Zelenskyy held a meeting on the state of the power system after the Russian strikes: several closed decisions were made
Kyiv • UNN
President Zelenskyy held a meeting dedicated exclusively to resolving the energy crisis caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, making closed-door decisions to restore electricity, water, and heat supply, and prioritizing air defense systems from partners.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers - the only topic is energy. During the meeting, several closed decisions were made, UNN reports.
"Bet. The only topic today is energy. All reports are devoted to the liquidation of the consequences of the Russian criminal shelling. Kharkiv and the region, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Khmelnytskyi and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Poltava, Odesa, Vinnytsia, Frankivsk and all affected cities and communities," Zelensky said.
The President listened to reports on the progress of restoration works, connection of houses to electricity, water and heat. Providing people with temporary housing and all necessary assistance.
CEOs of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi and Naftogaz Oleksiy Chernyshov reported on the state of the power grid and priority steps to strengthen and further protect it, while Chief of the Army Oleksandr Syrskyi and Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on the work of air defense during these two difficult days.
"The meeting made several closed decisions. But only the decision of our partners to provide a sufficient number of modern air defense systems can truly protect Ukraine. We are working in this direction every day," Zelenskyy summarized.
