Shmyhal discusses with G7 ambassadors strengthening of air defense and protection of Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Shmyhal discusses with G7 ambassadors strengthening of air defense and protection of Ukraine's energy infrastructure

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Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the G7 ambassadors the urgent need to increase air defense systems to protect lives and critical infrastructure from Russian shelling.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with the ambassadors of the G7 countries. This was reported by UNN with reference to a statement by the government spokesperson on the Telegram channel.

Details

Ukraine needs more air defense systems. This is a priority need to protect people's lives and critical infrastructure. This was emphasized during a meeting with the ambassadors of the G7 countries

- Shmygal said. 

He emphasized that Russia does not stop shelling civilian and energy infrastructure.  According to him, Kyiv needs help with equipment.

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We are also working to strengthen the protection of critical facilities and decentralize the energy system. We coordinated our needs with the ambassadors. We discussed system solutions for Kharkiv

- said the Prime Minister of Ukraine. 

Addendum

In addition, during the meeting, the parties discussed Ukrenergo's appeal to ENTSO-E to increase the possibility of electricity imports up to 2.2 GW.

Recall

The EU has sent 167 power generators to Ukraine after Russian attacks severely damaged the country's energy infrastructure.