British News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received information on the latest situation in regions affected by difficulties in the country’s energy infrastructure and harsh winter conditions.

Drawing particular attention to the situation in the capital Kyiv, Zelensky said: “I held a coordination meeting on regions where the energy situation is the most challenging. Kyiv drew the greatest attention. The situation there is extremely difficult. More than 1,200 apartment buildings in the city still have no heating. The indicated timelines cannot be considered satisfactory; we must act faster.”

Stating that he had given instructions to protect social infrastructure, Zelensky said: “I instructed that all reports be reviewed to ensure that Kyiv’s social infrastructure, schools, and aid points function effectively for the public. The Minister of Internal Affairs provided information on heating points, hot meals, and mobile communication services.”

Emphasizing that financial and technical resources must be urgently mobilized, Zelensky concluded: “I instructed the Prime Minister of Ukraine, together with the Minister of Finance, to analyze the possibility of urgently securing everything that is truly needed right now for alternative electricity generation and heat supply, including in Kyiv. The Minister of Energy of Ukraine is in constant contact with our partners and local authorities.”