The Latest Breaking News from Denys Shmyhal

Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivable

Kremlin turning to punishment of Ukraine’s population in major cities as frontlines remain frozen

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Russia Might Try to Freeze Ukrainians This Winter: A Reported Plan Includes 1000-Weapon Assault on Power Grid

The strategy was detailed in a Russian-language document described by Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to European partners during a recent meeting in Paris.

International Business Times · Oct 2

Putin Wants Ukraine to 'Break From Exhaustion' This Winter, Energy Chief Shmyhal Warns— And He's Coming After the Water Systems: 'It is Difficult to Survive...'

Ukraine’s energy chief warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants winter attacks to exhaust Ukrainians and force Kyiv into capitulation as both sides escalate energy strikes.

Benzinga · Aug 4

Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying strikes on nuclear power system, Zelenskyy warns

Kyrylo Budanov arrives in US heading delegation for further talks on peace proposals. What we know on day 1,425

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18

Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States for talks on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge, energy minister says

Ukraine's energy minister says Russia has attacked every Ukrainian power plant since its invasion

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko charged amid anti-corruption investigation

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was charged on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption investigation for allegedly offering bribes to members of the Ukrainian parliament.

Euronews · Jan 14

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims it is Zelensky, not Putin, holding up peace deal

Bizarre claim comes after Zelensky was forced to declare a power sector state of emergency due to repeated Russian attacks

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Ukraine's defense minister warns Europe: Act now

"The Kremlin," said Denys Shmyhal, "is testing Europe and the West."

Axios · Dec 17, 2025

Army secretary set to meet with Zelenskyy to help with Ukraine peace talks, officials say

Several high-ranking Army officials, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, are in Ukraine to help with peace talks

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025