Ukraine: Government passes decision aimed at curbing rise in electricity transmission tariffs

The Government has passed a decision aimed at curbing the rise in electricity transmission tariffs, which are a significant component of the cost of electricity for the consumers. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced during the session. “We have changed the mechanism by which Ukrenergo can purchase electricity to cover technological losses. Now the operator will…

Ukraine: Defence Minister discusses development of defence cooperation with Slovenian counterpart

Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Denys Shmyhal, held a meeting in Kyiv with Slovenia’s Defence Minister, Borut Sajovic. The Minister of Defence of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Slovenia for its support across all key areas, including its participation in the PURL initiative. “This is a truly important initiative to strengthen our capabilities, above all in air defence.…

Ukraine: Energy Ministry and EU discuss further steps in aligning energy legislation

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olha Yukhymchuk took part in the meeting of Cluster 3 of the Subcommittee on Economic and Other Sectoral Cooperation of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee. The meeting addressed issues of aligning Ukraine’s energy legislation with the EU legal framework, covering supply security, internal market reforms, renewable energy, energy efficiency, nuclear…