.

Over the past two months, energy companies in the Kharkiv region have received equipment and materials from Poland worth more than EUR 33,000.

The assistance will be used to carry out restoration work at energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks and to ensure the stable operation of critical energy infrastructure in one of Ukraine's hardest-hit regions.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has delivered 85.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance from Sweden to the Kharkiv region through its emergency energy assistance hubs.

The assistance, provided by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), includes protective engineering structures — gabions and protective containers that will be used to strengthen the protection of energy infrastructure facilities in this frontline region.

Norway has made a new contribution of more than EUR 44.6 million (NOK 500 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing the Kingdom's total contribution to EUR 209.2 million.

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

- Power engineers continue working around the clock to restore electricity supply to affected households as quickly as possible.

- Due to adverse weather conditions, more than 50 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Ternopil, and Sumy regions remain without electricity. Repair crews are carrying out restoration work.

"Ukrainian statehood has undergone a long and challenging path of formation. Despite centuries of struggle, wars, and occupation, Ukrainians have endured and preserved their state.

On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, we pay tribute to everyone who, throughout the centuries, has defended the freedom of the Ukrainian people and fought for our independence. We also honour all those who are defending Ukraine today, as well as those on the home front who are strengthening the country's resilience.