I’ve just held a meeting of the Staff – focused on the energy sector. On what is really happening across the regions, communities, and energy f…

I’ve just held a meeting of the Staff – focused on the energy sector. On what is really happening across the regions, communities, and energy facilities. On the situation in cities from Slavutych to Zaporizhzhia. Also, the Chernihiv region, Sumy region, Kharkiv and the region, Donetsk region, Dnipro region. Also the Poltava region, Zaporizhzhia region, central Ukraine, our western regions, the regions in the South. Separate attention was given to the challenges in Mykolaiv and Odesa. There were also reports on the deployment of additional air defense capabilities – a comprehensive protection – delivered by military commanders, as well as a detailed discussion on the protection of energy facilities and specific communities. Additional resources are needed to ensure an adequate response to every challenge. We resolved these issues and fulfilled all requests from the heads of the Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions first of all – requests for financial and other assistance.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and other government officials visited Shostka in the Sumy region – where the situation is particularly difficult – as well as other cities in the eastern regions, and reported on the decisions made to support the people. Government officials will be present across the regions. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba reported on the inspection conducted in Odesa. There were also reports from the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, and the heads of Naftogaz and Ukrenergo. I gave clear instructions on electricity – on generation facilities and additional winter equipment. We are increasing our stocks of equipment.

There are also clear instructions on gas – we are discussing this with our partners. The Dutch Prime Minister has already expressed readiness to help and support us – I spoke with him about it today. Norway is also ready – I am very grateful to the partners. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry will gather ambassadors from countries that can help.

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