Zelensky: Due to Russian attacks, gas shortages come to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky painted a dramatic picture of the Ukrainian energy situation on Monday. According to him, the country’s gas infrastructure has suffered severe damage due to Russian attacks, and as winter approaches, the situation is becoming more and more worrying as half of the required amount of gas is missing. The president said that the country’s gas infrastructure had suffered significant damage due to the targeted attacks of the Russian army.
Some of the storage and production facilities are completely destroyed In the Russian attackswhich puts Ukrainian leadership ahead of serious challenges. “We have lost certain capacities that we are now trying to recover gradually” Said Zelensky, who said the severity of the situation would require immediate action.
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The Ukrainian government has already secured part of this year’s gas requirement, but only about half of the total amount is still available. The president stressed that they were working with the Minister of Energy, but the situation is extremely complicated. “If we fail to restore everything, if we cannot fully secure the gas supply of the population, we must find alternative solutions« He added.
THE Pravda According to him, the replacement of Ukrainian gas supplies could cost up to one billion euros, which is a huge burden on the country. Zelensky is currently negotiating with the Prime Minister of Norway, as the Scandinavian country is one of the largest gas exporters in Europe.
As winter approaches, gas supply has become key in Ukraine. The population of the country is already facing serious difficulties due to the war, and a possible gas shortage can further exacerbate the situation.
