The decision comes after three days of court sessions where the supervisory board’s independent members went up against the CEO, Vitaliy Zaichenko, and the Energy Ministry, Ukrenergo’s main shareholder.
Russian President Vladimir Putin framed this potential move a "mirror response," claiming that Ukraine has been carrying out attacks near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) which has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. He didn't provide any evidence to support his claims.
According to Bloomberg, the clash between the two leaders erupted on Oct. 1 during talks on the EU's strategy to defend itself against the Russian threat and support for Ukraine.
Tomasz Siemoniak, the minister coordinator for Polish intelligence services, called the case "extremely serious," saying it requires a thorough investigation.
Ukraine has brought back home 185 soldiers and 20 civilians held in Russian captivity in the latest exchange with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Oct. 2.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's remarks come just days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington is considering Kyiv's request for Tomahawks.
The move aims to reduce the state's share in the banking sector and replenish the national budget.
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Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
