Naftogaz

Ukraine’s state energy company reported that Russian attacks hit Naftogaz Group facilities 13 times in a single week, targeting premises nearly 300 times since the year began. While both sides expand aerial campaigns and long-range weaponry, Ukrainian forces successfully targeted distant depots, contrasting with Russia's strikes on various urban targets like ports and hospitals, which have resulted in thousands of civilian deaths.

Ukraine's state energy company, Naftogaz Group, reported that Russia attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, targeting premises almost 300 times since the year began. The conflict involves severe military action, with Russian forces hitting urban targets and causing high civilian death tolls across Ukraine. Despite facing shortages of U.S.-made Patriot air defense interceptors, Ukraine is enhancing its firepower by developing a domestic ballistic missile and successfully targeting distant facilities in Russia.

Naftogaz Group reported that Russia struck its facilities 13 times in one week, targeting premises nearly 300 times since the beginning of the year. Ukrainian officials warned that Moscow is “weaponizing winter,” hoping to deny light and heating during the upcoming months. The article also detailed Ukraine's increased firepower, including successfully targeting Wildberries depots far from its border.

President Volodymyr Zelensky praised new Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi’s leadership at Naftogaz and Ukrnafta as Ukraine’s new government commenced operations. Zelensky emphasized winter preparedness and accelerated collaboration with international partners as critical priorities.

Serhii Koretskyi, a business executive with experience in energy management, has been appointed as Ukraine's new prime minister amid challenges including a harsh winter and public protests. He faces the task of stabilizing the economy, protecting the energy system, and managing international aid, following his successful leadership in state-owned energy companies.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, while parliament appointed Serhii Koretskyi as the new prime minister. The move sparked demonstrations across Ukraine, with critics arguing Fedorov's battlefield achievements justified his retention.

Ukraine’s parliament approved Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, as the new prime minister during a major government reshuffle.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov, known for improving Ukraine’s military performance through technological advancements, is expected to leave his role. Zelenskyy also nominated Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, to become the new prime minister.

Protesters gathered in Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a government reshuffle. Zelenskyy nominated Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, as the new prime minister.

Parliament has received Zelensky’s nomination of Naftogaz CEO as Ukraine’s next prime minister. Zelensky described the candidate as the 'most prepared,' with lawmakers expected to vote amid a broader cabinet reshuffle.

Argent LNG and Naftogaz Group signed a memorandum of understanding to explore long-term U.S. LNG offtake, transportation, and distribution for Ukraine and parts of Europe. The partnership aims to strengthen energy security by diversifying supply sources and routes, with Argent LNG's Louisiana terminal targeting first cargo in 2030.

PM Svyrydenko was dismissed by 258 lawmakers in parliament following Zelensky’s hint at a cabinet reshuffle. A replacement is expected to be voted on Thursday, with Sergii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, as the leading candidate.

A Kazakhstan court overturned a $1.4 billion international arbitration award that had allowed Ukraine’s Naftogaz to collect from Russia’s Gazprom. The original award was issued by the Astana International Financial Centre.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed energy cooperation, including ties between Naftogaz and ORLEN, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Kyiv welcomed a €3.2 billion tranche from the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan and called for predictable financing in 2027.

Finland's National Enforcement Authority has frozen nearly €4 million in Russian funds to compensate Naftogaz. The action is part of enforcing an international arbitration ruling that ordered Russia to pay billions for expropriating Ukrainian energy assets in Crimea.

Russian forces attacked a key Naftogaz facility in the Kharkiv region using drones and missiles in a double-tap strike. The attack was part of a nationwide assault involving 729 drones and missiles, described as one of the largest in the ongoing war.

Russian forces conducted near-continuous drone and ballistic missile attacks on Naftogaz infrastructure across Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions from May 18-23, damaging critical gas facilities and injuring two employees. An Ukrnafta fuel station was destroyed, and Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskiy emphasized the civilian nature of the targeted infrastructure.

Kazakhstan's Justice Minister Erlan Sarsembayev stated that a $1.4 billion arbitration award against Gazprom by the Astana International Financial Centre court is outside the country's legal jurisdiction. The ruling involves a dispute between Naftogaz and Gazprom.

Kazakhstan will not enforce a $1.4 billion claim by Ukraine’s Naftogaz against Gazprom, despite a court recognizing a Swiss arbitration award. The decision stems from Naftogaz’s international efforts to recover assets over unpaid transit fees and wartime contract disputes.

Kazakhstan's Astana International Financial Centre Court has recognized a Swiss arbitration ruling requiring Russia's Gazprom to pay Ukraine's Naftogaz $1.4 billion for unpaid gas transit services. This marks the first foreign court enforcement of the award. Naftogaz is pursuing asset recovery across multiple jurisdictions as Gazprom continues to refuse payment.

EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso reported that Ukrainian companies Naftogaz and Ukrzaliznytsia are successfully repaying their loans despite ongoing financial challenges. The EBRD deployed a record €2.9 billion in Ukraine in 2025, demonstrating confidence in the country's private sector resilience.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of cynicism after a Russian attack on a gas facility in Ukraine's Poltava region killed five people, including three Naftogaz employees and two emergency service workers. The attack occurred while Russia was seeking a truce to stage a military parade in Moscow. Thirty-seven people were injured in the strikes.

Russian air attacks on Ukraine's Naftogaz gas facilities resulted in the deaths of three workers and two emergency service rescuers, with 37 others wounded. The incident was confirmed by Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi. The attack is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.