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Yuriy Vitrenko, a prominent figure in Ukraine's energy sector, has been at the forefront of various crucial developments. As the CEO of Naftogaz Ukrainy, Vitrenko has highlighted significant challenges such as potential billion UAH losses and legal battles with Gazprom. His role intertwines with broader geopolitical issues, including advocacy for international pressure on Russia, participating in the Normandy format, and discussing energy independence via U.S. nuclear fuel. Furthermore, Vitrenko's political journey has seen hurdles, like the controversial appointment as Naftogaz chairperson and fluctuating support for his ministerial roles. Keywords: Yuriy Vitrenko, Naftogaz, Ukraine energy, Gazprom, Nord Stream 2, Ukrainian politics, international pressure, OSCE.
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OSCE Ukraine in OSCE: RF must face international pressure to stop aggression against Ukraine Russia should be subjected to comprehensive international pressure to force it to sit down at the negotiating table and stop its aggression against Ukraine. 373 6

Naftogaz ready to import coal if necessary - head of company Naftogaz ready to import coal if necessary - head of company NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy, in the event of a decrease in coal reserves, is ready to help thermal power generating companies with its import, chairman of the board Yuriy Vitrenko said in the Pravo na Vladu program on the 1+1 TV channel. 2 068 17 Economics

Naftogaz may record UAH 105B loss for Q1 2021 - Vitrenko Naftogaz may record UAH 105B loss for Q1 2021 - Vitrenko National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine is discussing a possible loss of almost UAH 105 billion for the first quarter of 2021, the company's press service has quoted CEO Yuriy Vitrenko as saying. 6 252 47 Ukrainian Politics

Completion of construction of Nord Stream 2 does not mean that pipeline will work – Naftogaz head Completion of construction of Nord Stream 2 does not mean that pipeline will work – Naftogaz head The technical completion of the construction of Nord Stream 2 does not mean that the pipeline will start working, NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy CEO Yuriy Vitrenko has said. 2 198 36 Ukrainian Politics

NACP Chairperson Novikov: Vitrenko’s Appointment As Naftogaz’s Board Chairperson Unlawful NACP Chairperson Novikov: Vitrenko’s Appointment As Naftogaz’s Board Chairperson Unlawful Chairperson of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) Oleksandr Novikov states that the appointment of Yurii Vitrenko as the board chairperson of the Naftogaz of Ukraine national joint-stock company is unlawful and asks the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to dismiss him. 10 446 62 Ukrainian Politics

Proposal to change Naftogaz board head is response to PM Proposal to change Naftogaz board head is response to PM's order to Vitrenko Acting Energy Minister of Ukraine Yuriy Vitrenko confirmed an appeal to the Cabinet of Ministers to consider the issue of changing the leadership of Naftogaz Ukrainy as a result of the Prime Minister's order to analyze the failure to fulfill the plan to increase internal gas production. 2 215 8 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine should switch to U.S. nuclear fuel instead of Russian one – Energy Minister Ukraine should switch to U.S. nuclear fuel instead of Russian one – Energy Minister Ukraine should switch to the use of nuclear fuel from the United States, replacing it with fuel from the Russian Federation, acting Energy Minister of Ukraine Yuriy Vitrenko has said. 7 322 72 Ukrainian Politics

Rada refuses to appoint Vitrenko as First Dpty PM, Energy Minister Rada refuses to appoint Vitrenko as First Dpty PM, Energy Minister The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine again did not support the appointment of Acting Energy Minister Yuriy Vitrenko as First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister. 18 514 121 Ukrainian Politics

PM re-introduces Vitrenko PM re-introduces Vitrenko's candidacy for First Dpty PM, Energy Minister to Rada, voting scheduled for 13:30 Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov instructed the profile committee to consider the proposal for the appointment of Yuriy Vitrenko as First Deputy Prime Minister, Energy Minister. 992 8 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi asks Servant of the People to support Vitrenko as deputy prime minister - MP Zelenskyi asks Servant of the People to support Vitrenko as deputy prime minister - MP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has asked Servant of the People MPs to support the appointment of Yuriy Vitrenko as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and energy minister. 1 830 20 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Ukraine's PM instructs acting head of Energy Ministry with AMCU to check prices of gas for population Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal instructed Energy Minister Yuriy Vitrenko, along with the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU), to audit the components of gas prices for household consumers (population). 7 239 75 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

