Ukraine: “energy island” launched in Mykolaiv

An “energy island” has been launched in Mykolaiv, enabling the city to supply 65% of its critical infrastructure with electricity during blackouts, the Head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitalii Kim has announced. “The “energy island”, which provides electricity to social and critical infrastructure from alternative sources (cogeneration units, solar power plants), is now…

Ukraine: Yulia Svyrydenko welcomes Norway’s decision to provide $200 million in budget support

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko welcomed a decision of Norway to provide $200 million in budget support for Ukraine through the World Bank’s PEACE project. “We are sincerely grateful for this timely contribution towards Ukraine’s macro-financial stability and the uninterrupted functioning of essential public services, and effort reflecting Norway’s principled leadership and steadfast…