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Ukraine's Energy Crisis: Nuclear Plant Offline, GDP Declines

10/25/2025

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The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been off-grid for a week, relying on emergency diesel generators.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) postponed a planned key rate cut to early 2026 amid inflation and war pressures.
A business survey shows 80% of Ukrainian entrepreneurs secured alternative power sources due to blackouts from Russian strikes.
The NBU forecasts GDP growth will decline because of the war’s impact and energy shortages.

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The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been off-grid for a week, relying on emergency diesel generators.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) postponed a planned key rate cut to early 2026 amid inflation and war pressures.
A business survey shows 80% of Ukrainian entrepreneurs secured alternative power sources due to blackouts from Russian strikes.
The NBU forecasts GDP growth will decline because of the war’s impact and energy shortages.