No talks or deals on gas purchase between Ukraine, Russia, - Naftogaz-Ukraine CEO No talks or deals on gas purchase between Ukraine, Russia, - Naftogaz-Ukraine CEO Kyiv and Moscow currently do not negotiate or sign any agreements about the gas purchase. Naftogaz-Ukraine CEO Yuriy Vitrenko said. 3 934 152 Previously in trend: Gas War

President’s Office: Orzhel, Vitrenko could join Normandy format meeting President’s Office: Orzhel, Vitrenko could join Normandy format meeting Energy and Environmental Protection Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Orzhel and Executive Officer of Naftogaz Group Yurii Vitrenko, who are members of the Ukrainian delegation, will participate in energy discussions during the Normandy format meeting in Paris if necessary. 2 596 22 Previously in trend: Normandy summit

Naftogaz wins appeal of Gazprom on execution of SCC Naftogaz wins appeal of Gazprom on execution of SCC's decision The Naftogaz of Ukraine national joint-stock company has won an appeal under the sue of the Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom on execution of the ruling of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC; Sweden). 9 149 70 Previously in trend: Gas War

Naftogaz insists on new gas transit contract in line with European rules in company Naftogaz insists on new gas transit contract in line with European rules in company's response to Gazprom NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy insists on the need to sign a new gas transit contract meeting the European rules between Russia's Gazprom and the operator of the Ukrainian gas transmission system, Naftogaz Executive Officer Yurii Vitrenko has said. 13 537 77 Ukrainian Politics

Servant of the People names main contenders for prime minister Servant of the People names main contenders for prime minister's post The potential head of the Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada, David Arakhamia, has named probable contenders for the post of Ukraine's prime minister. 6 697 103 Ukrainian Politics

Trilateral gas talks: Naftohaz to grant Gazprom no special terms Trilateral gas talks: Naftohaz to grant Gazprom no special terms Naftohaz does not expect any tangible results from the trilateral gas talks in Brussels today, but at the same time counts on the start of "real" negotiations. 7 218 97 Previously in trend: Gas War

New York-based court upholds Naftohaz New York-based court upholds Naftohaz's claims against Gazprom, general manager says The court in New York has upheld claims Naftohaz Ukrainy national joint-stock company against Russia's Gazprom gas monopoly. 12 086 90 Previously in trend: Naftohaz against Gazprom

No settlement agreement can be reached with Gazprom on existing Stockholm Arbitration rulings, Naftohaz CCO Vitrenko says No settlement agreement can be reached with Gazprom on existing Stockholm Arbitration rulings, Naftohaz CCO Vitrenko says Commercial Director of Naftohaz Ukrainy Yurii Vitrenko said that the amicable agreement between Ukraine’s oil and gas company and Russian Gazprom can be reached only on the lawsuits recently filed to the Stockholm tribunal providing that the Russian gas monopoly makes an extra-judicial payment of over $12 billion. 15 280 56 Previously in trend: Naftohaz against Gazprom

Gazprom’s appealing against Stockholm court ruling may take up to three years, Naftohaz CCO Vitrenko says Gazprom’s appealing against Stockholm court ruling may take up to three years, Naftohaz CCO Vitrenko says Appealing the decisions of the Stockholm arbitration court made as part of the dispute between Naftohaz Ukrainy and Russian Gazprom may take three years. 17 962 87 Previously in trend: Gas War

Gazprom’s Dutch assets attached to secure $2.6B settlement, - Naftohaz Gazprom’s Dutch assets attached to secure $2.6B settlement, - Naftohaz Last week, Naftohaz, Ukraine’s national oil and gas company, filed a petition for an attachment of Gazprom’s shares in its Dutch subsidiaries and any debts owed from these subsidiaries to Gazprom. These petitions were made to secure Naftohaz's right to payment of $2.6 billion by Gazprom pursuant to the arbitration award issued in February 2018. 43 447 224 Previously in trend: Gas War

Naftohaz to seek seizure of Europe-based Gazprom assets, - Reuters Naftohaz to seek seizure of Europe-based Gazprom assets, - Reuters Deputy chief of Ukraine’s state-owned energy firm Naftohaz said Monday that the company will go to court to try to seize Gazprom’s assets in Europe after the Russian energy firm failed to make a payment ordered by an international tribunal. 17 186 55 Previously in trend: Gas War